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WTI Rangebound: How Stalled Peace Talks & OPEC Strategy Will Shape the Oil Market

WTI's rangebound struggle is analyzed, fueled by renewed geopolitical risk from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and stalled peace talks, which are balancing out high stockpiles and OPEC strategy. The article discusses Thursday's 1% price climb to $59.70, suggests the downside is favored in the forward outlook, and includes technical analysis on WTI.

05-12-2025 00:15 GMT by Zain Vawda

Low volatility session ahead of the Core PCE – North American session Market Wrap for December 4

December 4th North-American Session Recap – Jobless Claims confuse Markets. Preparing for tomorrow's Core PCE release, last key data before the FOMC. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

04-12-2025 22:09 GMT by Elior Manier

USD rebounds: Technical overview for EUR/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF

EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD Technical Analysis: The US Dollar is holding a key technical range, despite a rapid selloff triggered by dovish Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. The Dollar Index is bouncing above a major level after testing its Moving Average. We analyze three major FX pairs to see how the Dollar's broad range keeps foreign exchange markets firmly in balance ahead of the pivotal Federal Reserve meeting.

04-12-2025 21:00 GMT by Elior Manier

AI Leaders Outlook: Technical Analysis of Meta and Nvidia Stocks

Meta and Nvidia Technical Analysis: Stock Markets are seeing extreme caution, with conflicting jobs data creating macro confusion. The key debate remains: Is the rally led by the "Magnificent Seven" an AI Bubble or the start of a new Market Supercycle? We dive into the specific stories of Meta and Nvidia to see if the technicals align with the promise of the supercycle.

04-12-2025 17:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Santa Claus Rally Strategy: How to Trade the S&P 500's Most Reliable Seasonal Pattern

Explore the Santa Claus Rally (SCR), a reliable 7-day pattern where the S&P 500 averages a 1.3% gain. Learn how the SCR forecasts the next year's market performance (the 'Grinch Effect') and why traders target small-cap stocks (Russell 2000) for maximum short-term profits. Includes a look at election-year seasonality and the potential test of S&P 500 7000.

04-12-2025 15:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/JPY drops below 155.00: Has the 2025 yearly top been reached?

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: After a relentless rout, the Yen is staging a sound reversal. Fiscal recklessness from the administration has met with an increasingly hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan, hinting at a necessary exit from ultra-loose policy. The pair has plunged against the US Dollar. We examine the charts to see if this suggests a definite top has been found.

04-12-2025 15:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Stocks love the ADP miss – North American session Market Wrap for December 3

December 3rd North-American Session Recap – ADP misses which makes next week's cut an almost-done deal. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

03-12-2025 21:49 GMT by Elior Manier

North American Mid-Week Market Update – Trump drama and the Next Fed Chair

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – The next Fed Chair appointment may be of concern for recovering Markets. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

03-12-2025 20:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin, Interest Rates, and Trump: A Crypto Market Review 2024-2025

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Price Alert: Bitcoin Breaks Major Resistance - Next Stop $100,000?

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) breaks $93,000 driven by the Federal Reserve's end of Quantitative Tightening (QT), Vanguard's new access to crypto ETFs, and bullish technical signals. The confluence of institutional demand and macroeconomic shifts suggests a move toward $100,000, despite immediate market fragility and low liquidity

03-12-2025 19:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq Index Outlook: Microsoft (MSFT) scares Markets despite strong Services PMI report

Nasdaq Technical Analysis: The tech-heavy index is dragged lower by Microsoft (MSFT), which lowered its AI sales growth targets, raising questions about the exponential AI trend. This divergence occurs despite a Services PMI beat and contracting private labor data locking in Federal Reserve rate cuts. We dive into the multi-timeframe analysis of Nasdaq as tech lags a booming Dow Jones.

03-12-2025 16:54 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Reclaims $4200/oz Handle. Are Bulls Ready for a Test of $4300/oz?

Analysis of the gold (XAU/USD) price rally to $4240/oz, driven by market expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts, weaker US economic data (ISM Manufacturing PMI), and geopolitical risk related to Venezuela. The report also provides a technical outlook and a contrarian view on OANDA client sentiment suggesting a potential near-term slide.

03-12-2025 15:13 GMT by Zain Vawda

GBP/USD reaches 1.33, on top as ADP Employment Miss sends the dollar in a limbo

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: The Pound is the top performer after dismal US private employment data (ADP), which effectively locks in the Federal Reserve's rate cut. Sterling is also enjoying tailwinds from a new UK-US trade deal on pharmaceuticals and continued high Bank of England rates. We analyze the major FX pair after this strong move higher.

03-12-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold Price Forecast: Bullion retreats to $4,205 on profit-taking; US data hints at December rate cut

Falling to $4,205, down 0.63%, gold pricing has retraced from recent highs in today’s trading. Having recently painted new six-week highs, rallying from support at $4,056, downside in today’s session can be considered primarily technical profit-taking. While the fundamental footing for precious metals remains firm, recent US data, particularly in the US labour market, continues to add to the dovish narrative, bolstering metal pricing. What’s next for gold?

02-12-2025 22:42 GMT by Christian Norman

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Tech and Cryptos return – North American session Market Wrap for December 2

December 2nd North-American Session Recap – Tech and Cryptos lead a rebound and future Fed Chair in focus. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

02-12-2025 22:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver (XAG/USD) is the sole performer, heading toward a new ATH

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: What was thought to be a temporary top was merely a shallow retracement, as Silver surged to new record highs on dovish Federal Reserve hopes. While Gold, Platinum, and Copper are correcting lower, Silver is showing remarkable relative strength. We dive into the charts to determine if this breakout is strong enough to continue.

02-12-2025 20:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Crypto recovery: Dead Cat Bounce or the start of a Buy-the-Dip?

Cryptocurrencies are bouncing back strongly, with Bitcoin reclaiming a major psychological level after a period of intense selling. Low volumes persist, but selling flows are reducing. The question for traders is whether this is a dip to buy or a dead cat bounce, especially after the terrible monthly open fueled by MicroStrategy investor panic. Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Levels.

02-12-2025 17:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones (DJIA) Outlook: Could the Christmas Spirit awaken?

The "Santa Claus Rally" anticipation may start to show its face. However, the Dow Jones struggles to keep pace due to weak industrial activity. Tech is rebounding, but the ISM Manufacturing miss suggests tariffs continue to hurt the sector. We dive into the DJIA to see if the holiday spirits will arrive.

02-12-2025 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Euro Area Inflation Edges Higher, Gold Retreats Below $4200/oz. FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

A daily market briefing covering November 2025 Euro Area inflation (up to 2.2%), a retreat in gold prices, and mixed stock performance in Asia and Europe. The report notes Bayer's 15% surge, a steady US dollar, and technical analysis for the FTSE 100

02-12-2025 10:31 GMT by Zain Vawda

US political drama escalates – North American session Market Wrap for December 1

December 1st North-American Session Recap – US Poiltical drama make the headlines to start a volatile month. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

01-12-2025 21:54 GMT by Elior Manier

The US Dollar is lost in translation – Dollar Index (DXY) Outlook

The US Dollar's erratic movements are confusing market participants, rising and falling on dovish hopes for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Liquidity concerns are amplifying the Greenback's volatility. The latest factor is news that the White House may be preparing for a defeat regarding tariffs. Diving into DXY (Dollar Index) charts.

01-12-2025 20:31 GMT by Elior Manier