The financial markets exhibited a relatively stable movement at the beginning of the European trading session on Wednesday (August 6, 2025), following a period of high volatility since last Friday. The issue of economic slowdown in the United States remains a primary concern, especially after ISM released data indicating a decrease in the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for the services sector, falling to 50.1 in July from 50.8 the previous month.
The services sector is a backbone of the US economy, contributing around 70% to GDP and 80% to the labor market. This release is expected to continue influencing market movements during the trading session on Wednesday night.
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GOLD
By the start of the European session, the price of Gold (XAUUSD) had decreased by over $22 to $3,358.19 per troy ounce. Gold is experiencing a profit-taking phase after recording gains for four consecutive days.
The yellow metal is still underpinned by positive sentiments due to the increasing signs of an economic slowdown in the United States, which raises the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next month.
According to data from FedWatch, market players currently estimate a 92% probability that the Fed will lower interest rates in September. This sentiment is expected to continue impacting Gold movements during tonight’s trading.
OIL
Oil prices (CLS10) rose to $66.32 per barrel at the start of the European session, reversing Tuesday’s decline. Oil received a positive boost after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on countries buying Oil from Russia.
This development could lead to increased demand for oil from countries other than Russia, contributing to the price rise. Such sentiment is anticipated to affect Oil’s movements in tonight’s trading.
EURUSD
EURUSD advanced during the early European session, reaching a daily high of 1.16106. Compared to Tuesday’s close, EURUSD rose by 380 points (38 pips). The release of eurozone retail sales data, which grew by 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) in June, contributed positively to EURUSD. This figure exceeded the forecast of 2.5% from Trading Central and the previous month’s 1.9%.
Conversely, the US dollar faces pressure due to disappointing economic data. These two sentiments are likely to bolster EURUSD performance during tonight’s trading.
GBPUSD
GBPUSD increased to 1.33235 by the start of the European session, continuing the modest gains from Tuesday. However, GBPUSD could face challenges in making substantial gains as the Bank of England (BoE) is set to announce interest rates on Thursday.
Moreover, the increasing probability of a Fed rate cut in September puts further pressure on the dollar. These two factors are likely to keep GBPUSD volatile with an upward tendency.
USDJPY
USDJPY showed volatility within the range of 147.300 – 147.883 as European trading kicked off. The pair is still overshadowed by negative sentiments stemming from signs of an economic slowdown in the United States, which increases the chances of a Fed rate cut in September.
These sentiments are expected to influence USDJPY movements in tonight’s trading.
Nasdaq
The Nasdaq index increased at the beginning of the European session, touching a daily high of 23,226. Investors are weighing the signs of an economic slowdown in the US that create negative sentiment for the Nasdaq, while the prospect of Fed rate cuts seems to be growing.
Considering this, the Nasdaq may remain volatile and could face further profit-taking activities given its positioning near all-time highs.
