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US Stocks Dragged Down by Tech; Gold Breaks Below $4,000

(By ATFX Analyst Team)

Key Takeaways

U.S. June retail sales growth slowed to a five‑month low, weighed down by falling gasoline prices. Initial jobless claims fell to 208,000, supporting the dollar. Equities weakened on valuation concerns in tech stocks, while gold broke below $4,000 amid Middle East tensions.

Today’s focus: Eurozone June CPI final, expected to hold at 2.8%. In the evening, U.S. data is concentrated: June industrial production is expected to accelerate slightly; June building permits and housing starts are likely mixed, with housing starts seen rebounding; July Michigan consumer sentiment prelim is expected to rise above 50, signaling improvement.

 

Global Market Review 17/07/2026

Tech valuation concerns resurfaced Thursday, dragging U.S. equities lower. Nasdaq ‑1.47%, Dow ‑0.2%, S&P 500 ‑0.51%.

The dollar rebounded from a one‑month low. Gold fell over 2% to two‑week lows, pressured by rising yields and oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Oil eased slightly but remained near highs since mid‑June.

 

Key Events Today:

  • 17:00 EU CPI YoY Final JUN **
  • 20:30 US Housing Starts JUN **
  • 20:30 US Building Permits JUN **
  • 21:15 US Manufacturing & Industrial Production MoM JUN **
  • 22:00 US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Prel JUL ***

 

Key Data and Events Coming Week

  • Monday: CN Loan Prime Rate, GERMANY PPI, CA CPI, US CB Leading Index
  • Tuesday: GB Unemployment Rate, EU ZEW Economic Sentiment Index
  • Wednesday: API/EIA Crude Oil Stock Change, GB CPI & PPI
  • Thursday: ECB Interest Rate Decision, US Initial Jobless Claims, ECB Press Conference, EU Consumer Confidence
  • Friday: JP/AU/EU/GB/US Manufacturing & Services & Composite PMI, JP CPI, US New Home Sales, US Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index

 

Markets Analysis 17/07/2026

20260717 EURUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.1473 / 1.1484
  • Support: 1.1414 / 1.1400

EUR/USD retreated below 1.1450 Thursday, ending a two‑day rally, as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalated and the dollar rebounded.

Analyst View: Pullback from one‑month highs shifts focus to support near 1.1400, defended by key MAs. U.S. data and Eurozone CPI will guide direction.

Bias: Short‑term correction

20260717 GBPUSD Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 1.3537 / 1.3585
  • Support: 1.3377 / 1.3339

Sterling fell below 1.3500 on Thursday, retreating from May highs as the dollar strengthened, despite UK GDP rising 0.1% MoM.

Analyst View: Sustained trade below 1.3500 could trigger further selling. Watch 10‑day MA support near 1.3418.

Bias: Short‑term correction

20260717 USDJPY Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 162.71 / 162.87
  • Support: 162.17 / 162.00

USD/JPY consolidated below 162.50 on Thursday after dollar gains. Japan’s finance minister reiterated readiness to act on FX volatility.

Analyst View: Technical signals suggest consolidation at elevated levels. Holding above 162 and key MAs is critical for maintaining a mild bullish bias.

Bias: Range consolidation

  • Resistance: 80.78 / 82.45
  • Support: 78.15 / 76.50

Oil briefly topped $80 Thursday before retreating, still near highs since mid‑June amid ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran.

Analyst View: Trading in a narrow range around $80. Awaiting headlines to break consolidation.

Bias: Consolidation

20260717 Spot Gold (XAU/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 4043 / 4073
  • Support: 3943 / 3913

20260717 Spot Silver (XAG/USD) Keys Instruments

  • Resistance: 57.61 / 58.51
  • Support: 54.70 / 53.78

Gold fell below $4,000 Thursday as Middle East tensions fueled inflation fears and higher yields. Silver also weakened.

Analyst View: Watching support near $3,943 (late June lows) for bargain buying. U.S. data will provide key guidance.

Bias: Low‑level consolidation

  • Resistance: 52,831 / 53,070
  • Support: 52,068 / 51,833

Markets weighed U.S. spending data and Mideast tensions. Dow dropped on tech weakness.

Analyst View: Testing below 10‑day MA. Watch the 20‑day MA near 52,300 for support.

Bias: Short‑term pressured

  • Resistance: 29,132 / 29,272
  • Support: 28,681 / 28,544

Nasdaq dropped to one‑week lows on Thursday, dragged by semiconductor weakness and tech-valuation concerns.

Analyst View: Breaking below key MAs, targeting July 8 lows near 28,810. U.S. data will guide momentum.

Bias: Short‑term pressured

  • Resistance: 65,576 / 66,485
  • Support: 63,508 / 62,584

Bitcoin slipped Thursday, extending its retreat after hitting $65k earlier in the week. Risk sentiment weakened on tech losses and U.S.–Iran tensions.

Analyst View: Testing 10‑day MA support. A break lower would target the 20‑day MA near $62,600.

Bias: Weak trading

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About the author

Martin Lam

 

Martin Lam is ATFX Chief Analyst for Asia Pacific, with over 20 years of experience in global forex and investment markets. He holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Deakin University and has held senior roles at leading FX brokerage firms.

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