RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%, Keeps Door Open for Further Hikes
🏦 The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% for a second consecutive meeting, with the decision unanimous. The outcome was broadly in line with market expectations.
📈 The RBA said inflation remains too high and maintained the possibility of further rate hikes if upside risks materialize. Inflation is not expected to return to the midpoint of the 2–3% target range until late 2027 or early 2028.
🌏 The economy is slowing as consumption weakens, the labor market gradually eases, and housing prices decline in some major cities. However, energy prices and Middle East tensions remain potential inflation risks.
💱 The AUD showed a limited reaction, holding around 0.705–0.707. Markets will now focus on inflation data and oil prices for clues on the RBA’s next move.
$WLD – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 0.331 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 13–14 million in long liquidations below the current price, significantly exceeding approximately 6–7 million in short liquidations above. The overall liquidity structure therefore remains tilted to the downside, giving the long-sweep scenario a higher near-term probability. 📉 Downside liquidity begins building immediately around 0.329–0.326 and becomes noticeably denser across 0.323–0.320. Larger clusters sit around 0.314–0.311 and 0.302–0.296. Losing 0.329 would materially increase the probability of a sweep toward 0.326–0.323. 📈 Above the market, liquidity remains relatively thin across 0.333–0.339 before short-liquidation density rises sharply around 0.345–0.348. Another notable cluster appears near 0.353–0.357. Holding above 0.339 could shift attention toward 0.345–0.348 as the nearest upside liquidity target. 🧭 The higher-probability scenario is an initial test of 0.329–0.323 because downside liquidity is both larger overall and relatively close. Conversely, a break above 0.339 would shift focus toward a short-liquidation sweep across 0.345–0.348 and potentially 0.353–0.357. #LiquidationMap
$HOME - Mcap 38.81M$ - 24h Sentiment +2.45 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Short order. Entry contains POC + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 1.74% wide. The downtrend has lasted 12 hours 10 minutes, with the largest recorded price decline at 12.09%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.
$BTC - Mcap 1.28T$ - 24h Sentiment +1.45 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 0.17% wide. The downtrend has lasted 20 hours, with the largest recorded price decline at 1.98%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.
Jefferies Downgrades Apple to Underperform as Concerns Grow Over iPhone Pricing Power
📉 Jefferies downgraded Apple from Hold to Underperform and cut its price target from $285.56 to $263.66, implying roughly 16% downside from AAPL’s latest closing price.
📱 According to Jefferies’ supply-chain checks, Apple may have canceled its 20th-anniversary all-glass iPhone planned for 2027 due to low production yields. The device had been expected to support higher average selling prices and margins.
📊 Jefferies also lowered its forecast for iPhone ASP CAGR from about 9% to 6.8% for 2026–2031. A foldable iPhone could become a more important hardware growth driver, although an expected price above $2,000 may limit demand.
🏦 Six firms now carry Sell-equivalent ratings on Apple, the highest number since 2012, although the broader consensus remains tilted toward Buy. AAPL fell around 1–2% during the August 10 session.
$BZ – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 86.9 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows $BZ sitting near a short-term balance area around 86.7–87.0. Upside liquidity is closer to the current price, while downside liquidity appears heavier when viewed across the broader range. 📈 On the upside, the most attractive liquidity pocket sits around 87.5–88.7, with the clearest concentration near 87.9–88.3 and then around 88.7. If price holds around current levels, this is the zone most likely to be swept first in the short term. 📉 On the downside, the nearest liquidity cluster is located around 85.3–85.9. Further below, larger long-liquidation clusters are concentrated in the 78.1–81.7 range, especially around 78.7–79.4 and 80.5–81.1. That suggests there is still meaningful room for a deeper downside sweep if price weakens materially. 🧭 In the short term, $BZ may continue rotating around 86.7–87.0 before choosing direction. A move higher would put 87.9–88.7 in focus, while a loss of nearby support would shift attention toward the 85.9–85.3 area. #LiquidationMap
$CVX - Mcap 173.23M$ - 24h Sentiment +4.00 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 1.61% wide. The uptrend has lasted 5 hours 25 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 7.46%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.
$RIVER - Mcap 54.9M$ - 24h Sentiment Neutral SC02 M1 - pending Short order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 0.51% wide. The downtrend has lasted 1 hour 36 minutes, with the largest recorded price decline at 2.49%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.
Teledyne to acquire Varex Imaging for $1.1 billion, expanding its presence in medical imaging technology
💰 Teledyne Technologies has agreed to acquire Varex Imaging for $18.90 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion, representing a premium of about 52% to Varex’s closing price before the deal was announced.
📈 Varex shares surged roughly 48–50% following the news, moving close to the offer price, while Teledyne gained around 0.5%. Both boards have unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in early 2027.
🩻 The acquisition will add X-ray tubes, detectors and photon-counting technology to Teledyne’s existing imaging portfolio, strengthening its position in medical imaging.
⚖️ Longer-term results will depend on the successful integration of Varex’s technologies, while regulatory approvals and the relatively long closing timeline remain the main risks.
