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Spot gold continued its upward trend, with the intraday high reaching $3,398.55 per ounce, hitting a new weekly high. This rally was not only boosted by the lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data but also closely related to the sharp escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors' expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September have...

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International oil prices surged then pulled back. Brent crude oil futures fell 47 cents to $69.40 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 33 cents to $67.84. In the previous session, both Brent and WTI recorded over 4% gains, hitting their highest levels since early April. On Wednesday, U.S. President Trump stated that the U.S. is withdrawing...

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During the North American session, the USD/CAD exchange rate continued its downward trend and is currently trading above 1.3600, approaching the support zone at 1.3600. If the exchange rate effectively holds the 1.3600 support zone, accompanied by RSI bottom divergence and MACD death cross repair signals, there may be a short-term technical rebound. The initial...

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The USD/JPY has continued to decline, hitting a low of around 143.50 during the European session, marking a new weekly low. In terms of exchange rate dynamics, the key support level lies at 142.500, which has withstood multiple tests recently without being breached. A valid break below this level would open up further downward space, with the next support to be...

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The EUR/USD exchange rate has continued to strengthen, breaking through the psychological barrier of 1.1600 during the intraday session, marking the first time it has reached this level since November 2021. The pair surged to an intraday high of 1.1630, driven by the confluence of a persistently weakening US dollar and enhanced economic resilience in the...

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Bitcoin underwent high-level consolidation on June 11, with intraday volatility ranging from $108,800 to $110,200. It failed to effectively break through the previous high of $111,980. The 24-hour global liquidations amounted to $210 million (half of the previous day), with short positions accounting for 62%, indicating that bears still dominate short-term...

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Following the release of CPI data, gold showed strong performance. Unlike previous instances where data impacts were fleeting, gold decisively rallied, indicating that the data will continue to influence gold's short-term trend – meaning gold is likely to continue its upward movement in the short term. Technically, gold has broken out to the upside, and the...

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The market is weighing the impact of global trade tensions on the global crude oil demand outlook. After two days of intense consultations in London, the Asian giant and the U.S. have reached a framework agreement on restarting trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said after the negotiations that the framework still needs review and approval from...

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The British pound staged a technical rebound after a sharp decline on Tuesday, trading near 1.35 during the North American session. A day earlier, the exchange rate had retreated amid expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) would continue to cut rates twice within the year, triggered by weak UK labor market data. However, on Wednesday, against the backdrop of...

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hour gain stands at 4%, and the weekly increase expands to 6.7%. The total market capitalization has rebounded above $2.5 trillion. Three major positive factors have resonated: the expectation of (eased) Sino-US trade tensions, the SEC's policy shift to support on-chain innovation, and the continuous inflow of institutional capital (notably, Ethereum ETFs have...

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The gold market continues to exhibit a range-bound oscillation rhythm. During the Asian session, prices quickly dipped from the 3,302 level before rebounding to around 3,335 in the short term. This "volatile seesaw" movement is a typical feature of a ranging market—characterized by discontinuous fluctuations, repeated ups and downs, and a tug-of-war between bulls...

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As market participants await positive outcomes from negotiations between a major Asian economy and the U.S., crude oil prices edge higher modestly. During Tuesday's Asian session, Brent crude oil futures rose by $0.12 to $67.16 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude oil gained $0.13 to $65.42, briefly hitting a new high since April 4th intraday. In the previous trading...

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The USD/CAD exchange rate continues to maintain a (sideways) pattern, currently trading around 1.37. Although the US dollar is fundamentally supported by the boost from the US non-farm payroll data and the optimistic expectations of trade negotiations in major economies, the overall market sentiment remains cautious. The Canadian dollar is supported by the...

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The USD/JPY has lacked a clear direction for the second consecutive day, with a doji pattern on the daily chart highlighting investor indecision. As Sino-US representatives are currently negotiating a trade agreement, the market is temporarily reluctant to bet on a directional move. So long as prices remain within the Kumo cloud, a sideways trend is expected in...

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The EUR/USD exchange rate continues to maintain a range-bound consolidation trend, currently trading around 1.1400. The dovish statements from European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers are offset by the positive economic signals in the Eurozone, leading to a wait-and-see sentiment in the market. In the short term, the EUR/USD exchange rate is expected to remain in...

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After the opening of gold, bullish and bearish forces fiercely contended, with prices falling first and then rising. After finding support at the key level of 3293, they rose again. During the Asian session, prices broke through the early session high of 3320 and surged toward 3330. However, the rally significantly slowed down after reaching this area, exposing...

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On the daily chart of crude oil, the upper Bollinger Band is opening upward, and the 64.85 level is basically unable to hold. Once this level is broken, it will open up upward space, and the rally will just be beginning. After the breakout, the market will shift from the previous sustained oscillation to a strong unilateral trend, and the rally will at least...

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During the European session, USD/JPY continued its downward trend, falling 0.52% on the day to 144.108, technically pressured below the 50-day moving average of 144.412. Meanwhile, news that the Japanese government is considering repurchasing ultra-long-term government bonds has triggered a repricing of the Japanese government bond yield curve, significantly...