Forex Market Overview All market | Anton Bykov 18 August 2025

14.07.2025 10:07

Weekly Focus: Trump Threatens EU and Mexico, Inflation and Corporate Reporting Season

S&P 500 futures declined by 0.44% to 6,221 points this week after opening with a gap set at 6,248 points, suggesting a likely return to last Friday’s closing levels. Once again,the U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered market unease by threatening to introduce new high tariffs on the EU and Mexico. On Saturday, he warned that unless trade deals are reached by August 1, he will impose 30% tariffs on all imports from these countries. Both sides responded by expressing readiness for all scenarios, while also voicing hopes for a resolution.

09.07.2025 09:07

Crypto Week: Delayed Tariff Deadline, Musk’s America Party and New Trump Crypto ETF

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) is down 0.4% this week to $108,738, though it continues to trade firmly within the key resistance zone of $108,000–$110,000, which is a signal that a breakout may be close. Over the weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that several trade agreements could still be reached before the July 9 deadline, with the broader tariff deadline now extended to August 1. BTC responded positively, briefly rising to $109,671.

07.07.2025 11:07

Weekly Focus: Moving Tariffs Deadline and FOMC Minutes

Anton Bykov

S&P 500 broad market index futures have gained 0.20% to 6,249 points, gradually recovering after U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of tariff hikes once the July 9 deadline for trade negotiations passes. The warning triggered a 0.62% drop to 6,228 points last Friday, but fresh reassurances have helped markets regain ground. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Sunday that any tariff increases would only take effect on August 1, targeting countries like the EU and Japan that have not yet secured new trade deals with the U.S.

04.07.2025 11:07

Weekly Summary: BBB Is Approved, Unemployment Falls, Trade War Deadline in Nearing

Anton Bykov

S&P 500 broad market index futures increased by 1.23% to 6,245 points this week. The benchmark rose earlier than expected above the weekly resistance zone at 6,150–6,170 and hit new all-time highs several times, establishing a new record at 6,283 points. It has now run into the next intermediate resistance at 6,250–6,270, which is expected to hold until the end of next week. Market players may need time to digest major developments — including Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful tax Bill, which passed through Congress, and the surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report for June.

02.07.2025 09:07

Crypto Week: Senate Approved Trump’s Beautiful Bill, Strong July and Last Tariff Battles

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) is down 0.3% this week, trading at $107,078. The benchmark cryptocurrency is recovering from a 2.3% decline on Tuesday, when it briefly dipped to $105,186. Its ability to rebound without testing the deeper support zone of $98,000–$100,000 suggests underlying market strength, with the price now gravitating back toward the key resistance area of $108,000–$110,000. The recent dip came amid renewed trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his unwillingness to extend the trade negotiation deadline beyond July 9.

27.06.2025 11:06

Weekly Summary: Middle East War Ended, Dovish Powell, U.S.-China Trade Deal

Anton Bykov

S&P 500 broad market index futures surged 3.1% this week to 6,157 points, setting a new all-time high at 6,163 and marking the strongest weekly performance since early May. The rally was sparked by geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East and reinforced by a surprising shift in tone from the Federal Reserve. Momentum began building on Monday after Iran signalled a peaceful response to the U.S. bombing of its nuclear facilities. Tehran had warned Qatar ahead of retaliatory missile strikes on a U.S. base, and all missiles were intercepted with no casualties.

25.06.2025 10:06

Crypto Week: Iran Surrenders, while Fed Provides Hope

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) jumped by 7.3% to $106,347 this week amid easing tensions in the Middle East. Even at the height of geopolitical risk, the benchmark cryptocurrency held firm near the key $100,000 level—a clear sign of market strength. BTC is now decisively approaching the immediate resistance zone at $108,000–110,000. The end of last week was a major test for the crypto market. It became clear that Israel alone could not fully dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme. Additionally, Israeli military resources appeared stretched.

23.06.2025 11:06

Weekly Focus: Hormuz Strait Possible Closure, Powell Testimony and PCE

Anton Bykov

S&P 500 broad market index futures are trading neutrally near the 5,976 level, showing resilience despite a dramatic escalation in the Middle East over the weekend. In the early hours of Sunday, the United States launched a strike against Iranian nuclear sites, marking a significant turning point in the conflict. President Donald Trump’s decision has effectively pulled the U.S. into another war, yet Washington has attempted to calm market fears by insisting the strike was a one-off event and not the beginning of a full-scale military campaign.

18.06.2025 11:06

Crypto Week: GENIUS One Step Closer to Law, Fed Could Scare Investors, Trump Demands Iran to Surrender

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.3% to $105,027 this week, holding close to the key resistance zone of $108,000–110,000 despite an aggressively negative news backdrop. On June 13, Israel launched an attack on Iran, sending oil prices up 11.5%. Fears of an extended hawkish U.S. monetary policy resurfaced, with S&P 500 index futures falling 1.8%. Bitcoin dropped to $102,612 after trading near $110,000 just days earlier. Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, although some hope for diplomacy emerged on Monday.

11.06.2025 10:06

Crypto Week: DeFi Day, Musk Apologizes, U.S.-China Trade Agreement

Anton Bykov

Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 3.0% to $109,564 this week, returning to the resistance zone of $108,000–110,000 and now facing a key turning point. It could either pull back to the $103,000–105,000 area or attempt a breakout to new all-time highs. All of the gains occurred on Monday, with prices peaking at $110,642 — just shy of the record $111,955. The rally is being linked to unexpected comments from SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who instructed staff to explore regulatory exemptions for DeFi projects.