Gold outlook: Fed holds, hawks speak up

The Fed's biggest internal split since 2016 still left the rate path frustratingly unclear. Gold has been grinding between $4,000 and $4,200 for weeks, caught between rate expectations, dollar moves, and geopolitical headlines. This week, U.S.-Iran talks and Friday's nonfarm payrolls report could finally give the market something to trade.

Palantir Q2 2026 earnings preview

Palantir Technologies PLTR is set to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results Monday after the close of the US trading session, in what is shaping up to be one of the most watched events of this earnings season.

Meta faces a tough test at earnings

Markets are awaiting Meta's earnings release after the close of the U.S. trading session on July 29, with expectations that the company will deliver another strong quarter in terms of revenue and earnings. However, this earnings season among the technology giants has shown that simply beating expectations is no longer enough to push shares to new highs.

Gold outlook: jobs miss fuels the rally

Gold has snapped a seven-week losing streak, with soft nonfarm payrolls and a subtle shift in the Fed's hawkish tone igniting a recovery against a backdrop of steady central bank buying. Inflation concerns haven't gone away and rate-hike expectations remain on the table. July 14 — when CPI and Warsh's congressional testimony land on the same day — could prove to be the real turning point.

US Q2 2026 earnings: a trader's guide to risk

US earnings season is underway. Learn how professional traders approach earnings volatility, manage risk, and identify opportunities using Pepperstone's 24-hour US share CFDs and index CFDs.

Trader's week ahead: key market risks to watch

US nonfarm payrolls, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, oil prices, AI stocks, gold and the US dollar headline the key market risks traders should watch in the week ahead.

Gold outlook: why XAU/USD is under pressure

Gold breaks below key technical levels as rising US real yields, a stronger US dollar and a more hawkish Federal Reserve weigh on sentiment. Here's why XAUUSD remains vulnerable and the key levels traders are watching.

Bitcoin falls below $60k: three variables to watch

Bitcoin has broken below $60,000 for the third time this year, as a hawkish Fed pivot, pressure on Strategy's financing model, and seven consecutive weeks of ETF outflows erode bullish support one pillar at a time.

The US dollar is breaking out: a new bull market?

The US dollar has surged to its highest level since May 2025 following a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting under Chair Kevin Walsh. Explore what is driving the move, the key levels to watch, and the implications for FX, gold, equities and emerging markets.

Razor Gold vs standard gold trading: which suits your strategy?

SpaceX IPO: What Traders Need to Know About the SPCX Listing

Why SpaceX Could Become the ‘Perfect’ Trading Stock

The SpaceX IPO is already shaping up as one of the biggest market events in years. Financial media, investors and traders are all focused on one question: how will SpaceX trade once it officially lists on the expected date of 12 June?