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UK GDP growth slows in Q2 2026; GBP/USD edges lower

UK GDP growth slowed to 0.4% in Q2 2026, revealing underlying economic resilience despite the implied deceleration.

Gold regains support as ETF demand returns and Fed hike bets ease

Gold is finding support again after a difficult stretch in which rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar pressured the market. What is changing is not a single headline, but the combination of improving investment demand, continued central-bank buying and a modest easing in U.S. inflation expectations.

Dow Jones edges lower despite easing US inflation

US headline inflation eased to 3.4% in July, lowering September rate hike expectations. Despite moderating prices, the Dow Jones dropped slightly, constrained by ongoing Middle East geopolitical risks and key technical resistance.

AUD/USD gains modestly after RBA leaves interest rates unchanged

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.35% amid persistent inflation risks. Consequently, the AUD/USD pair gained modestly, maintaining its broader bullish technical trajectory ahead of crucial upcoming US inflation data.

Brent crude rises amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East

Brent crude rebounded as Iranian officials refuted peace deal claims, focusing on controlling the Strait of Hormuz. While long-term trends remain bullish above the 200-day SMA, it is expected that geopolitics will drive future movement.

Gold climbs firmly on weak US NFP data, breaching a key technical barrier

Gold surged 2.33% to $4,399 per ounce as weak US labour market data dampened expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve monetary stance. A softer US dollar and ongoing geopolitical risks further reinforced the precious metal's safe-haven appeal.

Gold price analysis: can the breakout signal the end of the correction?

Gold is showing its strongest technical improvement in months after breaking above a descending trendline that had capped every recovery attempt since the sell-off from its record high. Buyers have also pushed the market back above an important resistance level, raising hopes that the long correction may finally be losing momentum.

Copper nears record high on robust AI infrastructure demand

Copper futures are approaching record highs, driven by surging demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure alongside severe supply disruptions. Strong technical momentum continues to support a bullish outlook, despite emerging overbought conditions.

Euro Area producer prices register first decline in four months; Euro advances

Eurozone producer prices eased to 4.6% in June as energy costs declined, lifting the euro. However, recent oil price spikes leave future European Central Bank (ECB) rate moves and technical trends uncertain.

S&P 500 reaches record high amid strong corporate earnings

The S&P 500 reached a record high of 7,736 points after climbing 1.79%, buoyed by robust corporate earnings.