Dilin Wu

Research Strategist
Dilin Wu is an experienced research strategist, specialising in the APAC region. Proficient in central bank policy analysis, cross-asset evaluation, and cryptocurrency investments, she is also a frequent contributor to several prominent Chinese-language financial publications. Dilin holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the Australian National University.
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Gold outlook: Fed holds, hawks speak up
Gold outlook: Fed holds, hawks speak up

The Fed's biggest internal split since 2016 still left the rate path frustratingly unclear. Gold has been grinding between $4,000 and $4,200 for weeks, caught between rate expectations, dollar moves, and geopolitical headlines. This week, U.S.-Iran talks and Friday's nonfarm payrolls report could finally give the market something to trade.

Gold outlook: jobs miss fuels the rally
Gold outlook: jobs miss fuels the rally

Gold has snapped a seven-week losing streak, with soft nonfarm payrolls and a subtle shift in the Fed's hawkish tone igniting a recovery against a backdrop of steady central bank buying. Inflation concerns haven't gone away and rate-hike expectations remain on the table. July 14 — when CPI and Warsh's congressional testimony land on the same day — could prove to be the real turning point.

Bitcoin falls below $60k: three variables to watch
Bitcoin falls below $60k: three variables to watch

Bitcoin has broken below $60,000 for the third time this year, as a hawkish Fed pivot, pressure on Strategy's financing model, and seven consecutive weeks of ETF outflows erode bullish support one pillar at a time.

Gold Outlook: Geopolitics and Rate Expectations Drive Price Action, $4,660 as Key Pivot
Gold Outlook: Geopolitics and Rate Expectations Drive Price Action, $4,660 as Key Pivot

Amid uncertain geopolitical developments and a hawkish shift in rate expectations, gold volatility has risen, with $4,660 potentially serving as a short-term pivot. This week, traders will closely monitor Middle East developments, the FOMC minutes, and March U.S. CPI data, which could steer near-term gold movements.

Crude Oil Hits New Lows: Oversupply Pressure Keeps Short-Term Gains Out of Reach
Crude Oil Hits New Lows: Oversupply Pressure Keeps Short-Term Gains Out of Reach

Oil continues to fall, with Brent dropping below $60 and WTI hitting 2021 lows. Global oversupply, weak demand, and easing geopolitical risks weigh on prices, keeping the short-term market outlook clearly bearish.

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