Cable trades within a broader consolidation channel, lacking a bullish catalyst while at the same time finding support via elevated interest rate expectations

​​After Friday’s bounce, some of the bullish momentum has faded, but the Nasdaq 100 continues to make headway. ​

Gold prices managed to stay afloat above the $1950/oz level as the dollar gives back some of its recent gains.

The AUD jumped after the RBA surprisingly hiked interest rates by 25 basis points and said some further tightening may be required in its determination to return inflation to its target.

The US Dollar recalibrated after data disappointed and may give the Federal Reserve room to skip a hike at their next gathering. Volatility has eased across markets. Will they spike again?

A mixed showing in Wall Street eventually saw the Nasdaq pare its initial gains by the close, partly as optimism around Apple’s share price fizzled.