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EURUSD, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉Level explanation EURUSD has been trading in a sideways market for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 1.13850. Set your stop loss at 1.14150 above the previous high ($3.00 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 1.13550 ($3.00 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

📊 Gold continues climbing higher The gold (XAU) price rose by 1.96% on Friday as the U.S. dollar (USD) continued to decline due to recession fears triggered by the escalating U.S.-China trade war. 👉Possible effects for traders China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports towards 125% on Friday, raising the stakes in a confrontation between the world's two largest economies. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped below the critical 100.000 mark, setting a new three-year low and making bullion more attractive for overseas buyers. 'Gold is clearly seen as the favoured safe-haven asset in a world upended by Trump's trade war. The U.S. dollar has depreciated, and U.S. Treasuries are selling off hard, as faith in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner has diminished', said Nitesh Shah, commodities strategist at WisdomTree. The ongoing rally in gold is driven by a combination of central bank demand, the anticipation of U.S. rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainties, and a surge of inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). All these factors keep XAUUSD in a very strong bullish trend. According to Reuters, traders now bet the Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume easing its monetary policy in June and see around 90 basis points worth of cuts by the end of 2025. 'A minor correction (for gold) wouldn't surprise, but the path forward is up and away as CPI and PPI give the Fed more room to cut and will keep downward pressure on the U.S. dollar', said Tai Wong, an independent metals trader. XAUUSD fell slightly during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, the calendar is relatively uneventful, but traders should continue to monitor any developments around global trade tariffs. If rhetoric eases and the world returns to more cooperative trade relations, XAUUSD will likely experience a sharp downward correction. Still, three Fed policymakers will give speeches later today, and their comments may spur some extra volatility in XAUUSD. Key levels to watch are resistance at $3,262 and support at $3,192. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

GBPJPY, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉General outlook GBPJPY has been trading in a bullish trend for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 188.120. Set your stop loss at 187.610 below the previous low ($3.57 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 188.630 ($3.57 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

📊 Trade tariffs weaken U.S. dollar, pushing euro higher The euro (EUR) gained 1.46% against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday. The greenback continued to weaken due to the deterioration of trade relations between the U.S. and China and growing fears of a global recession. 👉Possible effects for traders China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% towards 125% on Friday. The country retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike duties on Chinese goods towards 145%. High import tariffs shook investors' confidence in the greenback's safety, sending it to its lowest level in a decade against the Swiss franc and a three-year low versus the euro. 'There's a great rotation, which is basically foreign investors diversifying away from the U.S. into other regions such as the eurozone. And for those foreign investors still involved in the U.S., they're realising they need to currency hedge their assets. There's a scramble to do so, which is putting additional pressure on the dollar', said Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies. Indeed, it appears the U.S. dollar's traditional safe-haven status is under threat as investors worry that higher tariffs could trigger a major U.S. recession. The recent U.S. macroeconomic data also failed to boost confidence. Friday's data showed that U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April while 12-month inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981 amid unease over the trade tensions. As for the eurozone economy, its long-term prospects remain murky, but the euro continues to benefit as traders move away from the U.S. dollar. Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank (ECB) President, said on Friday that the central bank was ready to deploy its instruments to maintain financial stability. She added that the regulator had a solid track record in devising tools when required to deal with turbulence. EURUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. While today's official macroeconomic calendar is light, traders should monitor any news regarding global trade tariffs. A potential easing of tariffs and a return to more cooperative international trade could trigger a significant downward correction in EURUSD. In addition, three Fed policymakers will give speeches today, and their comments may spur extra volatility in all USD pairs. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.14920 and support at 1.12366. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 British pound strenghtens due to U.S. dollar's weakness The British pound (GBP) rose by 0.87% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Friday as the greenback weakened amid worsening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising global recession fears. 👉Possible effects for traders Like other major currencies, the recent rise in GBP's value is primarily attributable to the U.S. dollar's weakness, not the pound's strength. 'Part of the U.S. dollar weakness in the past few weeks has been linked to worries over a recession or the Fed cutting rates, but it's kind of gone beyond that. It's more really a loss of confidence and credibility in the dollar and then in U.S. policymaking. Typically, in risk-off episodes, the dollar should gain as a safe haven, but it's really been the yen and Swiss franc that have been picking that up, and the dollar has been under pressure', said Win Thin, global head of markets strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman in New York. Fundamentally, the U.K. economy may also suffer due to higher tariffs, but traders are ignoring this possibility for now. Megan Greene, Bank of England (BoE) policymaker, said that it was unclear what U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs would do to U.K. inflation, with the unpredictable behaviour of the U.S. dollar adding to the puzzle. She noted the possibility of Chinese exports being diverted away from the U.S. and towards Europe, which could push prices down. 'The key channel, really is exchange rates, and that's been really difficult because exchange rates haven't operated in the past week as the models would suggest. The dollar has fallen instead of appreciating as you would expect', Greene said. GBPUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Despite an uneventful day, traders should closely monitor any developments concerning global trade tariffs today. GBPUSD will likely sharply correct downwards if the U.S. and China take a more balanced approach towards trade tariffs. Also, speeches from three Federal Reserve (Fed) officials later today may add volatility to all USD-related pairs. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.31640 and support at 1.30622. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

