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Bitcoin slips as Trump fails to get poll boost after presidential debate – Crypto News

Bitcoin rebounds before coming under pressure again Harris seen as winner of first presidential debate with pro-crypto Trump Unconvincing recovery in equities doesn’t help sentiment for cryptos Bitcoin’s rebound runs into trouble Bitcoin and other major cryptos have bounced back from their late August-early September slide, but lingering anxiety in the markets about a slowing US economy is limiting the upside, while the country’s looming presidential election is also keepi
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Daily Comment – Equities are directionless ahead of US inflation report

Mixed movements in equities as markets prepare for CPI Strong possibility for a downside surprise in inflation  US presidential debate dominates headlines Bitcoin suffers while gold and yen rally Stocks are in anticipation mode US equity indices were mixed yesterday with the Nasdaq 100 index recording another green day and the Dow Jones mimicking the European stock indices’ negative performance.
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Equities volatility jumps as sentiment turns negative – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility remains low as market digests US data prints Volatility in commodities remains low apart from oil Stock indices and bitcoin experience much higher volatility Volatility in the main FX pairs, including euro/dollar, has eased in the past few days as the market is digesting last week’s US labour market data and preparing for Wednesday’s CPI report, which could play a role in determining the size of the imminent Fed rate cut.
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Daily Comment – Equities rebound but face danger from US presidential debate  

Equities turn positive, but sentiment is fragile US presidential debate today could prove market moving UK labour market data supports the pound Bitcoin gains as risk sentiment improves, gold is range-bound Stocks breathe better US equity markets recorded gains in yesterday’s session, with the Nasdaq 100 index leading the rally, and euro/dollar dropped close to 1.1030 despite the fact that most participants remain uncertain about next week’s Fed rate cut size and confus
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Cryptos’ short-term outlook rests on the Fed – Crypto News

Cryptos trade lower due to overall negative market sentiment Spot ETFs outflow confirm investors’ lower appetite Cryptos desperately looking for new bullish catalysts Ethereum a tad above some key support levels Cryptocurrencies remain under pressure The cryptocurrency world remains under severe pressure with bitcoin repeatedly failing to climb above the $60k area.
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Technical Analysis – Bitcoin slides and hits the 56,200 support

Bitcoin has been declining since August 26 The bigger picture points to a broadening formation Oscillators imply further declines within the pattern BTCUSD has been sliding lately, after hitting resistance near the 64,700 zone on August 24 and 26. The crypto king dropped below the key support (now turned into resistance) zone of 61,600 and found support slightly below 56,200 yesterday.
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Volatility eases across the board ahead of key US data – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility drops as market prepares for an action-packed week Volatility in commodities crashes to new lows apart from oil Stock indices and bitcoin experience much lower volatility Volatility in the main FX pairs, including euro/dollar, has eased in the past few days as the market is preparing for this week’s US labour market data releases that could play a key role in determining the size of the imminent rate cut by the Fed.
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Bitcoin holds above $60,000 ahead of Jackson Hole – Crypto News

Bitcoin recoups some losses as risk sentiment rebounds But cryptos fail to erase latest slump, lagging against stocks Absence of new catalysts shifts attention to presidential race   Bitcoin at a crucial level ahead of Jackson Hole Bitcoin is down more than 9% this month, lagging almost against every major asset class. In early August, cryptocurrencies plummeted amid a broader selloff in risk sensitive assets, after the July downbeat NFP report triggered concerns over the health
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Volatility ebbs as recession fears evaporate – Volatility Watch

Besides EUR/USD, FX volatility subsides as markets digest rate path repricing Volatility in precious metals is still high, but oil enters calmer waters Stock indices and Bitcoin volatility at their bottom of their 30-day range Recession concerns from a weaker-than-expected July NFP report have been fading, though they led to notable adjustments in expectations about major central banks' interest rate paths. This week, investors are focused on Jerome Powell's Jackson H
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Technical Analysis – BTCUSD completes death cross

BTCUSD trades sideways in the past few sessions Sentiment deteriorates after multiple rejections at 50-day SMA Momentum indicators are skewed to the downside BTCUSD (Bitcoin) has been losing ground in August, experiencing a strong selloff on the back of a downbeat July NFP report. In contrast to stocks, Bitcoin has failed to recover notable ground as the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) has repeatedly repelled any upside attempts.
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Market Comment – Euro/dollar in critical area as the Jackson Hole Symposium nears

