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Fed Divisions Deepen; Focus on BoE Decision and U.S. PCE Prices

(By ATFX Analyst Team)

Key Takeaways

The Fed kept rates unchanged, but three policymakers voted for a hike, underscoring internal divisions over inflation risks. Following the decision, the dollar retreated broadly, Treasury yields were mixed, U.S. equities rose then fell, while gold and oil both rebounded.

Today’s focus: Bank of England rate decision, widely expected to hold rates steady. The vote split will be closely watched, given the Middle East conflict pushing energy prices higher. U.S. June Core PCE Price Index is expected to ease to 3.3% YoY (prior 3.4%), though rising energy costs may lift July inflation. Also watch Eurozone Q2 GDP prelim, expected to hold at 0.5% growth.

 

Global Market Review 30/07/2026

  • U.S. equities fell sharply Wednesday amid Fed divisions. Dow ‑2.18%, S&P 500 ‑1.5%, Nasdaq ‑1.7%.
  • Dollar weakened across the board.
  • Spot gold +0.94% to $4,064.98/oz, intraday high $4,116.26 (highest since July 23).
  • Oil rebounded after three days of declines as Iran attacked a U.S. base and Trump threatened further strikes.

 

Key Events Today:

Apple, Amazon Earnings Report ***

  • 16:00 EU GERMANY GDP QoQ Flash Q2 **
  • 17:00 EU GDP QoQ Flash Q2 ***
  • 17:00 EU Unemployment Rate JUN **
  • 19:00 BoE Interest Rate Decision & Meeting Minutes ***
  • 20:00 EU GERMANY CPI MoM Prel JUL **
  • 20:30 US Core PCE Price Index MoM JUN ***
  • 20:30 US GDP QoQ Adv Q2 ***
  • 20:30 US Initial Jobless Claims ***
  • 21:15 BoE Gov Bailey Speech ***

July 31 (GMT+8)

  • 07:30 JP Unemployment Rate JUN **
  • 09:30 AU PPI Q2 **
  • 09:30 CN NBS Manufacturing & Non Manufacturing PMI JUL **
  • 11:00 BoJ Interest Rate Decision ***
  • 14:30 BOJ Press Conference ***
  • 17:00 EU CPI Flash JUL ***
  • 20:30 CA GDP MAY **
  • 22:00 US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Final JUL ***

 

Markets Analysis 30/07/2026

20260730 EURUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.1483 / 1.1498
  • Support: 1.1449 / 1.1433

EUR/USD surged on Wednesday, posting its best performance since March and breaking 1.1450. Focus today on Eurozone GDP.

Analyst View: Broke above major MAs, hitting mid‑July highs. Watch resistance at 1.1482 and 1.1500.

Bias: Watch prior resistance

20260730 GBPUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.3460 / 1.3510
  • Support: 1.3300 / 1.3251

Sterling rebounded after the Fed decision, nearing 1.3360 before easing. BoE decision today, focus on vote split and Bailey’s remarks.

Analyst View: Rebounded from lows but capped at MA resistance. If below resistance, risk of pullback toward 1.3300.

Bias: Rebound capped

20260730 USDJPY Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 163.75 / 164.01
  • Support: 163.11 / 162.84

USD/JPY dipped on Wednesday but stayed near multi‑decade highs. Awaiting BoJ decision Friday. Rebounded in Asia Thursday.

Analyst View: Tested 10‑day MA support, then rebounded. Likely to consolidate in high range.

Bias: Range consolidation

20260730 US Crude Oil Futures (SEP) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 87.31 / 90.49
  • Support: 80.32 / 77.19

Oil rebounded as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Iran‑backed groups in Iraq. U.S. data showed domestic crude inventories at multi‑year lows.

Analyst View: Found support at the 20‑day MA, rebounded, and is hovering near the 10‑day MA. Watch for range trading if resistance holds.

Bias: Range trading

20260730 Spot Gold (XAU/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 4117 / 4142
  • Support: 4014 / 3990

20260730 Spot Silver (XAG/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 59.74 / 60.34
  • Support: 56.66 / 55.92

The Bullion rebounded after the Fed decision. Gold recovered above $4,000, but Middle East tensions may cap upside.

Analyst View: Gold broke above MAs, needs to hold to attract further buying toward $4,110. Watch U.S. GDP and PCE for guidance.

Bias: Mild rebound

20260730 Dow Jones Futures Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 52,065 / 52,299
  • Support: 51,306 / 51,075

Dow plunged over 1,100 points Wednesday amid Fed divisions and Middle East tensions.

Analyst View: Ended near last week’s lows. Holding above 51,500 could ease pressure. Watch U.S. GDP and PCE.

Bias: Pressured

20260730 NASDAQ 100 Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 27,731 / 27,842
  • Support: 27,128 / 27,010

Nasdaq fell for the sixth straight day Wednesday, dragged by semiconductor weakness. Microsoft and Meta earnings mixed; Apple and Amazon next.

Analyst View: Dropped to lowest since April, near 27,000. Watch U.S. GDP and PCE for support signals.

Bias: Pressured

20260730 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 65,872 / 66,937
  • Support: 62,349 / 61,266

Bitcoin rose in Asia Thursday after the Fed held rates—traders watching ETF inflows post‑FOMC.

Analyst View: BTC/USD has been steady for two days, trying to rebound. Key resistance is at 64,400–64,750 (MAs); failure to break it keeps it range-bound.

Bias: Range trading

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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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