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📊U.S. GDP data, tariffs, and uncertainty weigh down on EURUSD The euro (EUR) lost 0.82% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Thursday as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose significantly after the release of positive U.S. macroeconomic data. 👉 Possible effects for traders U.S. Commerce Department revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at a healthy 2.3% annualised rate last quarter after accelerating at a 3.1% pace in Q3. Additionally, the greenback strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump said that 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods would go into effect on 4 March because drugs were still pouring into the U.S. from those countries. 'It's a world where people don't know what's going on, so they will wait for clarity before they commit to bigger investments, and that leaves foreign exchange a little bit sidelined and a little bit more prone to these kinds of quick catch-ups. Tariffs will confuse people about what it means for the economics of the world, who's going to get hurt the most, and who wins and who loses, and there's going to be a lot of noise and dust to figure out before anyone comes through all of that', said Bob Savage, head markets strategist at BNY in New York. Under these circumstances, the reaction of most investors is to flock into the safety of the U.S. dollar. Thus, EURUSD is experiencing downward pressure as escalating concerns over potential new trade tariffs targeting the eurozone heighten market anxiety. EURUSD was falling during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, the main focus is on the German Consumer Price Index (CPI), at around 12:00 p.m. UTC, and on the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index due at 1:30 p.m. UTC. If EURUSD drops below 1.03486, a much bigger decline may follow, possibly towards the parity level. Only a rise above 1.04550 will invalidate the underlying short-term bearish trend. 📲 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 plummets as tariffs fears trigger a risk-off rush to U.S. dollar Bitcoin (BTC) was relatively unchanged yesterday but plunged by more than 5% during the Asian session earlier today as investors flocked into the safety of the U.S. dollar. The risk-off mood prevailed due to escalating fears surrounding newly imposed or threatened trade tariffs, which amplified anxieties about global economic stability. 👉 Possible effects for traders Bitcoin's fall below $80,000 shows that positive sentiments from a crypto-friendly administration and high-profile endorsements have run their course. It's clear bitcoin is a risk asset, not the inflation hedge or digital gold it's often touted to be', said Joshua Chu, co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association. On Thursday, Trump said his proposed tariffs of 25% on Mexican and Canadian goods would take effect on 4 March, along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports, defying expectations of those who hoped for a further delay in the levies. The threat of new tariffs creates an environment of uncertainty, so investors flee from risky assets. Overall, BTCUSD has fallen by 21% from its 20 January peak and is back to levels seen shortly after Trump's U.S. presidential election victory in November. Hopes for a strategic Bitcoin reserve have faded, while tariff threats weigh on demand for speculative assets. According to Reuters, some analysts said the market will likely remain subdued while waiting for a bullish signal, such as indications that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) plans to cut interest rates or a clear pro-crypto regulatory framework from the Trump administration. Today, traders should focus on the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index due at 1:30 p.m. UTC. Lower-than-expected figures might increase the chances for a Fed rate cut and provide at least a temporary boost to BTCUSD. Conversely, higher-than-expected numbers may extend the bearish trend further, potentially pushing Bitcoin towards $77,300. 📲 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, thirty-minute timeframe chart GBPJPY broke the resistance level of 188.650 👉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 188.780. Set your Stop Loss at 188.340 below the previous low ($2.93 loss for 0.01 lot) and Take Profit at 189.220 ($2.93 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

