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Financial & Forex Market Recap – August 5, 2026
Gold surged and oil eased on Hormuz de-escalation hopes, while a weak ADP report and hawkish Fed pushback left the dollar broadly lower against the majors.
Why South Korea May Have Joined Japan’s Yen Intervention
South Korea may have joined Japan’s yen intervention, adding extra firepower to a coordinated push against persistent dollar strength overnight.
Chart Art: GBP/JPY Trend Line Break and Retest Near Fibs
Guppy recently fell through a long-term ascending trend line, suggesting that a reversal is in the cards. Can it still pull up for a retest of the former support?
New Zealand Unemployment Rate Climbed to 5.6% in June 2026 Quarter
New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, up from a revised 5.4% in March. How did NZD react to the report?
Fundies Cheat Sheet Update: August 4, 2026
Oil broke two Sunday levels on Hormuz optimism, the S&P hit a fresh record, and JOLTS split its signal. Updated scenario levels and probabilities inside.
TA Alert of the Day: Is XAG/USD Preparing for a Breakout After Its SMA Cross?
XAG/USD has triggered a bullish SMA crossover as short-term momentum strengthens. Can buyers deliver the follow-through needed for a breakout?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – August 4, 2026
Qatar’s draft Hormuz proposal and optimistic U.S. comments sent oil sliding and stocks to fresh records Tuesday, while a mixed JOLTS report left the dollar mostly lower.
JOLTS Job Openings Miss Forecast in June
U.S. job openings fell to 7.36 million in June, missing forecasts, while hiring picked up, a mixed signal days before Friday’s jobs report.
3 Tips To Ensure Your Practice Makes Progress
Hours in chart time and deliberate practice aren’t enough to guarantee positive results. Here are tips to make sure your practice leads to progress.
FX Watch: GBP/NZD and NZD/CHF Countertrend Plays If NZ Jobs Fall Short
New Zealand’s quarterly jobs report could make or break RBNZ tightening hopes. Here’s what I’m watching on GBP/NZD and NZD/CHF in case the results disappoint.
Chart Art: NZD/JPY Approaching Range Support, Make or Break?
Rumored BOJ intervention sent NZD/JPY tumbling close to the bottom of its long-term range visible on the daily chart. Will we see a bounce or break from here?
FX Watch: NZD/CAD and AUD/NZD Set Up for a Positive NZ Jobs Surprise
A solid New Zealand jobs report could put Kiwi strength in play, with NZD/CAD and AUD/NZD offering two different routes.
Event Guide: New Zealand Employment Report (Q2 2026)
New Zealand’s jobs report could shake the Kiwi, but the bigger move may depend on what markets read between the lines.
TA Alert of the Day: Could EUR/USD Be Setting Up for a Pullback?
EUR/USD flashes a bearish Stochastic crossover in overbought territory. Is momentum fading, or is this just a pause in the uptrend?
Fundie Snapshot: Australian Dollar for Aug. 3, 2026
Australia’s cash rate is 4.35% and Governor Bullock says the board is prepared to raise it further. Then Q2 inflation undershot forecasts and the August hike disappeared from market pricing. This edition lays out the data on both sides so you can decide.
Financial & Forex Market Recap – August 3, 2026
Oil tumbled and stocks rallied Monday on Iran de-escalation hopes and a blowout ISM report, while confirmed U.S.-Japan yen intervention kept forex traders on alert.
ISM Manufacturing Sentiment Hits 4-Year High
U.S. factory activity grew at its fastest pace since 2022 in July, beating forecasts, but rising prices from tariffs and the Iran war complicate the Fed’s move.
Do You Take Responsibility For Your Forex Trades?
Instead of taking responsibility for a bad trade, we blame the market, our broker, and even the cat outside the window. Are you guilty of these habits?
Chart Art: EUR/USD Breakout Setup Above 1.1500
EUR/USD just broke above a multi-month trend line resistance! Will this lead to a trend reversal for the pair?
Why the BOJ’s Guidance Did More for the Yen Than Intervention
Japan’s suspected yen intervention sparked the rally, but BOJ guidance may matter more for whether the currency’s gains can last.
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