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Rate-Hike Outlook Firms on Strong U.S. Data; Tech Stocks Fall

(By ATFX Analyst Team)

Key Takeaways

U.S. Q1 GDP was revised up to 2.1%, while May PCE inflation rose above 4% year-on-year. Markets still expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady in July, with the earliest possible hike in September.

  • Today: June Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index final reading. Confidence remains weak amid inflation and rate hikes; markets expect a rebound.

 

Global Market Review 26/06/2026

U.S. stocks mixed: Dow +0.14%, S&P 500 -0.01%, Nasdaq -0.46%. Treasury yields fell, and the dollar weakened. Gold rose as Fed hike odds fell. Oil +2% after Oman vessel incident.

 

Key Events Today:

  • 22:00 US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Final JUN ***

 

Key Data and Events Coming Week（GMT+8）

  • Monday: EU Economic Sentiment, US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
  • Tuesday: ECB President Lagarde Speech, CN Manufacturing & Non-Manufacturing PMI, GB GDP, GERMANY CPI & Unemployment Rate, CA GDP, US CB Consumer Confidence
  • Wednesday: AU/JP/EU/GB/US Manufacturing PMI, EU CPI, US ADP Employment Change & ISM Manufacturing PMI, EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change
  • Thursday: EU Unemployment Rate, US Non-Farm Payrolls & Initial Jobless Claims, US Factory Orders
  • Friday: US Holiday, AU/JP/EU/GB Services & Composite PMI

 

Markets Analysis 26/06/2026

20260626 EURUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.1408 / 1.1422
  • Support: 1.1328 / 1.1314

EUR/USD stabilized near a 13‑month low after U.S. inflation data came in as expected. A mild rebound late in the session halted the prior three‑day decline.

Analyst View: The pair is near its lows, and with limited catalysts, EUR/USD may remain range-bound, potentially testing above 1.1400.

Bias: Low‑range consolidation

20260626 GBPUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.3246 / 1.3269
  • Support: 1.3150 / 1.3132

Despite a strong U.S. core PCE, the dollar weakened, allowing GBP/USD to rebound and briefly rise above 1.3200, extending gains in early Asian trading.

Analyst View: The rebound has held the lower boundary of the downtrend channel. A further rise needs a break above the 10-day moving average around 1.3260.

Bias: Low‑range consolidation

20260626 USDJPY Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 162.06 / 162.18
  • Support: 161.65 / 161.49

USD/JPY continues to fluctuate near a nearly 40‑year high. The widening U.S.–Japan yield differential keeps the yen under pressure. The pair edged higher yesterday but slowed as the dollar retreated.

Analyst View: USD/JPY remains in high-level consolidation. With momentum slowing, intraday position adjustments may follow. Watch for short-term pullbacks if profit-taking emerges.

Bias: Cautiously bullish

20260626 US Crude Oil Futures (AUG) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 73.68 / 74.29
  • Support: 69.66 / 69.04

Crude oil rebounded after another vessel incident near the Strait of Hormuz. WTI briefly rose above $73, but increased tanker traffic through the strait continues to cap the upside amid rising supply.

Analyst View: After ending a three-day decline, crude may consolidate within the lower range. Any rebound is likely to stay moderate, with the 10-day moving average above $75 acting as resistance.

Bias: Low‑range consolidation

20260626 Spot Gold (XAU/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 4024 / 4078
  • Support: 3983 / 3939

20260626 Spot Silver (XAG/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 60.33 / 61.49
  • Support: 55.30 / 54.12

Despite an elevated U.S. core PCE, gold rebounded yesterday as the dollar weakened, recovering from its lowest level since November 2025 and reclaiming the $4,000 mark.

Analyst View: Gold’s rebound rests on two days of buying around $3,960. If this level holds, it may rise toward $4,100.

Bias: Mild rebound

20260626 Dow Jones Futures Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 52537 / 52744
  • Support: 51663 / 51404

The Dow fluctuated after U.S. data and briefly reached a new intraday record. While PCE and GDP surpassed expectations, they didn’t raise the chances of an immediate Fed rate hike.

Analyst View: Dow futures surged to 52,660 after a strong open, setting a new intraday high for the first time in nearly a week, but it failed to hold. This level remains key resistance.

Bias: High‑level consolidation

20260626 NASDAQ 100 Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 30084 / 30381
  • Support: 28801 / 28493

Tech weakness and persistent valuation concerns continued to pressure Nasdaq, though the pace of decline has moderated.

Analyst View: The index briefly approached the 10- and 20-day moving averages near 29,800 before retreating, with modest rebound momentum. Monitor trading within the moving-average band and this week’s lows.

Bias: Range‑bound consolidation

20260626 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 60306/61252
  • Support: 58155/57177

Bitcoin is trading around $59,000, its lowest level since 2024, as expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve and potential rate hikes weigh on crypto sentiment.

Analyst View: BTC/USD fell below $60,000 following three declines but has seen some buying interest recently. The focus is on whether downside momentum can ease.

Bias: Under pressure at lower levels

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Martin Lam

 

Martin Lam is ATFX Chief Analyst for Asia Pacific, with over 20 years of experience in global forex and investment markets. He holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Deakin University and has held senior roles at leading FX brokerage firms.

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