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Are metals overdue for a rally? – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook
XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Precious metals show signs of a bullish awakening as the traditional inverse relationship with crude oil begins to fade. With Copper breaking year-to-date highs and Gold printing a massive weekly hammer candle, the "war-driven" bear trend appears to be exhausting. Explore our intraday technical analysis of XAU/USD and XAG/USD to identify key breakout levels.
08-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier
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Latest on forex

See the latest economic data releases and geopolitical events influencing foreign exchange rates right now.

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Chart alert: GBP/USD potential bullish reversal above 20-day moving average
GBP/USD is showing signs of a potential bullish reversal as sterling remains supported above key technical levels despite renewed US-Iran tensions. Traders are closely watching the US non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate, and Michigan consumer sentiment data for fresh directional cues. Intermarket analysis suggests the Bank of England may stay more hawkish than the Federal Reserve, while technical indicators point to strengthening upside momentum toward the 1.3640/3665 resistance zone.
08-05-2026 05:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Stock markets rally on US-Iran peace hopes; tech drives S&P 500 to record highs
Global stock markets rallied to record highs as hopes for a US–Iran peace agreement boosted investor risk appetite and pushed oil prices sharply lower. Semiconductor stocks led the advance, with Intel and AMD surging on strong AI-driven momentum and partnership optimism. The weaker US dollar fueled a sharp rebound in gold above $4,700, while the Japanese yen strengthened amid suspected intervention. Asian markets also climbed, supported by easing energy risks and tech-led gains.
07-05-2026 02:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Latest on indices

All the latest technical and fundamental analysis of major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, and more to help you develop an understanding of market trends and investment strategies.

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Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 bulls still in control above 28,280 key support amid US-Iran tensions
Nasdaq 100 holds bullish structure above 28,280 support despite US-Iran tensions, with healthy market breadth and technical signals pointing to further upside. After a brief 1.3% intraday pullback, the index recovered as sentiment stabilised on ceasefire reassurances. Market breadth remains healthy with 61% above 20-day MA and 57% above 200-day MA, suggesting broader participation beyond mega-cap AI leaders. Technicals support continuation within an ascending channel toward 28,860–29,615
08-05-2026 08:56 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Global markets jolted by US-Iran ceasefire violation, and traders brace for NFP
Global markets turned volatile after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire violation triggered renewed geopolitical fears ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. Oil prices rebounded sharply above key levels, while equities pulled back from record highs as traders reassessed stagflation risks and central bank policy expectations. Asian markets weakened amid rising energy concerns, with the Nikkei 225 at risk of a short-term corrective decline from overbought conditions.
08-05-2026 04:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Latest on cryptocurrencies

Explore the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. From Bitcoin to Ethereum and XRP, find the latest crypto news here.

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Cryptos breakout of bear trends, but will it continue? Bitcoin (BTC) & Ethereum (ETH) Outlook
Crypto update: The crypto market extends its recent lead as Bitcoin climbs toward the $79,000 mark and Ethereum shatters major resistance levels. As traders navigate Kevin Warsh's hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and upcoming ceasefire deadlines, the spotlight remains on whether large-cap cryptos can sustain their momentum independent of broader equity markets. Explore a technical analysis and key trading levels to navigate the latest developments for BTC and ETH.
22-04-2026 19:43 GMT by Elior Manier
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Latest on commodities

Find out how supply and demand factors, geopolitical events, weather patterns and technical indicatiors influence prices on commodities like oil, gold, silver, metals and more.

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Are metals overdue for a rally? – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook
XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Precious metals show signs of a bullish awakening as the traditional inverse relationship with crude oil begins to fade. With Copper breaking year-to-date highs and Gold printing a massive weekly hammer candle, the "war-driven" bear trend appears to be exhausting. Explore our intraday technical analysis of XAU/USD and XAG/USD to identify key breakout levels.
08-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: Global markets jolted by US-Iran ceasefire violation, and traders brace for NFP
Global markets turned volatile after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire violation triggered renewed geopolitical fears ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. Oil prices rebounded sharply above key levels, while equities pulled back from record highs as traders reassessed stagflation risks and central bank policy expectations. Asian markets weakened amid rising energy concerns, with the Nikkei 225 at risk of a short-term corrective decline from overbought conditions.
08-05-2026 04:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Latest on stocks

Keep up to date with everything happening in the stock market from market trends to market investment.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Technical: Steep run-up ahead of earnings, at risk of mean reversion decline below 380.20
AMD surges ahead of earnings on AI-driven optimism, but risks a “sell-the-news” pullback as expectations peak. Despite strong projected revenue and EPS growth, investor focus is on forward guidance, especially AI demand and hyperscaler adoption. Technical indicators signal overbought conditions and bearish divergence, raising the risk of a mean reversion decline below 380.20, with key support levels at 310 and 287 in focus.
05-05-2026 08:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Nasdaq 100: AI bubble fears overblown, bullish trend intact above 26,760 key intraday support
The Nasdaq 100 remains in a firm uptrend despite renewed AI bubble concerns triggered by OpenAI-related headlines. Losses were quickly trimmed, reinforcing underlying bullish momentum. Semiconductor stocks continue to lead the rally without exhibiting peak-cycle warning signals, while market breadth stays healthy. Technically, the index holds within an ascending channel, with 26,760 as key support and further upside potential toward higher resistance levels.
29-04-2026 06:47 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Amazon (AMZN) Technical: Uptrend and outperformance factor intact above 231.00 key support
Amazon (AMZN) remains in a strong uptrend, outperforming peers as focus shifts to its Q1 2026 earnings and AI-driven growth. Markets are closely watching AWS momentum, advertising strength, and whether massive capex plans can translate into sustainable profits. Technically, the bullish structure stays intact above the $231 key support, with potential upside toward higher resistance levels if momentum holds.
28-04-2026 11:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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