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XAUUSD, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉Level explanation XAUUSD has been trading in a sideways market for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 3,234.00. Set your stop loss at 3,249.60 above the previous high ($15.60 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 3,218.40 ($15.60 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

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🔗 Trade crypto in the Octa app 💡 What's happening? Crypto markets saw dramatic price swings on 7 April after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. 🔹 Tariffs were cut to 10% for most countries but surged to 125% on Chinese imports, sparking mixed reactions. 🔹 BTCUSD rallied on the news, supported by improved short-term sentiment and a weakening USD. 🔹 However, macro uncertainty remains high, and investors are turning to safe-haven assets amid global risks. 🔹 In Europe, sentiment at the European Central Bank has turned increasingly cautious. According to Reuters, the bank now expects a sharper downturn in the eurozone economy as trade tensions escalate. 📊 Technical outlook Bitcoin has been consolidating over the past week, but analysts don't expect this to last. 📉 The long-term trend remains bearish, yet BTC has found strong support around $75,000. 📈 A breakout above $84,000 could trigger a move toward the February high at $95,128, with resistance at the exponential moving average 100 ($83,943) being the first major test. 💭 Is Bitcoin preparing for a breakout or stuck in uncertainty? Share your view below! 👇

GBPJPY, 30-minute timeframe chart 👉Level explanation GBPJPY has been trading in a sideways market for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 186.670. Set your stop loss at 187.650 above the previous high ($6.87 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 185.690 ($6.87 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. Some traders may close their positions on Friday, which can add more pressure to the market. @octa_analytics

