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U.S.-peer tariffs officially come into effect, the U.S. dollar index hovers around $98

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On August 8, early trading in Asian market on Friday, Beijing time, the US dollar index hovered around 98.03. On Thursday, the U.S. dollar index plunged intraday and finally closed down 0.13% to 98.041 as Trump nominated for interim Fed directors. The 10-year U.S. Treasury auction was unexpectedly weak, with U.S. Treasury yields rising, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield closed at 4.259% and the 2-year U.S. Treasury yield closed at 3.736%. The risk aversion sentiment caused by Trump's tariffs and the weakening of the US dollar, spot gold rose to a two-week high, once standing above the $3,400 mark, and finally closed up 0.8%, closing at $3,396.31/ounce; spot silver finally closed up 0.15%, at $38.26/ounce. International crude oil fell for the sixth consecutive trading day as news that Putin will meet with Trump has triggered market expectations of a ceasefire from Russia and Ukraine. WTI crude oil turned from rising to falling, and finally closed down 0.69% at $63.22 per barrel, hitting a new low of two months; Brent crude oil finally closed down 0.65% at $66.16 per barrel.

Analysis of major currencies

Dollar Index: As of press time, the US dollar index hovered at US$98.03. The Trump administration's recent tough attitude towards tariffs may support the dollar in the short term, but in the long run, trade frictions may weaken the vifu.netpetitiveness of the US economy and thus drag down the dollar's performance. In addition, the dynamics of emerging market currencies such as China are also worth paying attention to. If these currencies strengthen due to policy adjustments, the relative attractiveness of the US dollar may further decline. Technically, if the US dollar index climbs toAbove 98.50, it will move towards the 98.97 moving average of 50. Breakthrough of the 50 moving average will push the US dollar index toward resistance levels of 99.20–99.40.

U.S.-peer tariffs officially vifu.nete into effect, the U.S. dollar index hovers around $98(图1)

Euro: As of press time, the euro/dollar hovers around 1.1671. The euro/dollar remained flat on Thursday night, driven by rumors that the White House considered Fed’s chief candidate as the next Fed chairman to succeed Jerome Powell. U.S. economic data is ignored by investors, who are digesting Trump's decision to replace Coogler with Dr. Stephen Milan, which will end in January 2026. Technically, if the EUR/USD remains below 1.1650, it will move towards the support level of 1.1575–1.1590.

U.S.-peer tariffs officially vifu.nete into effect, the U.S. dollar index hovers around $98(图2)

GBP: As of press time, GBP/USD is hovering around 1.3445. The GBP/USD continued its recent bullish momentum on Thursday, up more than two-thirds of the day, breaking through key technical indicators, and the market rebalanced the weakening USD (USD) and the strengthening GBP (GBP). The new Fed Council elected by Donald Trump brings protectionist policies back to the Fed, while the rate cut decision by the Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy vifu.netmittee (MPC) has weakened expectations for subsequent rate cuts. Technically, successfully testing the resistance level 1.3370–1.3390 will open the road for testing the next resistance level 1.3485–1.3500.

U.S.-peer tariffs officially vifu.nete into effect, the U.S. dollar index hovers around $98(图3)

Analysis of gold and crude oil market trends

1) Analysis of gold market trends

On Friday, gold hovered around 3391.17. Gold hit a new high in more than two weeks since July 23, and safe-haven demand has become the core driving force for gold prices to rise. Intensifying global trade tensions, weak U.S. labor market data and continued heating of Fed rate cut expectations, together providing strong support for gold. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty has also added support to the rise in gold prices. Looking ahead to the future market, the three major catalysts need to be closely watched: the fluctuations in policy expectations that may be triggered by the Federal Reserve Chairman's nomination hearing on August 21, the specific introduction of tariff retaliation measures by India and other countries on the US, and the possible energy market fluctuations after the Putin-Trump meeting. Before these variables are clear, the fluctuation of gold prices near the $3,400 mark may become the new normal, but each pullback may attract more safe-haven funds. In this summer full of uncertainty, gold may usher in another highlight moment of its own.

Technical: From a technical perspective, gold performed sluggishly near the lower boundary of the rising triangle, indicating insufficient short-term bullish momentum. Gold prices briefly fell below the support line last week, but received strong support at the 100-day moving average of about $3,285, and then rebounded and held the 50-day moving average to maintain the overall upward trend. On the daily chart, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovered around 56, indicating that the market was slightly bullish, and the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) turned positive, suggesting that momentum has improved. However, the average direction index (ADX) remains at a low level, indicating limited trend strength. If the daily gold price closes through the resistance level of US$3390-3400, it will negate the possibility of the triangle breakout failure and open up space for the gold price to hit the historical high of US$3450 or even US$3500.

2) Analysis of crude oil market trends

On Friday, crude oil trading was around 63.16. Domestic crude oil futures prices continued to fluctuate and fall on Thursday. U.S. service industry activity unexpectedly remained basically the same in July, with little change in orders and employment further weakened. According to the executive order signed by Trump on July 31, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods imported to the United States starting from August 7. After superimposing the tariffs announced on the 6th, India's imports from the United States will generally apply a 50% tariff rate. But according to an announcement released by the United States, the new tariff measures will be implemented 21 days after the executive order is announced. Data from the U.S. Energy vifu.netrmation Administration shows that as of the week ending August 1, the total U.S. crude oil inventories, including strategic reserves, were 826.638 million barrels, down 2.794 million barrels from the previous week; U.S. vifu.netmercial crude oil inventories were 423.662 million barrels, down 3.029 million barrels from the previous week. Technically, oil prices may fluctuate weakly in the short term.

U.S.-peer tariffs officially vifu.nete into effect, the U.S. dollar index hovers around $98(图4)

Technical: From the daily chart level, crude oil has increased for three consecutive days in the past week, and has been closed by all three consecutive days of declines. The medium-term objective trend returns to the volatile rhythm. From the perspective of momentum, the MACD indicator is stalemate near the zero axis, and the bulls' momentum performance is insufficient. It is expected that the medium-term trend of crude oil will fall into a new oscillation range. The short-term (1H) trend of crude oil briefly rose to around 67, and fell sharply due to resistance. The K-line continuously closes large physical negative lines, with a strong downward force, forming a downward rhythm of the main trend.

Forex market trading reminder on August 8, 2025

13:30 France's second quarter ILO unemployment rate

15:00 Switzerland July consumer confidence index

20:30 Canada July employment

22:20 Federal Reserve Mousalem delivered a speech

The next day 01:00 the total number of oil drilling rigs from the United States to August 8

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