The U.S. under president Trump is effectively trying to monetise its economic, political and military hegemony.

Urban Outfitters has a rental clothing segment called Nuuly that is finally making the business work.

Gold (XAU/USD) kicks off the week on a volatile note, staging a sharp intraday recovery after briefly dipping to an 11-day low near $3,323.

Markets have amped up rate-cut expectations for both this year and next, with some even ludicrously calling for a 50-basis-point reduction in next month’s FOMC meeting.

​​​​​​​The healthcare sector, particularly managed‑care insurers, has been under pressure recently, driven by rising medical costs, regulatory scrutiny, earnings disappointments, and reputational challenges.

The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.85 percent to 3,728.03, reaching a ten-year high. The Nikkei rose 0.77 percent to 43,714.31, hitting a record high.

A breakout above $130 may trigger a move towards $139–$150.

Interest Rates are slightly lower today as some short covering is happening in front of Chair Powell’s keynote at Jackson Hole this week.

Analysis of the S&P 500 e-mini weekly action areas.

​​​​​​​The U.S. Dollar versus the Euro is sitting right at a key level. A topside break of 1.17 Euro-USD would mean there's medium term upside potential to 1.24.

The inflation headlines drove stock prices mainly because of their effect on the expectations for how much and when the Federal Reserve will be setting interest rates through the end of 2025.

In June, eurozone exports dropped by 2.4% month-on-month and on the year were up by 0.4%.

With markets still hovering near record highs, the coming week’s data will test whether momentum can continue into late summer.

The US Dollar's recovery against the Yen has lost steam at 148.50, with all eyes on Ukraine's summit.

U.S. import prices rebound in July on higher, driven by increases in consumer goods costs. 

The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades in a tight range around 1.3550 against the US Dollar (USD).

President Trump and others in his administration have been pushing for lower interest rates for months – one wonders what they’re worried about – and are doing and saying anything to get them.

Oil prices have fallen more than 10% this month, also pressured by concerns about the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs and rising OPEC+ supply.

Despite profitability challenges, strong momentum and governance reforms boosted LYFT’s 46% one-year return.

The Russell 2000 (IWM​​​​​​​) remains the laggard on the weekly timeframe. However, it does now enjoy a net bullish technical picture.