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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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Top commodities news and analysis

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

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

Gold’s (XAU/USD) Tug of War: : Oil spike, rate fears, and the battle for control

Gold (XAU/USD) is locked in a tug of war as safe-haven demand from escalating Middle East tensions battles the hawkish rate outlook fueled by soaring oil prices. This analysis reviews the impact of the Iran strikes, reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and the potential G-7 oil reserve release. We also cover the technical setup as a breakout looms.

09-03-2026 15:32 GMT by Zain Vawda

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