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EUR/USD Exchange Rate Shows Increased Volatility


Powell's speech on Friday had a distinctly dovish tone. Expectations of an interest rate cut strengthened, which led to a sharp weakening of the dollar — on the EUR/USD chart, a bullish impulse A→B was formed.

On Monday, as often happens after an initial emotional reaction to major news, the price corrected as market participants reassessed prospects in light of the Fed Chair's softened rhetoric.

What is particularly notable is that the correction was most evident on the EUR/USD chart, where the decline B→C almost completely offset Friday's surge. This could point to underlying weakness in the euro, which seems justified when considering that the euro index EXY (the euro's performance against a basket of currencies) has risen by roughly 13% since the beginning of the year.

The EUR/USD rate reacted less strongly to the news that President Trump had decided to dismiss Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. While the media debates whether the President has the authority to remove her, traders may instead assess how EUR/USD could fluctuate following the A→B→C volatility swing.


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Nvidia (NVDA) Upcoming Earnings Report


Tomorrow after hours, Nvidia will release its quarterly report, attracting heightened attention given its position as:
→ the world's largest company (market capitalisation of around $4.39 trillion);
→ a leader in the development of AI-related industries;
→ strong stock price performance — approximately +33% year-to-date, +108% from the yearly low.

Bullish Expectations
Analysts anticipate Nvidia will report revenue of around $46 billion, more than 50% higher than the same period last year.

Investors are counting on confirmation of robust demand for Nvidia's chips from tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta, all of which continue to expand capital expenditure on data centres to power AI workloads.

Further support for NVDA's share price could come from positive news about demand for the new Blackwell chips and the resumption of sales in China following a recent agreement with the US government.

Bearish Concerns
Even strong results may fall short of "sky-high" optimistic expectations, potentially triggering profit-taking and a decline in Nvidia's (NVDA) stock price. The stock trades at a high P/E multiple (price-to-earnings ratio), making it vulnerable to any negative news or even a minor miss against forecasts.

The primary concern is that Nvidia's forward guidance might point to a slowdown in AI infrastructure spending growth by its key clients. Any hint of this could negatively affect not only Nvidia's shares but also the broader technology sector.


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What Is a San-Ku (Three Gaps) Pattern?


The intriguing and captivating San-Ku, or Three Gaps, pattern draws the curiosity of traders within financial markets. Its distinctive form and strategic placement on price charts make it a compelling subject for observation and analysis. This article aims to explore the intricacies of the San-Ku pattern, highlighting its importance and providing insights into how traders can incorporate it into their trading strategies.

What Is a Three Gaps (San-Ku) Pattern?

The San-Ku, or Three Gaps, pattern is a distinctive technical analysis formation characterised by three consecutive upward or downward price gaps. This pattern often signifies a significant shift in market sentiment and a potential trend reversal. Traders keen on spotting trend changes find the formation intriguing due to its clear visual representation on price charts.

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XTI/USD Chart Analysis: Oil Price Falls 2.8% from This Week's High


As the XTI/USD chart shows, this morning (27 August) WTI crude oil is trading around the $63 level, although on Monday it climbed above $64.70. This means the price has retreated by approximately 2.8% from this week's high.

The bearish momentum may be linked to the market's reassessment of geopolitical risks. According to Reuters, US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that:
→ he will meet with a Ukrainian delegation in New York this week;
→ the US administration is also in talks with Russia, seeking to bring the war to an end.

He also noted that Washington is striving for de-escalation in the Middle East. We could assume that market participants are pricing in the possibility that these efforts could lead to the easing of sanctions and reduce risks and restrictions in global oil trade.



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Market Analysis: Gold Prices Climb Again While WTI Crude Oil Faces Hurdles


Gold price climbed again and traded above $3,350. Crude oil is showing bearish signs and might decline below $62.80.

Important Takeaways for Gold and WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis Today

• Gold price started a steady increase from $3,310 against the US Dollar.
  
• A key bullish trend line is forming with support at $3,378 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen.
  
