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NAGA Weekly Recap May 19 - 23, 2025

Markets are looking heavy this week, with signs pointing to a potential breakdown. Gold pushed higher off key support, while the Yen gained strength. Silver is benefiting from Dollar weakness rather than real demand. In the U.S., recession risks are still in play—expect some profit-taking. A rate cut in Australia weakened the Aussie, hinting at shifting risk sentiment in an otherwise quiet data week. Diverging PMI data added to currency volatility, and that’s likely to continue into next week.

Markets Stocks on the Brink of a Pullback After climbing recently, stocks look ready to cool off. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are showing bearish signals, hinting that the rally may be losing steam. Meanwhile, some investors are eyeing Bitcoin as a digital gold hedge amid growing uncertainty. Keep an eye on upcoming U.S. economic data—it could create new challenges for stocks. Stocks Robinhood Under the Microscope for Options Trading The SEC is investigating Robinhood for potentially failing to disclose risks and properly oversee its options trading platform. Regulators claim the app may have misled retail investors about key factors like risk levels, margin requirements, and real-time exposure—especially during volatile market swings. Commodities Oil Prices Fall Amid Demand Uncertainty and Ceasefire Hopes Oil slipped this week as concerns about global demand resurfaced. A stronger dollar and disappointing economic data from key regions weighed on prices, reversing a recent rally in Brent and WTI. Inflation and slower growth in China and Europe add to the cautious mood. Traders are now focused on upcoming OPEC+ decisions and U.S. inventory numbers for the next direction. Forex Yen Gains Ground as BoJ Rate Hike Bets Rise The yen strengthened this week, sending USD/JPY down to 143.10 amid growing speculation that the Bank of Japan might raise rates soon. A softer U.S. dollar, pressured by weak inflation data, boosted expectations for Fed rate cuts. With global stocks slipping, risk appetite cooled, driving demand for safe-haven currencies like the yen. All eyes are now on the upcoming BoJ meeting for signs of what’s next. With gold breaking out, the yen gaining strength, and stocks showing cracks, volatility is ramping up. Keep an eye on U.S. economic data, central bank moves, and PMI reports—these will set the next market direction. Stay sharp.

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2025-05-26 12:08:50 (GMT)

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