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GBP/USD remains weak after sliding to its lowest level since June 29, with dollar strength and geopolitical risk weighing on sterling. Traders are watching US confidence, GDP, housing, jobs data and Federal Reserve commentary for the next directional cue.

Crypto markets rallied after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase since July 2023, with bitcoin edging higher and zcash surging to a record high. The move has revived risk appetite, but market participants are watching whether bitcoin’s rebound repeats a short-lived 2022 relief rally before deeper losses.

Bitcoin is again trading about 40% below a major peak as the Federal Reserve restarts rate increases with a 25 basis point move. The comparison with 2022 has traders debating whether a short relief rally could precede deeper pressure if tightening continues.

Nasdaq futures came under heavy premarket pressure as concerns over the pace of artificial intelligence development weighed on Nvidia, memory stocks, chip equipment makers and hyperscalers. Crude oil above $100 added a separate layer of inflation and rate concern ahead of the Fed meeting, but the selling pressure remained centered on the AI trade.

Bitcoin remained under pressure after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the United States Senate, adding to risk-off sentiment across digital assets. Technical traders are watching the 70,000 area after BTC/USD slipped below 76,000 and key momentum indicators continued to weaken.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.856% as long-term borrowing costs continued to climb despite a $6 billion Treasury buyback operation. Debt concerns, WTI crude near $97 and currency intervention dynamics around the yen are adding pressure across global markets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin remains in consolidation after its latest rally stalled, with BTC/USD trading at 79,205 while technical signals point to a possible retest of 70,000. Strong ETF accumulation and corporate demand continue to support the broader bullish case, but oil-driven inflation risks and Federal Reserve uncertainty are weighing on sentiment.

Gold edged higher Wednesday after buyers defended a key long-term retracement zone, but the broader setup remains fragile. With Treasury yields near 4.8%, the dollar firm and payrolls ahead, XAU/USD still faces a difficult path unless buyers reclaim $4,319.60.

AUD/USD has slipped for a second consecutive day, touching 0.7140 even after Australia reported stronger than expected second quarter growth. Market attention now turns to rising bond yields, geopolitical risk, oil prices and whether the pair can hold its ascending channel support.

Nasdaq 100 futures advanced in Monday’s pre-market trade after weak payrolls reduced expectations for a September Fed hike and gave growth stocks fresh support. Traders are now watching CPI, WTI crude above $79, and key futures levels to judge whether the rally can extend or stall.

Gold stabilized Friday after a sharp selloff, helped by softer crude prices and easing Treasury yields. The rebound lacked conviction as rising rate-hike expectations and a firm dollar kept XAUUSD capped ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting.

Bitcoin held near 65,702 after failing to extend this week’s push toward 67,000, with geopolitical tension and oil prices keeping risk appetite in check. Technical traders are watching 64,000 and 61,000 on the downside, while bulls continue to target 70,000 if momentum holds.

AUD/USD has rebounded from its monthly low as softer US inflation data pressured the US dollar and shifted Federal Reserve expectations. Technical traders remain cautious, with 0.7000 resistance, a bearish flag pattern, and 0.6900 downside risk shaping the near-term setup.

GBP/USD traded flat around 1.3387 on July 15 as markets weighed US inflation data, upcoming PPI figures and the policy outlook for the Federal Reserve and Bank of England. Technical traders are watching a bearish divergence on the four-hour chart, with 1.3300 emerging as the key downside level if support gives way.

EUR/USD traded flat near 1.1423 as traders weighed divided Federal Reserve minutes and awaited European Central Bank meeting details. Technical traders are watching whether a bearish flag setup can push the pair toward the year-to-date low at 1.1323 or whether resistance at 1.1473 gives way.

Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded over the past week, with ETH leading major crypto assets as traders weigh ETF flows, technical resistance and Ethereum’s updated roadmap. The move remains vulnerable to macro pressure from oil, Treasury yields, the dollar and unsettled Federal Reserve expectations.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies traded lower after renewed U.S.-Iran aerial strikes lifted crude oil and kept the dollar firm. The escalation added fresh pressure to risk assets as traders weighed inflation concerns and the possibility of higher interest rates.

EUR/USD has recovered from its June low, but technical traders continue to watch bearish continuation signals below the 50-day EMA. This week’s Federal Reserve and European Central Bank minutes may shape near-term volatility as markets reassess jobs weakness, inflation pressure, and rate expectations.

Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since early June after reports that the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end hostilities. Crude oil fell sharply as Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures moved higher.

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