The Trading Blueprint - Weekly Market Recap 📉
This week was a rollercoaster! Let’s break down the biggest market moves, trends, and what’s coming next.
From central bank decisions to volatile price action, this week brought major opportunities and risks. Here’s everything you need to know:
🔹 U.S. Dollar Dominance 💵 - Can It Keep Rising?
The USD surged midweek after the Fed hinted at a longer wait before rate cuts.
Powell’s speech was more hawkish than expected, pushing Treasury yields higher and dragging stocks lower.
Upcoming NFP data (Non-Farm Payrolls) could be the next big mover—strong numbers may push rate cuts even further into the future.
💡 Key takeaway: USD strength could continue if NFP surprises to the upside. Watch for reactions in EUR/USD and gold.
🔹 Euro & Pound Struggles 🇪🇺🇬🇧 - No Relief in Sight?
EUR/USD hit fresh lows, breaking below key support as weak Eurozone data weighed on sentiment.
GBP/USD struggled after mixed UK economic reports, keeping traders cautious on BoE rate expectations.
ECB policymakers remained dovish, increasing concerns about economic stagnation.
💡 Key takeaway: If USD strength persists, EUR/USD and GBP/USD could see further downside pressure.
🔹 Gold & Oil Volatility 🏆🛢️ - Breakouts Incoming?
Gold rallied past $2,150 before pulling back, reacting to shifting Fed expectations and dollar strength.
Oil surged after OPEC+ signaled possible production cuts to stabilize prices.
Geopolitical tensions kept both commodities on edge, leading to sudden spikes in price action.
💡 Key takeaway: Gold traders should watch for retests of support, while oil bulls focus on OPEC+ updates.
🔹 Stock Market & Crypto Moves 📈🪙 - Bulls Losing Control?
U.S. equities had a brutal midweek sell-off, led by tech stocks as yields climbed.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, with investors worried about higher-for-longer interest rates.
Bitcoin & Ethereum saw sharp pullbacks, with BTC dropping below key resistance after profit-taking.
💡 Key takeaway: Stocks and crypto remain vulnerable—watch for potential rebounds but expect continued volatility.
Looking Ahead 👀 - Next Week’s Big Triggers
⚠️ NFP Data: Could be the biggest mover across all markets—expect wild price action!
📊 CPI Inflation Data: Will determine if the Fed stays hawkish or shifts tone.
📈 Earnings Reports: Tech giants report next week—could be a game-changer for stocks.
Markets are moving fast—stay sharp and be ready for big plays ahead!
Happy trading, Pablo Torres.