1. Forex Market Insight    

EUR/USD  

The war in Ukraine and its economic impact, particularly soaring food and energy inflation, has been a major drag on the euro, which has depreciated more than 8% against the dollar this year. 

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve have reacted differently to soaring inflation, also weighing on the euro. 

Data on Friday, 1^st July 2022, showed that eurozone inflation hit a new record high, adding to the rationale for the ECB to raise interest rates this month. 

EUR/USD was up 0.2% at $1.0440, barely holding above a five-year low of $1.0349 hit in May. 

Technical Analysis：

(EUR/USD 1-hour chart)  

We focus on the 1.0357-line today. If EUR runs steadily below the 1.0357-line, then pay attention to the support strength of the two positions of 1.0357 and 1.0184. If the strength of EUR breaks above the 1.0357-line, then pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of 1.0529 and 1.0642.

GBP Intraday Trend Analysis   

Fundamental Analysis：

Global recession fears have kept the dollar higher, even as markets have lowered expectations for a U.S. interest rate hike. 

Markets are now pricing in about an 85% chance of another 75 basis point rate hike this month, with rates expected to hit 3.25% to 3.5% by the end of the year, with a cut in 2023. 

The dollar index retreated 0.03% to 105.02, not far from last month’s 20-year high of 105.790. 

GBP/USD rose 0.4% to $1.2143 on Monday, 4^th July 2022, after hitting a two-week low of $1.1976 on Friday, 1^st July 2022. 

Technical Analysis： 

(GBP/USD 1-hour chart) 

Execution Insight:   

GBP is mainly focused on the 1.2106-line today. If GBP runs below the 1.2106-line, it will pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of 1.2056 and 1.1970. If GBP runs above the 1.2106-line, then pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of 1.2243 and 1.2301. 

2. Precious Metals Market Insight   

Gold   

Fundamental Analysis:   

Gold fell on Monday, 4^th July 2022, as the prospect of higher interest rates weakened the appeal for this non-yielding asset, but a weaker dollar helped gold prices hold firm above the $1,800 support level. 

Gold bulls are caught in a quagmire of aggressive Fed policy actions as the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates erodes the appeal for the precious metal, with the Fed expected to raise rates by another 75 basis points this month. 

Technical Analysis：   

(Gold 1-hour chart)   

Trading Strategies:   

Gold pays attention to the 1816-line today. If the gold price runs steadily below the 1816-line, then it will pay attention to the support strength of the 1793 and 1783 positions. If the gold price breaks above the 1816-line, then pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of the 1832 and 1847.                                                     

3. Commodities Market Insight   

WTI Crude Oil   

Fundamental Analysis:

Oil prices rose on Monday, 4^th July 2022, as supply concerns over reduced OPEC production, unrest in Libya and sanctions against Russia outweighed fears of a global demand recession. 

Eurozone inflation hit another record high in June, strengthening the case for a rapid rate hike by the European Central Bank, while U.S. consumer confidence hit a record low. 

Technical Analysis：   

(Crude oil 1-hour chart)   

Trading Strategies:   

Oil prices focus on the 102.52-line today. If the oil price runs above the 102.52-line, then focus on the suppression strength of the two positions of 105.01 and 107.52. If the oil price runs below the 102.52-line, then pay attention to the support strength of the two positions of 99.50 and 97.33.  

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