$UNI – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Current Price 3.96 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows a fairly balanced liquidity structure for $UNI , although upside liquidity still holds a slight edge. Short-liquidation liquidity extends up toward 4.44 and appears marginally larger in cumulative size than the long-liquidation liquidity below, so an upside sweep remains a relevant near-term scenario. 📈 On the upside, liquidity becomes much denser from 4.11 to 4.20, with the clearest concentration around 4.14–4.18. If price holds above 3.97 and continues to expand, this area could act as the main short-term magnet. Beyond that, liquidity remains distributed through 4.23–4.29. 📉 On the downside, long-liquidation liquidity is concentrated around 3.83–3.90, especially near 3.87–3.90. Further below, the 3.75–3.81 zone still contains meaningful liquidity. If price loses 3.95, the probability of a sweep into those lower clusters would increase. 🧭 In the short term, price may continue rotating around the 3.95–4.00 balance zone before choosing direction. A breakout higher would put 4.11–4.20 in focus, while a weaker move would shift attention back to the 3.90–3.83 liquidity pocket. #LiquidationMap
$CRV - Mcap 400.17M$ - 24h Sentiment +5.34 Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry contains POC + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 0.71% wide. The uptrend has lasted 4 hours 51 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 9.01%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.
$LIGHT - Mcap 7.52M$ - 24h Sentiment Neutral SC02 M1 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + meets positive simplification with a previously highly profitable Long order, the current support zone is around 1.36% wide. The uptrend has lasted 4 hours 59 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 12.10%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.
TSMC sets new July revenue record as AI demand continues to support growth
📈 TSMC reported July 2026 revenue of NT$467.58 billion, equivalent to approximately $14.51 billion, up 5.6% from the previous month and 44.7% year over year, setting a new monthly record.
💰 Revenue for the first seven months of the year reached NT$2.872 trillion, up 37% YoY. Exceeding June’s previous record indicates that growth momentum remains strong despite an already elevated revenue base.
🤖 Demand for chips used in AI, HPC and advanced manufacturing processes continues to support the outlook for TSMC and the broader global semiconductor supply chain.
🔎 The company currently maintains its Q3 revenue guidance of $44.6–45.8 billion. Revenue performance in August and September will be key indicators of whether this target can be achieved.
$SKHY – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Index ~135.6 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows nearly 50 million in short liquidations above the current price, significantly exceeding roughly 27 million in long liquidations below. Overall liquidity is clearly tilted to the upside, giving the short-sweep scenario a higher near-term probability. 📈 Short-liquidation liquidity begins building around 138.1–140.3 and becomes denser across 141.3–143.3. Larger clusters appear around 145.3–146.3 and especially 147.3–149.3. Holding above 138.1 could open the way toward 140.3–143.3. 📉 Below the market, the nearest long-liquidation zone is concentrated around 134.7–132.7, with the strongest pocket near 133–133.7. Additional liquidity remains notable around 131.7–129.7. Losing 134.7 would increase the probability of a sweep toward 133.7–132.7. 🧭 The higher-probability scenario is an initial move toward 138.1–143.3 because upside liquidity is substantially larger. If momentum persists, 145.3–149.3 could become the next target zone; conversely, losing 134.7 would shift attention toward the 133.7–132.7 long-liquidation cluster. #LiquidationMap
$BOME - Mcap 56.96M$ - 24h Sentiment +4.66 Bullish SC02 M15 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 5.85% wide. The uptrend has lasted 2 days 20 hours 15 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 50.96%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.
$COOKIE - Mcap 8.99M$ - 24h Sentiment +3.66 Bullish SC02 M1 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 0.73% wide. The downtrend has lasted 6 hours 50 minutes, with the largest recorded price decline at 11.34%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.
📈 JPMorgan raised its year-end S&P 500 target from 7,800 to 8,000, implying roughly 3.1% upside from the previous close of 7,757.64.
💰 The bank also lifted its 2026 EPS forecast from $350 to $365 and its 2027 estimate from $390 to $420, suggesting that stronger earnings growth is becoming the main driver behind its market outlook.
🤖 A key supporting factor is that AI spending by hyperscalers such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft is increasingly translating into stronger cloud growth, backlog and revenue visibility.
📊 JPMorgan kept its forward P/E target near 20x, indicating that the 8,000 target is primarily supported by earnings growth rather than further valuation expansion. However, upside remains limited and the market is still sensitive to interest rates, inflation and geopolitical risks.
$BCH – Liquidation Map (7 Days) – Index ~213.5 🔎 The 7-day liquidation map shows roughly 10–11 million in long liquidations below the current price, exceeding approximately 8–9 million in short liquidations above. Downside liquidity is also closer to the current price, giving the long-sweep scenario a modest near-term edge. 📉 Long-liquidation density begins building immediately around 212.5–211 and strengthens significantly across 209.5–208. Additional large clusters extend toward 206.5–205. Losing 212.5 would materially increase the probability of a sweep toward 211–209.5. 📈 Above the market, liquidity remains relatively thin between 213.5 and 217.6 before short-liquidation density rises sharply across 219.1–222.1. The strongest bars are concentrated around 219.5–221, followed by another cluster near 223.6–225.1. A break above 217.6 could open the way toward 219.1–222.1. 🧭 The higher-probability scenario is an initial test of 212.5–209.5 because downside liquidity is both closer and larger overall. Holding this area and recovering above 217.6 would shift attention toward a short-liquidation sweep across 219.1–222.1. #LiquidationMap
$DOGE - Mcap 10.81B$ - 24h Sentiment +3.05 Bullish SC02 H4 - pending Short order. Entry lies within HVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current resistance zone is around 2.32% wide. The downtrend has lasted 80 days, with the largest recorded price decline at 35.82%. If price breaks above this resistance zone, the trend will likely reverse upward.
$GUA - Mcap 6.54M$ - 24h Sentiment +5.39 Bullish SC02 M5 - pending Long order. Entry lies within LVN + not affected by any weak zone, the current support zone is around 15.51% wide. The uptrend has lasted 22 hours 55 minutes, with the largest recorded price increase at 113.49%. If price loses this support zone, the trend will likely reverse downward.