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The United States Baker Hughes oil rig count dropped to 410 from a previous count of 415. This decline highlights changes in the oil industry landscape.
Following weak US employment data and manufacturing PMI, EUR/USD climbed above 1.1550. The US Dollar faced pressure, aiding several currencies to gain ground.
Gbp Usd Reverses Loss Streak
GBP/USD rose above 1.3250, reversing a six-day loss streak, as poor US job numbers diminished the Dollar’s strength. Meanwhile, gold reached around $3,350, reacting to falling US Treasury yields.
Cryptocurrencies experienced challenges despite a robust July, with Bitcoin falling below $115,000. Concerns linger over support levels amidst increasing liquidations.
The euro area displayed resilience, buoyed by the EU-US agreement and Germany’s fiscal plans. There remains uncertainty about future economic indicators possibly prompting policy adjustments.
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Us Dollar Faces Continued Pressure
Based on the weak US jobs and manufacturing data, we see continued pressure on the US Dollar. The July 2025 non-farm payrolls report showed an addition of only 85,000 jobs, falling far short of the 190,000 consensus estimate and confirming a cooling economy. We believe that shorting US Dollar Index futures or buying put options on the dollar presents a clear opportunity in the coming weeks.
We are positioning for further strength in the euro and the pound against the dollar. With EUR/USD breaking the key 1.1550 level and the latest Eurozone CPI data for July 2025 coming in slightly hot at 2.4%, the European Central Bank may be slower to cut rates than the US Federal Reserve. Buying call options on EUR/USD and GBP/USD could capture this upward momentum.
The flight to safety is evident as gold soars past $3,350 an ounce. This move is fueled by the US 10-year Treasury yield dropping below 3.50%, a low not seen since early 2024, which makes non-yielding gold more attractive. We are looking at buying gold futures, recalling the significant rallies in similar low-yield environments, such as the one following the 2020 global pandemic response.
The drop in the US oil rig count to 410 suggests a future tightening of supply. However, this is countered by fears of weakening demand, which was supported by the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showing a surprise build in crude inventories of 2.1 million barrels. This conflict between supply and demand indicators suggests high volatility, making strategies like options strangles on WTI crude futures appealing.
Cryptocurrencies are showing signs of exhaustion after a strong July. With Bitcoin dipping below $115,000 and open interest showing a bias towards short positions, we anticipate further consolidation or a deeper correction. We are considering buying put options on Bitcoin to hedge against a potential drop towards the $100,000 psychological support level.