Stocks record strong weekly gains as the first Fed rate cut gets closer Markets are gradually preparing for the Jackson Hole gathering Euro/dollar trades within a critical resistance area Gold in demand as geopolitics generate headlines Stocks rally, enjoy the mixed US data Markets continue to recover after the recent rout, with US equities finishing last week with strong gains.
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Market anxiety fades but volatility remains high – Volatility Watch

FX volatility smoothens a little bit as markets digest rate path repricing Volatility in commodities still high amid resurgence of geopolitical tensions Stock indices and Bitcoin still volatile while traders unwind bearish bets  Recession concerns from a weaker-than-expected NFP report two weeks ago have been fading, though they led to notable adjustments in expectations about major central banks' interest rate paths.
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Bitcoin stages comeback after sharp selloff – Crypto News

Bitcoin took a hit by a wave of risk aversion in markets But it quickly bounced back as traders bought the dip Ethereum completes death cross on the daily chart   Bitcoin recoups losses Cryptocurrencies plummeted on the back of a broader selloff in risk sensitive assets, triggered by concerns over the health of the US economy after the latest downbeat NFP report.
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Market angst pushes volatility higher across the board – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility skyrockets as recession fears resurface Volatility in commodities jumps as geopolitics takes centre stage Stock indices experience much stronger volatility, decoupling from Bitcoin Volatility in the main FX pairs, including euro/dollar, jumped to the highest level of the past month as fears of recession, on the back of last Friday’s weak US labour market report, resulted in the market pricing in an aggressive easing path for most central banks during 2024.
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Market Comment – Markets breathe easier but will it last?

Slightly more positive tone in equity markets today Fear of recession fuels Fed rate cut expectations Light calendar today, focus on data during Asian session RBA remains hawkish, considers rate hike US stock markets set the tone for recovery With the US stock markets recovering slightly yesterday, the overall market sentiment is more positive today.
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Bitcoin retreats as traders unwind Trump trade – Crypto News

Bitcoin slips after failing to claim the 70,000 psychological mark Probably due to profit taking as markets clip odds of a Trump win Crypto correlation with stocks remains relatively low   Bitcoin under pressure Bitcoin has been on a slippery slope this week after touching the $70,000 psychological mark, on Monday, for the first time since June 7. Much of this weakness is attributed to the risk off sentiment observed in markets, but it is certainly more than that.
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Technical Analysis – BTCUSD retreats from 1-month high

BTCUSD pulls back after touching the 70,000 mark The bears eye the 50-day SMA as next crucial target Momentum indicators are skewed to the downside BTCUSD (Bitcoin) had a very strong July, with the price reaching the 70,000 psychological mark for the first time in more than a month. Since then, it has been experiencing a downside correction, which is on track to test the 50-day simple moving average (SMA).
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Volatility remains elevated across the board – Volatility Watch

Yen crosses are very volatile after BoJ hike aids yen's recovery Volatility in commodity sphere jumps amid geopolitical flare ups Global stock indices in turbulent waters but for different reasons   Volatility in yen crosses has increased considerably as the latest interest rate hike by the BoJ has added more fuel to the yen’s recovery from multi-year lows against major peers.
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Market Comment – Markets in waiting mode ahead of earnings releases and risk events

Key earnings releases and numerous central bank meetings coming up US stocks in waiting mode, dollar recovering across the board Key euro area data today but all eyes are on Wednesday's BoJ meeting Gold, oil and bitcoin move in parallel Stocks are mixed ahead of this week’s key events US stock indices were mixed yesterday as the market is preparing for this week’s big events.
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Bitcoin displays high volatility as correlation with stocks frays – Crypto News

Bitcoin rises on Friday in an overall volatile week Correlation between cryptos and tech stocks weakens Ethereum fails to capitalise on spot Ether ETF launch   Crypto market floods with fresh catalysts Bitcoin has exhibited some wild swings lately, while its traditional strong correlation with other risk-sensitive assets has ebbed significantly.
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