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Gold price forecast: XAU/USD edges lower as tariff extension eases risk sentiment

July 8, 2025, 1:25:39 PM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) remains in a well-defined range between $3,320 and $3,350 at the time of writing on Tuesday, amid a looming tariff deadline and potential trade deals.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD consolidates near 13-year highs amid tariff tensions

July 8, 2025, 1:07:57 PM UTC
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading near $36.70 on Tuesday, easing slightly on the day but holding firm within a narrow consolidation range. The metal has been hovering near 13-year highs, as markets assess the potential impact of the latest tariff threats by US President Donald Trump.
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United States Redbook Index (YoY) increased to 5.9% in July 4 from previous 4.9%

July 8, 2025, 12:56:15 PM UTC
United States Redbook Index (YoY) increased to 5.9% in July 4 from previous 4.9%
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US Dollar steadies amid sentiment shifts following Trump's tariff extension

July 8, 2025, 12:09:44 PM UTC
The US Dollar (USD) is treading water on Tuesday, struggling to hold onto Monday’s tariff-driven gains, as market sentiment steadies following an executive order from United States (US) President Donald Trump extending the tariff deadline to August 1 from July 9.
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Brazil Retail Sales (MoM) below expectations (0.2%) in May: Actual (-0.2%)

July 8, 2025, 12:00:41 PM UTC
Brazil Retail Sales (MoM) below expectations (0.2%) in May: Actual (-0.2%)
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EUR/USD reverses earlier gains with trade uncertainty dampening market mood

July 8, 2025, 11:49:11 AM UTC
The EUR/USD pair is pulling back from intra-day highs and keeps its broader bearish trend from last week's highs intact.
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Pound Sterling declines on mounting UK fiscal risks

July 8, 2025, 11:36:30 AM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades lower against its major peers on Tuesday.
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USD/CHF stalls below 0.8000 with trade tariffs hurting risk appetite

July 8, 2025, 11:34:56 AM UTC
The US Dollar recovery from long-term lows, at 0.7870, has stalled on Tuesday right below the 0.8000 psychological level. The pair is trading with moderate losses on Tuesday, moving around the 0.7980 level, with the safe-haven Swiss Franc underpinned by the growing uncertainty about global trade.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD trades lower around $3,325 amid risk-on market sentiment

July 8, 2025, 11:34:27 AM UTC
Gold price (XAU/USD) drops to near $3,325 during the European trading session on Tuesday.
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Dow Jones Futures extend losses with trade uncertainty weighing on sentiment

July 8, 2025, 10:50:47 AM UTC
Dow Jones Index Futures point to a slightly negative opening on Tuesday following a significant decline on Monday.
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USD/JPY jumps to near 146.30 as Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Japan

July 8, 2025, 10:49:49 AM UTC
The USD/JPY pair climbs to near 146.30 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The pair gains as the Japanese Yen (JPY) underperforms across the board, following the announcement of 25% reciprocal tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump on imports from Japan.
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United States NFIB Business Optimism Index registered at 98.6, below expectations (98.7) in June

July 8, 2025, 10:00:32 AM UTC
United States NFIB Business Optimism Index registered at 98.6, below expectations (98.7) in June
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EUR/GBP Price Forecast: In a corrective pullback, supported by 0.8600

July 8, 2025, 9:53:47 AM UTC
The Eurozone has skipped the first round of tariff letters by the US Administration, and that is good news for the Euro.
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Germany 5-y Note Auction increased to 2.26% from previous 2.14%

July 8, 2025, 9:43:24 AM UTC
Germany 5-y Note Auction increased to 2.26% from previous 2.14%
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USD/CAD corrects to near 1.3640 as Trump announces new tariff rates

July 8, 2025, 9:38:51 AM UTC
The USD/CAD pair retraces to near 1.3640 during European trading hours on Tuesday. The Loonie pair corrects as the US Dollar (USD) gives up half of tariff-inspired gains made on Monday.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

