US Stock Market News Digest on August 18
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished the session with modest losses, reacting to the latest batch of weak US macroeconomic data. The slowdown in economic indicators was immediately reflected.
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USD/JPY: Trading Tips for Beginner Traders – August 18 (US Session)
The test of the 159.64 level occurred when the MACD indicator had already moved significantly below the zero line, which limited the dollar's downward potential. For this reason.
GBP/USD: Trading Tips for Beginner Traders -- August 18 (US Session)
The test of the 1.3528 level occurred when the MACD indicator had just started moving downward from the zero line, which confirmed the correctness of the entry point for selling.
EUR/USD: Trading Tips for Beginner Traders – August 18 (US Session)
The test of the 1.1580 level occurred when the MACD indicator had already moved significantly above the zero line, which limited the pair's upward potential. For this reason.
Cryptocurrency Trading Recommendations – August 18 (US Session)
Bitcoin continued to trade around $64,500, while Ethereum also moved closer to $1,900, preparing for another attempt to reach the $2,000 level. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing online regarding Bitcoin's four-year.
Geopolitics and oil drag Wall Street down
Futures on US stock indices came under pressure again in the Asian session — the aftershocks from Wall Street's sell-off and a fresh wave of US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher.
US Treasury opens public consultation on stablecoin licensing rules under the GENIUS Act
While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain undecided about whether to resume gains or fall again, the US Treasury has begun collecting public comments on the implementation of Title.
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UK jobs data shows cooling wages and fewer vacancies, denting BoE hawks
The pound weakened today after data showed that employers continued to cut staff in July and that job vacancies hit a five-year low. The report comes amid weak labor demand.
GBP/USD – August 18: The Initial Attempt Failed
On the hourly chart, the GBP/USD pair made a second rebound from the 100.0% corrective level at 1.3556 on Monday, reversed in favor of the US dollar, and began moving.
Two Headwinds Have Passed: Why Gold Stabilized Around $4400
Today, gold has slightly decreased by 0.4% to $4,396.58 per ounce, holding on to most of the 1.5% increase from the previous two sessions. Silver fell by 0.8% to $65.29.
Brent Heads Toward $92: Third Day of Growth Amid Trump's Threats to Bomb Oman
Brent crude oil continues to gain momentum, approaching $92 per barrel, while WTI has risen above $85 per barrel. The reason behind this is the diminishing prospects for a swift.
USD/JPY: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on August 18. Analysis of Yesterday's Trades on Forex
The price test at 159.24 occurred when the MACD indicator had moved significantly above the zero mark, limiting the pair's upside potential. Strong U.S. data supported the dollar.
GBP/USD: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on August 18. Analysis of Yesterday's Trades on Forex
The price test at 1.3563 occurred when the MACD indicator was beginning to move upward from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point for buying the pound; however.
EURUSD: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on August 18. Analysis of Yesterday's Trades on Forex
The price test at 1.1591 occurred as the MACD indicator began to move downward from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point to sell the euro. As a result.
Trading Recommendations for the Cryptocurrency Market on August 18
Bitcoin and Ethereum continued their recovery yesterday, but have yet to break out of their narrow ranges. Meanwhile, BitMine has continued to buy Ethereum for the 14th consecutive month, while.
Trading Signals for EUR/USD on August 18-20, 2026: buy above 1.1560 (21 SMA - rebound)
A decisive break below the uptrend channel and a consolidation below 1.1550 could change the outlook for the euro. We could expect EUR/USD to reach the psychological level of 1.15.
Trading Signals for BITCOIN on August 18-20, 2026: sell below $64,800 (21 SMA - 4/8 Murray)
If Bitcoin falls and consolidates below $64,000 and below the 200 EMA, the outlook could remain negative, and we should monitor whether the price stays above this zone to continue.
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