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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

Oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz, USD rallies & US inflation meets consensus

Join us in today’s episode as TraderNick and Jonny discuss the latest on the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, and current affairs in global oil markets. Otherwise, we discuss the latest numbers from the US CPI report earlier today.

11-03-2026 17:41 GMT by Christian Norman

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Top cryptocurrency news and analysis

Are we witnessing the Crypto dawn? – Bitcoin (BTC) & Ethereum (ETH) Outlook

Crypto update: Cryptocurrencies remain insulated from broader market sell-offs. Despite a six-month slump following October highs, record Ethereum on-chain activity and Bitcoin scarcity limit selling pressure. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the cryptocurrencies as they attempt a meaningful bounce.

13-03-2026 13:31 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Why Bitcoin's recovery still lacks the ingredients for a decisive bullish turn

Bitcoin consolidates below $70,000 in a "transition phase". The market is defined by mixed signals: accelerating institutional ETF inflows are countered by "capitulation-like conditions" for holders, while retail interest remains absent. The market is on "unsteady ground," lacking the conviction to break resistance at $79,000.

12-03-2026 03:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Top commodities news and analysis

Unstable Markets as Oil just doesn't want to retreat – Back to $96 – Market Check

Markets keep getting shaken by Oil's resilient rebounds. Firms are hedging for weekend risk and this is not faring well neither with risk-assets or metals. Explore today's session flows right here.

13-03-2026 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Dollar and Oil Dominate as Traders Brace for US data barrage, FTSE 100 breaks key support zone

Geopolitical tensions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict drive a second straight week of global market losses. Oil prices remain elevated, fueling inflation fears and leading the US dollar to surge to a 3-month high as a safe haven. Asian and European stocks retreated sharply, with tech cyclicals most affected. US Data ahead.

13-03-2026 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

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