Headlines:The constant push for diplomatic resolution continues to cap the upside in oil pricesJapanese yen slowly erases intervention-driven gains as macro backdrop remains negativeHow have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events?What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?What are the analyst calls ahead of the US non-farm payrolls later today?Fed policymaker Miran: I think it is appropriate to cut interest ratesGerman trade surplus narrows considerably in March on higher importsGerman industrial output slumps in March amid production decline in energy generationUK house prices edged down slightly in April but remains broadly stable overallMarkets:WTI crude up 0.2% to $95.02European stocks down, DAX lower by 1%S&P 500 futures up 0.5%, Nasdaq futures up 0.6%US dollar slightly lower across the boardUS 10-year yields down 2 bps to 4.37%Gold up 0.7% to $4,718Bitcoin up 0.5% to $80,261It was a calmer session as markets continue to wait on fresh leads from the US-Iran conflict. It remains to be seen if there will be any official confirmation of a framework deal before the weekend but traders and investors are keeping the faith.After some shakiness yesterday, US futures are pointing higher again with tech shares leading the charge. Meanwhile, the US dollar is lower across the board as risk flows keep more positive on the session.Oil prices are little changed with WTI crude just holding minor gains near the $95 mark. We continue to wait on US-Iran headlines but in the meantime, the broader market focus will shift towards the US jobs report later today.That’s keeping stocks more optimistic with S&P 500 futures up 0.5%, even if European stocks are lower on the day. Elsewhere, the dollar also nudged lower on the session with EUR/USD up 0.3% to 1.1760 levels and GBP/USD up 0.4% to be back above the 1.3600 mark.USD/JPY remains more muted around 156.70-80 as Japan stayed away from intervening, with the pair not wanting to cross the 157.00 boundary to test Tokyo’s appetite.In other markets, bond yields are down slightly but are still keeping relatively underpinned for the most part. 10-year Treasury yields are down 2 bps to 4.37% while 30-year yields in the US are down 1.6 bps but keeping at around 4.95% on the day.Precious metals are seeing solid bids though amid the better mood, with gold up 0.7% to $4,718 and silver up 2.9% to $80.74 currently.US-Iran headlines will be the key driver before the weekend break but we’ll make a pitstop in looking to the US jobs report first in the coming hour.
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
đź’ˇ DMK Insight
With SOL at $93.40, the broader macroeconomic environment is creating a complex backdrop for crypto traders. The ongoing diplomatic efforts in oil markets and the fluctuating Japanese yen signal potential volatility across asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. As traders digest interest rate expectations, SOL’s price action could be influenced by shifts in risk sentiment. If oil prices remain capped, we might see a flight to safer assets, which could either bolster or hinder SOL depending on market perception. Traders should keep an eye on key technical levels for SOL, particularly the $90 support and $95 resistance. A break below $90 could trigger further selling pressure, while a rally past $95 might attract bullish momentum. Additionally, the upcoming US Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report could serve as a catalyst for market movement, impacting both crypto and forex markets. Watch how SOL reacts to these macroeconomic indicators, as they could dictate short-term trading strategies and positions.
đź“® Takeaway
Monitor SOL’s price action around $90 support and $95 resistance, especially in light of upcoming US NFP data that could influence market sentiment.






