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ECB’s Olli Rehn Signals Possible Rate Hike if Inflation Risks Rise

ECB policymaker Olli Rehn struck a hawkish tone, saying the central bank could still raise interest rates again if inflation pressures worsen.

Although wage growth is starting to ease, the ECB remains cautious because of ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising energy-related inflation risks. Following the comments, EUR/USD stayed supported near 1.1625 as traders scaled back expectations for aggressive ECB rate cuts.

Key Takeaways:

•ECB could hike rates again if inflation remains elevated

•Wage growth is slowing, reducing some inflation pressure

•Energy prices and geopolitical tensions remain major risks

•EUR/USD held firm after the hawkish remarks

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 2 days ago
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⚠️U.S. emergency oil reserves are shrinking fast

U.S. emergency oil reserves are shrinking fast. Last week alone, the government released 8.6 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — the largest weekly drawdown ever recorded.

That marked the seventh consecutive weekly decline, bringing total reserves down to 384 million barrels, their lowest level since late 2024.

Meanwhile, U.S. oil exports are still hovering near record highs, highlighting strong global demand for American crude.

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 8 days ago
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USD/JPY still looks bullish on the 4H chart while holding above the 20 EMA near 157.9.

Price is sitting around the 61.8% Fib retracement, and momentum remains strong, although RSI is above 70 and entering overbought territory.

Key levels I’m watching:

• Resistance: 159.5 then 160.7

• Support: 157.9 then 157.2

If bulls keep control above the EMA, a move toward 160 remains possible.

u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 8 days ago
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US Jobless Claims Rise to 211K, Above Forecasts

US Initial Jobless Claims rose to 211K for the week ending May 9, above expectations and up from the prior week’s revised 199K.

Continuing Claims also increased to 1.782M.

Markets showed limited reaction, with the US Dollar Index hovering near 98.50 amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 9 days ago
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Forex market headlines:

U.S. dollar stayed strong after high inflation data.

EUR/USD and GBP/USD traded lower against the dollar.

Japanese yen remained volatile on intervention concerns.

Asian currencies traded mixed amid geopolitical tensions.

Australian dollar stayed firm on hawkish RBA outlook.

Traders focused on upcoming U.S. inflation and Fed signals.

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 10 days ago
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Gold is acting weird today.

CPI came in hotter than expected, oil is back above $100, and traders are basically giving up on the idea of Fed rate cuts in 2026. Normally you’d think that would be bullish for gold… but gold, silver, and mining stocks all sold off instead.

The article’s main point is that energy prices are starting to leak into the rest of the economy:

•gas prices up

•shelter still expensive

•real wages falling

•core inflation staying sticky

Meanwhile the dollar is strengthening, which seems to be putting pressure on metals in the short term.

One thing that stood out to me was the argument that if oil supply issues continue, inflation could stay elevated way longer than markets expect — maybe even into 2027.

Curious what people here think:

Does gold eventually break higher in a stagflation environment, or do higher rates + a stronger dollar keep dragging it down?

u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 11 days ago
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🚨 US CPI Inflation Comes in Hot — 3.8% YoY vs 3.7% Expected

April US CPI data just dropped:

- CPI YoY: 3.8% (Prev. 3.3%)

- CPI MoM: +0.6%

- Core CPI YoY: 2.8%

- Core CPI MoM: +0.4%

Main drivers:

- Energy prices surged (+3.8%)

- Shelter inflation remained elevated

- Food prices also moved higher

Immediate market reaction:

- USD strengthened

- DXY up around 0.4%

- GBP among weakest major currencies after release

This may further delay Fed rate cut expectations if inflation stays sticky over the next few months.

What’s your market outlook after this CPI print?

