A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Alun John, EMEA breaking news correspondent, finance and markets
Things are feeling calmer on Monday morning, though we will see how long that lasts as it’s going to be an action-packed week.
EURUSD came with a pip of 1.0871 resistance before reversing to come within a haor of redent 1.2825 support.
Note how 1.0850 is setting its tone.
AUDUSD lagging and trading both sides of .6550. Aussie CPI report is due on Wednesday and will be watched closely as RBA as interest rates are seen on hold for the foreseeable future.
USDJPY DAILY CHART – WEEKLY OUTLOOK FROM THE GLOBAL-VIEW.TRADING CLUB

The retreat from 161.93 has seen broad unwinding of short JPY position before a pause on Friday. Watch AUDJPY, which has been a leader.
151.84 tested (double bottom) which suggests
152-155 as a potential range ahead ot the key BOJ decision on Wednesday with the upside limited as long as 155 holds.
Watch the 200 day mva (yellow), especially after thge BOJ
How the market reacts will depend on
Whether there is a surprise (e.g. no rate hike) or
How much is already discounted
GBPUSD DAILKY CHart – POSTED IN THE GLOBAL-VIEW TRADING CLUB WEEKLY CHARTS

The key event will be Thursday’s BOE decision where a rate cut is possible in what will be a close call.
1.28-1.29 is the current range with THE KEYBTREBDLKINE AND retracement level below 128 and 1.30 on the radar if above 1.30.36
1.2777 SUPPORT IS ALSO 61.8% OF 1.2612-1.3044 SO THE LEVEL THAT NEEDS TO HOLD TO MAINTAIN HOPE THAT THIS IS A RETRACEMENT.
BTCUSD Weekly Chart
Resistances at : 70.750 , 73.850 & 78.400
Supports at : 65.500 , 64.250 & 54.150

I can’t remember a week chock full of key events like this one: 3 key monetary policy meetings, US data, CPI, and month end.
The best I can guarantee is there will be voatility around these key events,
How markets end the week will give a clue how they might trade going fotwards.
See full detailed previews
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Newsquawk Week Ahead 29th July-2nd August: Highlights include FOMC, BoJ, BoE, NFP, ISM Mfg. PMI and OPEC+ JMMC
AN ACHIEVEMENT Called “Success”
TAX THE BILLIONAIRES
G20 countries agree on need to tax the super-rich — but later
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad welcomed what he called an “historic” agreement.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who in Rio said the U.S. doesn’t “see a need or really think it’s desirable to try to negotiate a global agreement on that.”
Tesla – TSLA
Tesla’s stock dropped 12.3% after second- quarter earnings missed expectations, highlighting a weak quarter for the company.
Tesla, Inc. was upgraded by President Capital to Buy, price target now $255, up from $185. Fubon Securities also increased their target to $282. Analyst targets range $85-$310, showing mixed views.

Nvidia – NVDA
Nvidia among chip stocks clawing back. What investors should watch for.
Nvidia Corp. shares (NVDA) are up 2.9% in morning action, while Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares (AMD) are ahead 1.8%. Micron Technology Inc.’s stock (MU) is ahead 1.8% as well. All three had staged three consecutive sessions of declines prior to Friday.
Too much depends on how [Nvidia’s] earnings and guide looks in a month.” Nvidia earnings are due on Aug. 28.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Shares of this chipmaker have returned -13.3% over the past month
For the current quarter, Advanced Micro is expected to post earnings of $0.67 per share, indicating a change of +15.5% from the year-ago quarter.

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