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Most metals have been under pressure in recent weeks. XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XPTUSD, and XPDUSD are declining amid a strong U.S. dollar, expectations of prolonged high interest rates in the United States, and cautious investor sentiment toward non-yielding assets. However, CUCUSD stands out from the broader trend: copper maintains stronger medium-term performance and remains one of the few metals that has shown notable growth since autumn 2025.


Key drivers behind metal price movements:

• XAUUSD ? dollar strength and high rates. Gold tends to lose support when the dollar strengthens, as it becomes more expensive for buyers using other currencies. Additional pressure comes from expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy, since higher yields on dollar-denominated assets reduce the appeal of gold.
  
• XAGUSD ? decline in Indian imports. Silver has come under pressure following reduced purchases from India, one of the world?s largest consumers. Import restrictions and higher duties have weakened external demand, creating a negative signal for the market.
  
• XPTUSD ? profit-taking after a price rally. After a period of rising prices, some investors have started closing positions and reallocating capital into less volatile instruments. While the fundamental deficit in platinum remains, it has not fully offset short-term selling pressure.
• XPDUSD ? weak long-term demand from the auto industry. Palladium is widely used in gasoline-powered vehicles, but it is largely unnecessary for electric vehicles. As the EV market expands, the long-term demand outlook from the automotive sector continues to weaken.
  
• CUCUSD ? copper moves against the trend. Unlike gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, copper appears stronger due to demand from energy infrastructure, electrification, grid expansion, data centers, and AI-related industries. This creates a clear contrast in the market: while some metals decline due to dollar strength, interest rates, and weak demand, CUCUSD is supported by long-term industrial factors.

Palladium remains the most vulnerable, as growing EV adoption gradually reduces demand from the automotive sector. Gold and silver may also stay under pressure as long as the dollar remains strong and markets expect high U.S. interest rates.

Copper, on the other hand, stands out as an exception within the sector. Its growth since autumn 2025 reflects continued investor expectations of strong future demand tied to energy, infrastructure, and technology development. Therefore, when assessing metals, it is important to distinguish between assets pressured by monetary policy and those supported by structural industrial demand.

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Gold starts the week near $4,195 per ounce after recovering from recent lows. The main constraint remains expectations of higher US interest rates: following the Federal Reserve?s decision, the US dollar strengthened and short-term US Treasury yields rose. This reduces the appeal of a non-yielding asset.

Progress in US-Iran negotiations has reduced demand for defensive assets, although the fragility of the agreements may limit further downside. US core inflation data could reinforce expectations of a restrictive policy stance. If this backdrop remains in place, the priority remains a decline in XAUUSD.

Trading idea: SELL 4195.00, SL 4225.00, TP 4105.00


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The US equity market starts the week with continued interest in the technology sector. Progress in US-Iran negotiations has eased concerns about rising energy costs, while demand for semiconductor stocks has supported Asian markets. This creates a favourable environment for #SP500.

The main risk for the index is linked to interest rate expectations. The Federal Reserve kept its target range at 3.50%?3.75%, while the market has increased the probability of another rate hike later this year. US Treasury yields may limit valuations of growth stocks, but resilient earnings expectations and lower geopolitical tensions continue to support the case for further gains in #SP500.

Trading idea: BUY 7520, SL 7460, TP 7700




Brent starts the week near $81 per barrel, with the outlook for shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remaining the main factor. US-Iran negotiations have raised hopes of lower tensions, but the final agreement is designed to last 60 days, and the recovery of shipping activity and export flows may take time.

At the same time, diplomatic progress is easing concerns about a supply shortage. The IEA expects a gradual recovery in regional exports and sees a supply surplus further ahead; EIA inventory data will provide an additional indication of market conditions. If the negotiations do not break down, the fundamental backdrop allows for a decline in #BRENT.

Trading idea: SELL 81.00, SL 82.00, TP 78.00

The euro starts the day near 1.1375 after weak euro area business activity data. The preliminary composite PMI rose to 49.5 in June but remained below the neutral threshold for a third consecutive month, while the services sector continued to contract. For the single currency, this matters more than a one-off improvement in the headline figure: weak new orders and cautious corporate activity point to continued vulnerability in domestic demand.

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The ECB raised key interest rates on June 11 in response to inflation risks linked to energy markets. However, weak services activity and a more moderate pace of cost growth limit the scope for further tightening, as the central bank also has to consider the risk of slower economic growth. As a result, the latest decision alone does not create a lasting advantage for the euro over the US dollar.

The US dollar, by contrast, continues to benefit from shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. After the Federal Reserve kept its target range at 3.50%?3.75%, markets became more inclined to price in another rate increase later this year, while weaker risk sentiment supported demand for the dollar. As long as the divergence in expectations between the Federal Reserve and the ECB remains in focus, EUR/USD may remain biased to the downside.

Trading idea: SELL 1.1375, SL 1.1405, TP 1.1285