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Markets are closed, but futures are exploding – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels:US stock futures explode into uncharted territory during a shortened Memorial Day session as institutional capital prices in a historic Middle East breakthrough. With reports confirming Iran's willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to China and negotiators convening in Doha, the Dow futures hit 51,000 while the Nasdaq closes in on 30,000. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
25-05-2026 16:19 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
A final path to peace? Markets Weekly Outlook
A week ahead preview: Traders are hungry for a peace treaty, after a rollercoaster week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)
22-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier
Stock Markets dance towards new records ahead of a long weekend – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks surge toward uncharted territory as a massive wave of geopolitical optimism sweeps Wall Street. Fueled by reports of a Qatari negotiating team arriving in Tehran to help secure a US-Iran peace deal, crude oil prices are sliding lower, allowing the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to resume their relentless bullish expansion. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
22-05-2026 16:02 GMT by Elior Manier

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Cryptos pulled back but sentiment rebounds, Opportunity? – BTC and Ethereum (ETH) Technical Outlook
Cryptocurrency Market update: Bitcoin pulls back from the monumental $80,000 psychological milestone, temporarily decoupling from the explosive risk-on rally seen in traditional US equities. As digital assets lag behind the tech-heavy Nasdaq following the latest US-Iran peace draft, explore our in-depth technical analysis of BTC and Ethereum (ETH) to determine if this consolidation is a bull trap or a discounted buying opportunity.
21-05-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier
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Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions
Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.
18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI
Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.
22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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