Silver Tests Its 200-Day Moving Average for the First Time in a Year

The coming sessions may therefore define silver's medium-term direction. Holding above the 200-day moving average would reinforce the longer-term bullish structure, whilst a sustained move below it would signal that sellers have regained control and could open the door to a deeper correction.

US Yields Rise Despite Buybacks; Eyes on ECB Hike

Tensions escalated as the U.S. and Iran engaged in the largest maritime exchange in six months near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $100/bbl. U.S. equities remained under pressure, Treasury yields rose even after the Treasury tripled long‑term bond buybacks, and a softer dollar supported gold.

ATFX | 6h 17min ago

Silver Holds Above $66 as Rate Outlook Limits Recovery

Silver remains caught between tighter monetary policy expectations and continued demand for inflation protection as traders assess the next market catalyst.

VT Markets | 2 days ago

Yen Hits 6-Month High, Volatility Returns After North American Holiday.

US markets were closed yesterday for a bank holiday, limiting overall market activity. The US dollar weakened as the Japanese yen surged, while crude oil extended gains amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran warned it could target energy infrastructure across the region if the US launches further attacks on Iranian assets.

ATFX | 2 days ago

US Payrolls Hit 5-Month High as Markets Await CPI This Week.

U.S. and Canadian markets are closed for the holidays. With investors digesting nonfarm data and Middle East tensions high, traders should watch for unusual price swings amid low liquidity. Eurozone Q2 GDP is expected to be 0.4%, which could affect Thursday’s ECB meeting.

ATFX | 3 days ago

Fed Remarks Dampen Rate Hike Hopes Ahead of NFP Release

The U.S. August Nonfarm Payrolls report will be released tonight, the last major employment report before the Fed’s September meeting. Markets expect payrolls to rise by 58,000 (previous: -23,000), unemployment to remain at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings to increase 0.3% m/m (previous: 0.1%). The data could significantly impact rate expectations and market volatility.

ATFX | 6 days ago

Global Bond Selloff, Eyes on Central Banks & US ADP

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada announce rate decisions in succession. This morning, the RBNZ raised rates by 25 basis points as expected; the BoC continues to balance slowing domestic growth against inflation pressures, with rates expected to remain unchanged. US ADP employment data (forecast 48K, previous 44K) will serve as a preview for Friday’s official Nonfarm Payrolls.

ATFX | 8 days ago

Markets Brace for US Jobs Data as Fed and Geopolitical Risks Drive Volatility | 31st August, 2026

Global markets opened cautiously as hawkish Fed expectations and renewed US-Iran tensions drove volatility. Gold and Silver weakened as September rate-hike bets increased, while higher oil prices supported CAD. The US Dollar consolidated as markets shifted focus to Friday’s NFP report, which could reshape the Fed’s policy outlook.

Moneta Markets | 10 days ago

Fed Chair Speech to Set Tone for September Interest Rates Hinges

Today’s focus: Fed Chair Warsh’s speech will be pivotal in shaping market expectations for September and year‑end rate policy and will be a key factor in determining the direction of financial markets as August closes.

ATFX | 13 days ago

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