【FXCM】 Gold / FX / Oil / AI Stocks Weekly Outlook

📊 Gold / FX / Oil / AI Stocks Weekly Outlook

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Markets were mixed during Jul 12 – Jul 18 as AI-linked stocks and semiconductors came under pressure, while Oil stayed supported by Middle East supply-risk concerns.

🥇 Gold / XAUUSD

Gold stayed mixed, supported by safe-haven demand but still sensitive to USD direction, inflation expectations and Fed policy pricing.

🛢️ Oil

WTI and Brent remained supported as Middle East headlines kept supply-risk premiums in focus.

💵 FX

EUR/USD stayed USD-sensitive, while USD/JPY remained driven by US yields and intervention-related headlines.

📈 Indices

NAS100 and SPX500 may stay volatile as traders watch AI earnings, semiconductor flows and upcoming PMI data.

🤖 AI Stocks / Semiconductors

AI and chip names saw a sharp rotation after a strong run. Nvidia, semiconductor stocks, Tesla, Alphabet and Intel-related earnings sentiment may remain key drivers for NAS100 and SPX500.

📅 Key events to watch this week:

• Jul 22 — EIA Crude Oil Inventories

• Jul 23 — US Initial Jobless Claims

• Jul 23 — US Flash Manufacturing & Services PMI

• Jul 23 — Big Tech / AI earnings focus

• Jul 24 — US New Home Sales

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