Daily Global Market Update

The Pound rose slightly against the Dollar, while Bitcoin and Oil prices jumped. The AUD stayed flat. Crypto losses surged in Q2. US jobless claims dipped but beneficiary numbers rose. Oil futures climbed on supply disruption fears. Today's key economic releases include UK GDP, US personal income/spending, and Japan's construction/housing data.

Pound/Dollar Pair's Slight Uptick

The GBP/USD pair experienced a minor upwards correction, rising by 0.1% in the last session. The RSI is giving a negative signal, indicating potential overbought conditions.

 

 

Bitcoin's Robust Gain

The Bitcoin/USD pair surged by 1.1% in the last session. According to the CCI, we are currently in an oversold market.

 

 

Oil's Sharp Rise

The Oil/Dollar pair increased by 1.4% in the last session. The Rate of Change (ROC) indicator is showing a positive signal, suggesting upward momentum.

 

 

AUD/USD Pair's Stability

The AUD/USD pair traded sideways in the last session. The stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal, pointing to potential bullish momentum.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Crypto losses from hacks and scams more than doubled in Q2 of 2024, reaching over $572 million. US jobless claims dropped slightly last week, although the overall number of beneficiaries rose, suggesting softening labour market conditions. Oil futures climbed due to concerns over potential supply disruptions amidst geopolitical tensions.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Today's key economic releases include the UK's current account and gross domestic product, US personal income and spending, and Japan's construction orders and housing starts.

• UK's Gross Domestic Product - 0600 GMT

• US Personal Income - 1230 GMT

• US Personal Spending - 1230 GMT

• UK's Current Account - 0600 GMT

• Japan's Construction Orders - 0500 GMT

• Japan's Housing Starts - 0500 GMT

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