Global markets remained cautious ahead of the latest U.S. inflation report as renewed U.S.–Iran tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept energy markets on edge.
Higher oil prices reinforced inflation concerns and supported the U.S. dollar, weighing on major currencies and precious metals. Investors are also looking to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony for fresh signals on the outlook for interest rates.
| Time | Cur. | Event | Forecast | Previous |
| 12:30 | USD | CPI (MoM) (Jun) | -0.1% | 0.5% |
| 12:30 | USD | Core CPI (MoM) (Jun) | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| 12:30 | USD | CPI (YoY) (Jun) | 3.8% | 4.2% |
The EUR/USD pair hovered near 1.1385, pressured by Strait of Hormuz disruptions following fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and safe-haven dollar demand from climbing oil prices. Markets await the upcoming U.S. CPI report, with core inflation projected at 2.9%, while evaluating hawkish ECB rhetoric following Yannis Stournaras's cautious warnings. Technical indicators remain bearish, keeping the 1.1324 support level vulnerable while capping upside near 1.1450.
The first resistance is positioned at 1.1420 while the support starts from 1.1360.
| R1: 1.1420 | S1: 1.1360 |
| R2: 1.1465 | S2: 1.1330 |
| R3: 1.1500 | S3: 1.1300 |
Gold consolidated near $4,000 on Tuesday, stabilizing after a 3% drop. Pressures mounted after President Trump reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian vessels and proposed a 20% transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking inflation fears. Ongoing geopolitical frictions and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming testimony keep markets tense, with a September rate hike probability hovering at 51%.
First resistance is seen at $4080, with initial support near $3950.
| R1: 4080 | S1: 3950 |
| R2: 4140 | S2: 3900 |
| R3: 4200 | S3: 3840 |
The USD/JPY pair consolidated near 162.43, sitting just below its recent multi-decade peaks. Geopolitical oil supply shocks in the Strait of Hormuz heavily pressure the import-dependent yen while lifting the dollar via safe-haven demand and tight Federal Reserve policy expectations. Meanwhile, Japan's interest rate hike to 1.00% has done little to counter deeply negative real yields.
Initial resistance stands at 162.80, while the first support is at 161.50.
| R1: 162.80 | S1: 161.50 |
| R2: 163.50 | S2: 160.70 |
| R3: 164.00 | S3: 160.00 |
The pound slipped under $1.34 as Middle East hostilities pushed crude prices higher, elevating inflation concerns and strengthening Bank of England rate-hike expectations. Domestic political shifts also loom, with Andy Burnham positioned to become Labour leader on Friday and prime minister by Monday. Despite the geopolitical and political transitions, sterling's relative resilience suggests the market has factored in the disruption.
From a technical view, resistance stands near 1.3400, with support around 1.3320.
| R1: 1.3400 | S1: 1.3320 |
| R2: 1.3440 | S2: 1.3230 |
| R3: 1.3500 | S3: 1.3180 |
Silver stayed depressed below $58 on Tuesday following a steep 4% drop. Pressures intensified after Donald Trump reinstated a shipping blockade on Iranian ships and proposed transit fees, driving oil higher and sparking fresh inflation concerns. This escalating U.S.–Iran conflict, paired with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s impending testimony, keeps markets anxious as a September rate hike gains traction.
From a technical view, resistance stands near $58.50, while support is located around $56.00.
| R1: 58.50 | S1: 56.00 |
| R2: 60.00 | S2: 54.00 |
| R3: 61.70 | S3: 52.50 |
Fed and Iran Talks Drive Markets (3–7 August)Global markets entered August with investors reassessing the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook while renewed diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran triggered sharp moves in oil and precious metals. The dollar recovered to around 100.3 but remained under pressure after posting its worst weekly decline in three months. Meanwhile, Brent crude fell more than 4% after President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran would resume, easing immediate concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and energy-driven inflation.
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