Week Ahead: Payrolls, Central Banks and the Rate Test
U.S. payrolls, central-bank decisions, euro-area inflation and AI earnings combine in a policy-sensitive first week of September.
FX Movers: US Dollar Leads as NZD, CHF and CAD Weaken
The US dollar was the main FX gainer in the week ended 28 August 2026, while the New Zealand dollar, Swiss franc and Canadian dollar were among the weaker major currencies.
Week Ahead: Jackson Hole, PCE and the NVIDIA Test
Jackson Hole, U.S. PCE inflation, GDP and NVIDIA earnings converge in a busy week for policy expectations, yields, currencies and equity sentiment.
Gold Trading Explained: What Traders Watch Most Closely
Gold responds to a mix of interest rates, Treasury yields, the US dollar, inflation expectations, central-bank policy and risk sentiment. This guide explains the main factors traders monitor and why gold should be analysed in context rather than through any single rule.
RSI vs MACD: What These Momentum Indicators Actually Show
A clear guide to the difference between RSI and MACD, how each indicator measures momentum, and why traders should read both with broader market structure rather than as standalone signals.
FX Weekly Movers: AUD Leads as USD Weakens
The Australian dollar led the FX gainers from 3–7 August 2026, while a late-week US jobs surprise weighed on the US dollar. See the week’s leading currency pairs, measured from Monday to Friday’s New York close.
MACD Explained: Momentum, Crossovers and Market Context
MACD compares two exponential moving averages to show how short-term and longer-term price momentum are changing. Its line, signal line, histogram and crossovers can provide useful chart context, but they do not predict price direction or provide complete trading decisions.
What a Breakout Setup Actually Looks Like
A breakout setup describes the chart conditions that develop when price approaches and moves beyond a recognised support, resistance or range boundary. It provides market context, not a guaranteed signal.
Week Ahead: Fed, Big Tech and the Inflation Test
The Federal Reserve, U.S. GDP and inflation data, major technology earnings and the Bank of Japan combine in a concentrated week for currencies, yields and equity sentiment.
What a Session Open Changes in Live Markets
A session open can change market participation, liquidity and volatility as major financial centres become active and new information enters live pricing.