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AUDUSD, 30-minute timeframe chart AUDUSD retested the resistance level of 0.63000 👉General outlook AUDUSD has been under buying pressure within the last day. The pair rose to the resistance level of 0.63000. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 0.62979. Set your Stop loss at 0.63115 above the previous high ($1.36 loss for 0.01 lot) and Take profit at 0.62843 ($1.36 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 consolidates ahead of key U.S. data releases The gold (XAU) price was relatively unchanged on Wednesday as markets remained cautious ahead of upcoming inflation data and news regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. 👉 Possible effects for traders 'Bullish trend is still in place... We are not surprised by a period of consolidation ahead of some piece of important data', said David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures. On Tuesday, Trump initiated an investigation into potential copper import tariffs, aiming to revitalise domestic production of this crucial metal for various sectors. New trade tariffs are recognised as inflationary and may precipitate global economic instability. Thus, safe-haven flows into the precious metals increased over the past months, which explains why XAUUSD has been rising almost uninterruptedly for most of 2025. In addition, central banks remain key bullion buyers as they aim to diversify their reserves amid the changing geopolitical landscape. 'Central bank behaviour will be key to gold's fortunes, as they have been an important element for demand in recent years', said in a note Frank Watson, market analyst at Kinesis Money. XAUUSD was falling during the Asian and early European trading sessions as the U.S. dollar rebounded from its recent lows, putting downward pressure on gold. Today, the main focus is on the U.S. macroeconomic reports: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Durable Goods Orders at 1:30 p.m. UTC. Stronger-than-expected figures could delay further rate cuts, pushing XAUUSD slightly lower. Conversely, worse-than-expected results may weaken the greenback and pull the gold price higher. 'Spot gold may revisit its 26 February low of $2,891 per ounce, as the consolidation above this level seems to be shaped into a wedge', said Reuters analyst Wang Tao. 📲 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 is under pressure as U.S. dollar rebounds The euro (EUR) lost 0.29% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Wednesday. The greenback strengthened as investors reassessed the condition of the U.S. economy and started to price in more tariffs after President Donald Trump's recent comments. 👉 Possible effects for traders The greenback fell by nearly 4% from a more than two-year high hit in January due to worries about U.S. economic growth. However, bearish expectations have now been priced in, and traders have started to bet that the upcoming data may be better than anticipated. Thus, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) started to rebound. 'We've had a pretty good sell-off since January, a lot of that's been fueled by the adjustment lower in U.S. real rates, which was largely fueled by the underperforming data we've been seeing, including yesterday. We're at a stage now where we're probably just going to chop around for a bit until we hear more about what's actually happening with tariffs', said Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies. Meanwhile, eurozone economic statistics continue to disappoint. German weaker-than-expected GfK Consumer Climate report indicated that sentiment dropped towards −24.7, its lowest point since March 2024. The eurozone's economic outlook is further complicated by geopolitical uncertainties, such as ongoing global trade tensions and the effects of international conflicts, specifically the one in Ukraine. These factors contribute to high energy costs and make it difficult for the European Central Bank (ECB) to balance high growth with low inflation. EURUSD was falling during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, the market focuses on the U.S. macroeconomic reports at 1:30 p.m. UTC: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Durable Goods Orders data. Stronger-than-expected figures could delay rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, pushing EURUSD below 1.04250. Conversely, worse-than-expected results may weaken the greenback and pull EURUSD above 1.05079. 📲 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

📊 Japanese yen moves sideways ahead of key reports The Japanese yen (JPY) was relatively flat against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Wednesday, even as the greenback strengthened due to tariff concerns. 👉 Possible effects for traders USDJPY has been declining for most of 2025 but found some support in the 148.600 area and has been moving sideways for the past week. A significant factor contributing to the yen's rise is the decline of U.S. Treasury yields. The decrease in yields reduces the attractiveness of holding U.S. dollar-denominated assets, increasing demand for the yen. Simultaneously, Japanese government bond yields have been rising, fuelled by market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue monetary policy normalisation by raising interest rates. This anticipation of higher Japanese yields further strengthens the currency. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, reinforced this view by stating that the yen's recent strengthening is consistent with the positive economic data. This indicates that the Japanese government believes the yen appreciation is a consequence of a strengthening domestic economy. USDJPY was rising during the Asian and early European trading sessions as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) moved higher ahead of today's critical macroeconomic reports. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report and Durable Goods Orders data are due at 1:30 p.m. UTC and may significantly impact all USD pairs. Stronger-than-expected figures could pause the Federal Reserve's easing cycle, pushing USDJPY above 149.773. Conversely, worse-than-expected results may weaken the greenback and pull USDJPY below 148.570. Additionally, JPY traders should monitor the Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) report at 11:30 p.m. UTC. The data is a leading indicator of nationwide inflation trends in Japan and may determine the BoJ's short-term monetary policy path. 📲 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