• Crude oil prices failed to clear the $65.00 region and started a fresh decline.
  
• There was a break below a major bullish trend line with support at $64.00 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen.
  

Gold Price Technical Analysis

On the hourly chart of Gold at FXOpen, the price found support near $3,310. The price remained in a bullish zone and started a strong increase above $3,330.

There was a decent move above the 50-hour simple moving average and $3,350. The bulls pushed the price above the $3,365 and $3,378 resistance levels. Finally, the price climbed as high as $3,395 before there was a pullback.

The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,321 swing low to the $3,395 high, and the RSI declined below 50. Initial support on the downside is near $3,378 and the 50-hour simple moving average.

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Boeing (BA) Share Price Could Reach 2025 Highs


As the Boeing (BA) stock chart indicates, the price rose by 3.5% yesterday, while the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) gained only 0.4%. Boeing's stronger performance reflects optimism driven by news (and market rumours) reported in the media suggesting that:

→ Korean Air has purchased more than 100 aircraft during the newly elected South Korean president's visit to the White House;
→ Boeing is negotiating the sale of 500 aircraft to China;
→ the Trump administration may acquire stakes in companies linked to the defence sector (Palantir, Boeing, Lockheed Martin).



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How to Trade a Break of a Trendline


Trading broken trendlines is a critical aspect of technical analysis. Understanding how to interpret and act upon the break of trendlines can make a significant difference to a trader's performance. This FXOpen article delves into the intricacies of trading broken trendlines, providing insights, strategies, and risk management techniques to help traders navigate this essential aspect of market analysis.

Understanding Trendlines

Although you know what trendlines are, let's briefly go over the subject. Trendlines are foundational tools used in technical analysis to visualise the direction of price movements. Drawing accurate trendlines involves selecting the appropriate highs and lows to connect, so they provide a clear representation of the prevailing trend. According to the established rules, there should be at least two highs/lows to draw a strong trendline. The more points you connect, the more solid the line is supposed to be.

There are trendlines in forex, stock, commodity, index, and cryptocurrency* charts. Still, it may be easier to find trendlines on charts of assets experiencing less price volatility.

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European Currencies Hold Key Levels: Market in Search of New Signals


The major European currencies held their ground near key levels on Thursday. Following Jerome Powell's dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium, the US dollar first fell sharply, then corrected higher on Monday, only to weaken again by midweek. Market reaction, however, remains uncertain: investors have yet to form a consensus on whether the dollar's decline marks the continuation of a downtrend or if the current consolidation will develop into a new upward impulse for the greenback. Against this backdrop, the EUR/USD and USD/CHF pairs have once again tested important levels but managed to rebound, maintaining a balance between supply and demand.

Market participants are now focused on the upcoming data releases from Europe and the United States. In the euro area, figures on consumer and business sentiment, inflation expectations, and business climate indices are due, which could adjust short-term forecasts for the euro. In the US, attention will centre on labour market and price dynamics – jobless claims, the GDP deflator, and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index will be key indicators for assessing the Federal Reserve's future policy trajectory. These publications could determine whether EUR/USD and USD/CHF remain within their current ranges or if the market is preparing for new impulses.

EUR/USD


Yesterday, sellers of the single European currency attempted to break key support at 1.1600. The price set a new August low, but the breakout proved false, and the pair returned to 1.1640. Technical analysis of EUR/USD indicates sideways trading between 1.1580 and 1.1740. A significant fundamental driver would be required to push the pair beyond this range.

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EUR/USD Recovers from 20-Day Low


The EUR/USD pair today is moving under the influence of several factors:

Donald Trump's decision to dismiss Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, raising concerns over the Fed's independence;
expectations of a Fed rate cut in September;
anticipation of US GDP and jobless claims data (due today at 15:30 GMT+3);
the political crisis in France.
These and other drivers pushed the pair down to a 20-day low yesterday (with a local low L3 formed on the EUR/USD 4-hour chart), before it staged a firm recovery.



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S&P 500 Index Reaches Another All-Time High


On 13 August, we wrote about the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) reaching an all-time high following the release of the CPI report. At that time, we suggested that the price might move towards the upper boundary of the ascending channel (highlighted in blue on the chart).

Since then:
→ the price has set a new record, forming peak 0 near the upper boundary of the channel;
→ it then fell back towards the lower boundary, where block A was formed;
→ and subsequently rose again to a fresh all-time high (F), coming close to the 6500 level.

The resilience of the blue channel underlines the prevailing bullish sentiment, which is supported by expectations of a Fed rate cut in September – an event seen as positive for the economy and potentially boosting corporate earnings. This optimism is so far outweighing the fact that Nvidia's shares slipped slightly yesterday after the company's earnings release (despite results exceeding investor expectations).

But is the outlook entirely cloudless?



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Three Triangles: How to Identify a Trend Continuation


The triangle chart patterns are significant technical analysis formations that often occur in financial markets. They are continuation patterns, indicating that the price is likely to continue its existing trend after a period of consolidation. The key advantage of these formations is that you can find them in any market. Thus, you can trade a triangle stock pattern, a triangle forex pattern, and a triangle commodity pattern. In this FXOpen article, we will learn more about the three types of triangles, including their unique characteristics, implications, and trading rules.

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Alphabet (GOOGL) Shares Set an All-Time High


As the chart of Alphabet (GOOGL) shares shows, the price in August exceeded the February high. For the first time in history, the close price moved above $210.

The positive market sentiment is being driven by the development of AI technologies, as well as Alphabet's (GOOGL) ambition to maintain a leading position in this field. Among the latest news, it is worth noting that Meta Platforms (META) has signed an agreement to use Google Cloud's infrastructure for its AI projects, which is expected to bring Alphabet around $10 billion in revenue.



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NZD/USD Rises by ~1.4% in 2 Days


As the NZD/USD chart shows, the New Zealand dollar was trading around 0.5820 against the US dollar on Wednesday, but today it has climbed above 0.5895 – an impressive gain of approximately 1.4% in just two days.

The rise in NZD/USD is being driven both by the general weakening of the US dollar ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected September rate cut, and by strengthening demand for the "kiwi". As Reuters notes:
→ the New Zealand dollar is often used as a substitute for the yuan because of close trade relations with China;
→ meanwhile, the yuan is strengthening, with Chinese policymakers recommending support for the currency given its low valuation and the need to facilitate trade negotiations with the US.



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Market Analysis: GBP/USD Bulls in Control as USD/CAD Faces Fresh Decline


GBP/USD started a fresh increase above 1.3500. USD/CAD declined and is now consolidating losses below 1.3800.

Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and USD/CAD Analysis Today

• The British Pound is eyeing more gains above 1.3500.
  
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.3530 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.
  
• USD/CAD started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above 1.3900.
  
• There is a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at 1.3755 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.
  

GBP/USD Technical Analysis


On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the pair formed a base above the 1.3390 level. The British Pound started a steady increase above 1.3440 against the US Dollar, as discussed in the previous analysis.

The pair gained strength above 1.3465 and the 50-hour simple moving average. It even cleared the 1.3500 handle and tested 1.3530. It is now consolidating gains below 1.3530.

The pair is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 1.3446 swing low to the 1.3529 high. It seems like the bulls might aim for more gains. The RSI moved above the 50 level on the GBP/USD chart and the pair could soon aim for an upside break above a key bearish trend line at 1.3530.

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Nvidia (NVDA) Shows Bearish Signs After Earnings Release


On Wednesday, Nvidia published a fairly strong quarterly report:
→ Revenue for the second quarter came in at $46.74 billion (record), up 56% compared with the same period last year;
→ Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.05, a 54% year-on-year increase and above analysts' expectations of $1.01–$1.02.

However, in the Data Centre segment (closely watched by the market), results fell slightly short of Wall Street forecasts, which may suggest a slowdown in capital flows into AI infrastructure. This factor could explain why Nvidia (NVDA) underperformed the index later in the week: for instance, the S&P 500 hit a record high on Thursday, while NVDA closed lower.



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