Lower Global Trade Uncertainty Supports Risk Appetite

The reduction in trade uncertainty between the US and EU increases risk appetite. The Fed may ease monetary policy sooner, leading to a fall in the USD and positive outlook for stock indices.

The DAX Index Is Losing Its Bullish Momentum

At the end of May, we noted that the German stock index DAX 40 (Germany 40 mini on FXOpen) was exhibiting significantly stronger performance compared to other global equity indices. However, we also highlighted the 24,100 level as a strong resistance zone.

Should You Invest When Markets Are At Record Highs?

Markets continue to print record highs, and with them, investor uncertainty.Some worry that valuations have run too far. Others fear missing out on the next leg higher. And somewhere in between are those asking, “Should I wait for a correction before putting money to work?”It’s a fair question, but history suggests it’s the wrong one.

USD Drop Drives EUR/USD to Resistance, USD/JPY Support Bounce

It’s so far been another bearish week for the USD as the reversal from last week that started around the threat to fire Jerome Powell has continued.USD/JPY started the week with a sell-off but notably remains well above prior April lows, even as DXY has pushed very close to the three-year lows established just a few weeks ago.EUR/USD has tested a spot of resistance after the ECB meeting and that pair remains vital to directional USD strategies. The FOMC rate decision is on the schedule for next Wednesday and the big question is whether Powell and the Fed will relent enough to signal rate cuts on the way. The market is currently looking for two 25 bp cuts and there’s only three meetings remaining in 2025 after next week’s announcement