XAUUSD, 15-minute timeframe chart XAUUSD broke the support level of 2,890.00 👉Level explanation XAUUSD has been under selling pressure within the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 2,884.81. Set your Stop loss at 2,899.70 above the previous high ($14.89 loss for 0.01 lot) and Take profit at 2,869.33 ($15.48 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1.04. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

USDCAD, 15-minute timeframe chart USDCAD retested the support level of 1.43410 👉General outlook USDCAD has been trading in a bearish trend for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 1.43420. Set your Stop Loss at 1.43240 below the previous low ($1.25 loss for 0.01 lot) and Take Profit at 1.43600 ($1.25 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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📊 Gold hits all-time high on rising safe-haven demand The gold (XAU) price rose by 0.52% and set a new all-time high on Monday as inflows into the world's top gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) continued to rise. 👉 Possible effects for traders Investors believe that in the coming weeks and months, gold prices are going to continue to appreciate. The path of least resistance for gold remains sideways to higher, and as long as uncertainty persists, gold is likely to continue rising', said Jim Wyckoff, senior market analyst at Kitco Metals. Indeed, global economic uncertainty continues to haunt the markets as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans may spark trade wars and spur inflation. As a result, demand for safe-haven assets like gold continues to rise. Furthermore, SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold-backed ETF, said yesterday that its holdings rose towards 904.38 metric tonnes, the highest level since August 2023. This news additionally supported XAUUSD. Global monetary policy expectations also exert minor bullish pressure on the bullion. Investors still anticipate most major central banks will cut the rates in 2025 but at a slower pace than previously. XAUUSD was falling during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, traders may expect increased volatility due to the release of the U.S. CB Consumer Confidence Index report at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Also, two Federal Reserve officials will give speeches and add to the volatility. Traders will seek clues about potential shifts in their cautious rate-cut stance. 'Spot gold may rise into the $2,971–2,983 range as it is about to break resistance at $2,951 per ounce', said Reuters analyst Wang Tao. 📲 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

📊 Coalition uncertainty weighs on euro The euro (EUR) gained 0.08% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Monday but failed to hold above the important 1.05000 level. 👉 Possible effects for traders Initially, EURUSD received a major boost after the opposition conservative party won the national election on Sunday. However, the market shifted its focus from the election victory to how quickly a coalition government can be formed. Protracted talks may raise concerns about future economic policy and fiscal stability in the eurozone, which could weaken the euro and exert downward pressure on EURUSD. 'The policy implications are twofold — one is the debt break in Germany. Europe realises that they have to step up their defence spending, and it seems like the best way to do that is through a collective bond offering', said Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex in New York. Despite a major political shift in the eurozone's largest economy, its deep-seated economic problems persist. Data on Monday showed that business morale in Germany unexpectedly stagnated in February. The Ifo Institute said its business climate index remained flat at 85.2 after slightly revising January's data. EURUSD was rising slightly during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, traders should watch the release of the U.S. CB Consumer Confidence Index and Richmond Manufacturing Index at 3:00 p.m. UTC. Higher-than-expected results will likely increase the bearish pressure on EURUSD, potentially pushing it below 1.04250. Conversely, lower-than-expected numbers may pull the pair higher, towards 1.05080. Also, speeches from two Federal Reserve officials at 4:45 p.m. UTC and 6:00 p.m. UTC may add to the volatility. Traders will monitor any potential shifts in their cautious rate-cut stance. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH