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The Eurozone’s CFTC EUR net positions decreased to €162.8K from a previous €1575K. The EUR/USD concluded the week near 1.1640, posting a 0.7% loss due to a robust US Dollar.
Gold saw upward movement, breaking above $4,500, poised for a 4% weekly gain following the US Nonfarm Payroll release. EUR/USD targets fresh lows of 1.1600 as the US Dollar continues to strengthen.
The Gbp Usd And Cryptocurrency Market
The GBP/USD fell below 1.3400 and is close to its 200-day simple moving average, near 1.3380. In contrast, Bitcoin stayed below its 50-day EMA at $90,000, while Ethereum remained above $3,000.
XRP is trading under pressure, with weak retail demand impacting its market position. Meanwhile, the upcoming week may see US CPI data as a challenge to the Dollar, with anticipated intensifying Fedspeak.
Various brokers were identified as leading choices for currency trading in 2026, with a focus on cost and platform options. The crypto market faced further potential declines as market sentiment leaned cautious with slowing demand.
The Us Dollar And Market Volatility
We should see the huge drop in net long Euro positions as a major warning sign for the currency. This wasn’t a small change; it’s a nearly 90% collapse in bullish bets by large speculators, suggesting a major trend reversal is underway. Buying put options on the EUR/USD, with strike prices below the 1.1600 level, could be a good way to position for more weakness.
The US dollar is clearly in control, and with the important Consumer Price Index (CPI) report coming up on Tuesday, we can expect volatility to increase. Looking back at 2025, we saw similar pre-CPI jitters cause sharp market swings of over 100 pips in a single session. This makes buying call options on the US Dollar Index a sensible way to follow the trend, while defined-risk strategies could protect against a surprise data print.
Gold’s powerful rally above $4,500 an ounce, happening at the same time as a strong dollar, tells us that deep market fear is the real driver here. This type of price action, where gold and the dollar rise together, is rare and typically signals a major flight to safety, much like we saw during the geopolitical tensions of 2024. We believe holding long positions in gold through futures or call options is warranted as it acts as a primary hedge against uncertainty.
The Australian and Canadian dollars look weak as they are getting hit by both the strong US dollar and their own disappointing economic news. In Australia, inflation has now missed expectations for two straight quarters, which historically has led to prolonged weakness for the Aussie, as we witnessed in early 2025. This makes selling the AUD/USD pair compelling, while the Canadian dollar will likely remain under pressure as oil prices struggle to stay above $70 a barrel.
