Daily Market Analysis By zForex

Markets Mixed as ECB Steady Tone Supports Euro (11.05.2025)

Global markets traded cautiously on Wednesday, with EUR/USD stabilizing near 1.1490 as the ECB maintained a steady policy outlook supported by firmer Eurozone data.

The Japanese yen strengthened as risk aversion increased following a pullback in global equities and renewed intervention warnings from Tokyo. Gold and silver gained on safe-haven flows amid U.S. government shutdown concerns, while the British pound hovered near $1.30 ahead of the Bank of England’s policy decision. Investors now look to U.S. ADP employment and ISM PMI data for the next directional cues.

Technical Outlook on Charts
Euro Pauses Slide on ECB Support
Yen Strengthens on Risk Aversion
Gold Gains as Shutdown Fuels Uncertainty
GBP Near $1.30 Ahead of BoE Decision
Silver Recovers as Markets Turn Cautious
 
Markets Hold as Fed Signals Caution; Yen Strengthens (11.06.2025)

Major currencies and commodities traded cautiously on Thursday after stronger U.S. labor and services data reduced expectations for further Fed rate cuts this year. EUR/USD steadied near 1.15 after a five-day slide, supported by the ECB’s steady guidance.

The Japanese yen strengthened above 154 as wage growth reinforced expectations that the BOJ could continue normalizing policy. Gold held near recent lows as hawkish Fed signals limited safe-haven demand, while the British pound rebounded ahead of the BoE’s decision. Silver eased after recent short-squeeze driven gains, with traders reassessing the Fed outlook.

Technical Outlook on Charts
EUR/USD Steadies After Five-Day Decline
Stronger Wage Data Lifts Yen Above 154
Gold Stalls Near Lows After Hawkish Fed Signals
Sterling Firms as Traders Await BoE
Silver Retreats After Short-Squeeze Rally
 
Global Markets Split as Fed Bets Shift (11.07.2025)

Global markets were mixed on Friday as cautious central bank comments and uneven U.S. data shaped investor sentiment. The euro eased after the ECB signaled patience on rate changes, while the yen strengthened amid renewed safe-haven demand as tech stocks slumped.

Gold climbed toward $4,000 per ounce following weak U.S. labor data that revived Fed rate-cut bets. In the U.K., the pound softened after the BoE held rates at 4% with a divided vote, and silver steadied near $48 amid uncertainty over Fed policy direction.

Technical Outlook on Charts
Euro Slips on Guarded ECB Tone
Tech Selloff Improves Yen Appeal
Gold Near $4,000 as Fed Cut Bets Grow
BoE Keeps Rates at 4%, Pound Eases
Silver Pauses as Rate Cut Bets Fade
 
Dollar Rises on Shutdown Progress, Metals Gain (11.10.2025)

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday as optimism grew that the record government shutdown may soon end, following reports of bipartisan Senate support for a temporary funding deal.

The euro slipped toward 1.1550, while the pound eased ahead of BoE remarks. The yen stayed weak near 153.90 as the Bank of Japan maintained a cautious policy stance. Meanwhile, gold climbed above $4,050 on renewed Fed rate-cut bets, and silver surged past $49, supported by weaker U.S. data and safe-haven demand.

Technical Outlook on Charts
Euro Falls as Dollar Gains on Shutdown Hopes
Yen Weakens as BoJ Maintains Cautious Tone
Gold Tops $4,050 on Fed Cut Bets
GBP/USD Softens Ahead of BoE Remarks
Silver Tops $49 on Weak U.S. Data