📊 Gold jumps by another 3% in one day The gold (XAU) price surged by almost 3% and hit a new all-time high on Thursday. The escalating trade war between the U.S. and China fuelled safe-haven demand and intensified concerns about global economic growth. 👉Possible effects for traders U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports towards 125% after China retaliated against previous U.S. duties with an 84% tariff rate. According to the White House, the total U.S. duty on Chinese imports is now 145%. Rising tariffs intensify fears about the global economy's health and create a general sense of uneasiness among investors, prompting them to buy the bullion. Yesterday's gold rally was additionally fuelled by a drop in the U.S. Dollar (DXY) after the U.S. Labour Department data showed a surprise drop in consumer prices. Following the data, traders increased their bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume cutting interest rates in June and probably reduce its policy rate by a percentage point by the end of the year. 'Gold regains its safe-haven appeal and gets back on track for new all-time highs. However, prospects of deals with trading partners pose a significant risk to gold's upside potential, as they could renew pressure on the metal. Additionally, headwinds may arise from pared-back Fed rate cut bets that can strengthen the dollar', said Nikos Tzabouras, senior Market Analyst at Tradu. XAUUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading session. The market continues to focus on the unfolding trade tariff tensions. Investors closely monitor developments, assess potential economic repercussions, and adjust their portfolios in response to the ongoing uncertainty. Today's set of U.S. macroeconomic statistics may additionally fuel further volatility and influence investors' expectations of the path of U.S. interest rates. The Producer Price Index (PPI) data is due at 12:30 p.m. UTC, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report is due at 2:00 p.m. UTC. The reports may affect gold and other USD-related pairs. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 Euro rockets on weak U.S. economic data The euro (EUR) gained 2.25% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Thursday. The greenback weakened substantially following the release of a much weaker-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. 👉Possible effects for traders Labor Department data showed that U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell in March. Investors immediately started to price in more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). Now, interest rate swaps market data imply more than a 36% chance of 75 basis points worth of rate cuts by the Fed by the end of October. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to deliver only 50 basis points worth of rate cuts over the same period. However, the improvement in U.S. inflation is unlikely to be sustained in the wake of tariffs. Investors' dovish expectations regarding the Fed could be misplaced, suggesting that EURUSD is at risk of a sharp downward correction. As for trade tariff concerns, the situation has stabilised a little. Although U.S. President Donald Trump maintained a 10% blanket import duty on most imports, he granted a 90-day freeze on reciprocal tariffs. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission Chief, said the EU would pause its first countermeasures against U.S. tariffs after Trump's pause. The news was treated positively by investors, driving EURUSD higher. EURUSD rose during the Asian session, but after reaching a strong resistance in the 1.13700 area, the pair started to pull back during the early European trading hours. The market now focuses on developments around trade tariffs. Investors will continue monitoring developments, assessing potential economic repercussions, and adjusting their portfolios in response to the ongoing uncertainty. Additionally, a set of U.S. macroeconomic statistics may fuel more volatility and affect expectations of U.S. interest rate directions. U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data is due at 12:30 p.m. UTC, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report is due at 2:00 p.m. UTC. Higher-than-expected figures may trigger a downward correction in EURUSD and bring it towards 1.11500. Conversely, lower-than-expected results may pull the pair higher towards 1.13700 again. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 Bitcoin drops as risk sentiment doesn't improve The Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped by 3.7% on Thursday as risk sentiment increased amid fears over long-term tariff effects on the global economy. 👉Possible effects for traders Continuing geopolitical tensions significantly dampen investor appetite for risky assets such as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. The escalating trade disputes between major economic powers like the U.S. and China and rising concerns about the overall health and stability of the global economy harm investors' risk sentiment. Upcoming U.S. macroeconomic data releases and new developments related to the unfolding U.S.-China trade war further exacerbate risk-averse sentiment. Earlier this week, Bitcoin's price fluctuated due to announcements and subsequent pauses on new U.S. trade tariffs for most countries except China. News about tariffs triggered a sharp drop in BTCUSD, but the announcement of a 90-day pause led to a recovery in the crypto market. However, the underlying tensions and the fact that tariffs on China remain in place have kept the market on edge. According to MarketPulse, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced several consecutive days of outflows in early April. Some investors were pulling their funds from the asset, which could exert downward pressure on BTCUSD. Still, despite the short-term volatility and bearish signals, some experts hold long-term bullish views on Bitcoin. They predict BTCUSD prices may reach $250,000 by the end of 2025, driven by increasing global adoption of cryptocurrencies. BTCUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading session. Today, trade tariffs remain the main factor contributing to market volatility. Investors will closely monitor developments, assess potential economic repercussions, and adjust their portfolios to the ongoing uncertainty. Additionally, U.S. macroeconomic statistics may fuel additional volatility and influence investors' expectations of the U.S. interest rates direction. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) report will come out at 12:30 p.m. UTC, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report is due at 2:00 p.m. UTC. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

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📊 New tariffs boost gold significantly The gold (XAU) price rocketed by over 3% on Wednesday. Investors flocked to the safe-haven asset in response to escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered by additional U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. 👉Possible effects for traders XAUUSD recorded its largest daily gain yesterday since October 2023 as traders view gold as the ultimate safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic instability. Yesterday, Trump authorised a 90-day pause on new tariffs for most countries while increasing tariffs on imports from China towards 125%. Concerns that tariffs would trigger inflation and impede economic growth led investors to seek safety in gold. According to FOMC minutes, Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers were nearly unanimous last month in warning that the U.S. economy faces risks of higher inflation and slower growth. Some noted that 'difficult tradeoffs' may lie ahead. 'Gold continues to be seen as a hedge against instability here. We got a situation where tariffs are becoming a big problem, and you have inflationary expectations going higher, and that's manifested by higher yields', said Bart Melek, head of commodity strategies at TD Securities. According to the CME Fed Watch tool, traders are now pricing in a 72% chance of a rate cut in June by the Fed. XAUUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Trade tensions continue to affect the market, so traders should monitor upcoming news about U.S. tariffs. In addition, the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report at 12:30 p.m. UTC may add extra volatility to all USD pairs, including XAUUSD. The market expects a 0.3% rise in monthly core inflation and a 3% annual increase. If the report reveals higher-than-expected inflation, XAUUSD may drop slightly. Data about slowing inflation will likely give XAUUSD a significant boost. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information