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Markets Weekly Outlook - Geopolitics Overpower Fundamentals: The $150 oil warning and the rate cut dilemma

Geopolitical conflict, particularly in the Middle East, has sent oil prices surging ($90/bbl with $150 warning) and reignited stagflation fears globally, hitting Europe hardest. A weak US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut expectations to June. The week ahead features critical US CPI and Core PCE data, while WTI oil's massive price spike and key technical levels are scrutinized.

06-03-2026 22:20 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Market Insights Podcast

Crude prices skyrocket by +30%, stock markets tumble & week ahead preview

To start the week, we join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing skyrocketing oil pricing amidst tensions in the Middle East and a scheduled G7 meeting to discuss the release of held crude reserves, as well as the fallout across financial markets.

09-03-2026 16:21 GMT by Christian Norman

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Top cryptocurrency news and analysis

Trump guarantees maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz: Markets U-turn on Navy escort pledge

Market Reactions: Markets took a massive U-turn following a White House address from President Trump regarding ongoing operations in Iran. To shed morning anxiety, the President announced a security framework to protect commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz, causing Oil prices to retreat by 7 percent and Stock Markets to rebound sharply.

03-03-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Is Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) second $70k rejection a “buy the dip” opportunity?

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) retraces from $70,000 amid Middle East tensions and risk-off sentiment. The article discusses geopolitical headwinds, continued institutional buying by Michael Saylor and Anthony Pompliano, and a divided technical outlook with forecasts ranging from a painful crash to $40k-$50k to a recovery targeting $150,000. The $70,000 level is key.

03-03-2026 19:21 GMT by Zain Vawda

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WTI (Oil) forms a tight range after Trump's comments – Oil Dynamics and Intraday Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Oil volatility has come down significantly after yesterday's historic session. Iran's military capabilities are now exhausting but doubts remain and the Strait of Hormuz still presents threats. With WTI prices cooling, explore intraday technical levels for WTI Levels.

10-03-2026 15:10 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Hang Seng Index recovered at 24,765, bulls need to break above 26,350

The Hang Seng Index has shown relative resilience during the US–Iran war 2026, outperforming many Asian peers as policy signals from China’s National People's Congress supported sentiment. After rebounding from 24,765 and reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the index now faces a crucial 26,350 resistance level that could determine whether a stronger bullish recovery unfolds.

10-03-2026 06:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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