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 11 days ago
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JUST 20 MINUTES TO GO BEFORE THE KEY ECONOMIC NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT

🔴NONFARM PAYROLLS (APR)

🔴AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS (MoM) (APR)

A higher-than-expected reading is positive for the USD🔼

Alower-than-expected reading is negative for the USD🔽

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🔴UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (APR)

A higher-than-expected reading is negative for the USD🔽

A lower-than-expected reading is positive for the USD🔼

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 15 days ago
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Gold is still holding strong above the key 4700 level, which shows buyers are defending the market for now. A weaker U.S. dollar and ongoing safe-haven demand are helping support prices, but rising Treasury yields and uncertainty around future Fed rate cuts are keeping upside momentum limited.

Intraday Outlook

As long as gold stays above 4700, price could move toward 4765 and possibly 4790.

A clean breakout above 4790 may open the door for stronger bullish momentum.

Bearish Side

If gold falls below 4685, we could see profit-taking push prices toward 4650–4620.

*Trade Idea

Buy zone: 4695–4705

Targets: 4765 / 4790

Stop loss: 4660*

Key Things Moving Gold Today

U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) expectations

Dollar Index movement

U.S.–Iran geopolitical news

Fed rate cut outlook

u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 15 days ago
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Global markets are trading risk-on as optimism around a possible U.S.–Iran peace deal boosts equities and pushes oil prices lower.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossed 62,000 for the first time, driven by strong AI and semiconductor momentum from TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK hynix. Meanwhile, Brent crude slipped below $100, helping ease inflation and bond yield pressure.

Markets are now focused on Friday’s U.S. NFP report, while traders continue monitoring Strait of Hormuz tensions and geopolitical developments.

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 16 days ago
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Crude oil remains highly volatile near 92.80 as markets react to U.S.–Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz risks, and OPEC+ expectations.

Key levels: • Resistance: 94.20 / 96.50

• Support: 91.00 / 89.50

Price action suggests consolidation, but volatility remains elevated with headlines driving sentiment.

Do you see crude pushing higher again or correcting further from here?

u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 16 days ago
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Global bond markets are sending a warning signal that stock markets seem to be ignoring—similar to what happened before the *2007–2008 Financial Crisis*.

While the *NASDAQ Composite* is hitting new highs, bond yields across the U.S., Japan, and Europe are rising sharply. This means borrowing is becoming more expensive—for governments, businesses, and consumers.

The U.S. already has massive debt and rising interest costs. At the same time, Japan and Europe are also seeing higher yields, which could put additional pressure on global markets. Rising oil prices, partly due to tensions around the *Strait of Hormuz*, are adding to inflation, making it harder for central banks to cut rates.

In simple terms: stocks are showing confidence, but bonds are signaling risk. In the past, when this kind of gap appeared, the bond market eventually proved right.

u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 17 days ago
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Iran - U.S. tensions are heating up, with attacks in the Strait of Hormuz disrupting shipping. Despite that, Trump is still leaning toward negotiation over escalation.

•Iran’s nuclear timeline hasn’t changed much (~1 year), unless enriched uranium stockpiles are targeted.

•Oil markets are reacting—discounted crude and risky transit routes are creating volatility.

•Globally, we’re seeing mixed signals: Australia hiked rates, while inflation is creeping up again in Switzerland.

•Meanwhile, the U.S. is looking into AI regulation and private credit risks, and big players like Apple are exploring domestic chip production.

My question:

Do you think markets are underpricing the geopolitical risk here, or is this already priced in

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 18 days ago
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The latest Fed meeting was kinda unusual — 4 dissents, which you don’t see often.

Some members aren’t on board with cutting rates early, so there’s clearly some disagreement inside the Fed. Markets reacted a bit hawkish after that.

But honestly, it still feels like everything depends on the data:

Cuts probably delayed, not canceled

Oil + inflation will be key

Strong jobs data could push cuts further out

My take:

Doesn’t feel like a big shift yet, just more uncertainty. Probably means more volatility in USD and rates.

What do you guys think?

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u/Brave-Jury-9175 — 18 days ago