July 8, 2025, 9:31:55 AM UTC
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Rises to near 0.6550 after moving slightly above nine-day EMA

July 8, 2025, 9:10:14 AM UTC
The AUD/USD pair is recovering its 1% losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.6540 during the European hours on Tuesday. The daily chart’s technical analysis indicated a renewing bullish sentiment as the pair has rebounded to the existing ascending channel pattern.
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WTI drops to near $66.50 due to renewed tariff threats, rising OPEC+ supply

July 8, 2025, 8:48:01 AM UTC
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price loses ground after registering more than 2% gains in the previous session, trading around $66.60 per barrel during the European hours on Tuesday. Crude Oil prices fall as renewed United States (US) tariff threats bolster concerns about the global Oil demand.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hesitates below $37.00 with downside attempts finding buyers

July 8, 2025, 8:44:00 AM UTC
Silver (XAG/USD) keeps trading within the last four weeks $2 range, but recent price action shows an ascending trend from late June lows, although the resistance area at $37,00 remains holding bulls and closing the path towards the $37.25 long-term high.Market’ concerns about trade uncertainty keep
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Gold price sticks to modest intraday losses; holds above $3,300 amid weaker USD

July 8, 2025, 8:43:33 AM UTC
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains depressed through the first half of the European session on Tuesday, though a combination of factors helps limit the downside.
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Spain 9-Month Letras Auction dipped from previous 1.934% to 1.905%

July 8, 2025, 8:41:12 AM UTC
Spain 9-Month Letras Auction dipped from previous 1.934% to 1.905%
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Spain 3-Month Letras Auction up to 1.905% from previous 1.873%

July 8, 2025, 8:41:06 AM UTC
Spain 3-Month Letras Auction up to 1.905% from previous 1.873%
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USD/INR trades lower on US-India trade deal optimism

July 8, 2025, 8:38:05 AM UTC
The Indian Rupee (INR) recovers against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair corrects to near 85.88 from the weekly high of 86.15 posted on Monday.
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Dow Jones Futures attempt to recover losses as Trump delays tariff implementation

July 8, 2025, 8:13:30 AM UTC
Dow Jones Futures move sideways ahead of the opening on Tuesday, trading around 44,680, up by 0.01%. Meanwhile, S&P 500 Futures were up 0.08% at around 6,280, recovering some of the previous session’s losses.
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US Dollar Index (DXY) hesitates below 97.00 amid the uncertain global trade outlook

July 8, 2025, 8:04:52 AM UTC
The US Dollar jumped on Monday after Trump announced new tariffs on a first batch of countries, but it is struggling to extend gains on Tuesday, despite the ongoing risk aversion, as the outlook of global trade remains highly uncertain.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the Green
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Sticks to RBA-inspired gains near mid-95.00s, or multi-month top

July 8, 2025, 7:29:14 AM UTC
The AUD/JPY cross attracts strong follow-through buying on Tuesday and rallies to a nearly four-month high in reaction to the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) surprise decision to keep interest rates on hold.
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Forex Today: RBA surprises with policy hold, US delays higher tariffs

July 8, 2025, 7:24:34 AM UTC
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, July 8:
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GBP/JPY strengthens above 199.00 on renewed Japan tariff uncertainty

July 8, 2025, 7:15:45 AM UTC
The GBP/JPY cross gains momentum to near 199.20 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) on trade woes after US President Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Japan. 
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Austria Trade Balance: €-447.5M (April) vs €-888.1M

July 8, 2025, 7:00:59 AM UTC
Austria Trade Balance: €-447.5M (April) vs €-888.1M
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Japanese Yen hangs near two-week low against USD amid tariff worries

July 8, 2025, 6:46:36 AM UTC
The Japanese Yen (JPY) sticks to its negative bias through the early European session on Tuesday amid worries that US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs could further complicate the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) path to normalising monetary policy.
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