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Sentiment sours but hopes remain – North American Session Market Wrap for April 7

April 7th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – The deadline approaches but rumours of a potential deal are saving the day. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

07-04-2026 20:11 GMT by Elior Manier

NZD/USD tests major 0.57 support ahead of RBNZ meeting – FX Technical Levels

NZD/USD Technical Analysis and RBNZ Meeting Preview: The New Zealand Dollar eases after a large drop amid energy supply concerns and a surging Petrodollar. With the RBNZ meeting approaching (key communications expected), Traders eye bullish divergences for a potential reversal. Explore a multi-timeframe analysis of the major pair.

07-04-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Bears take the advantage but Trump saves the day – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Equity dip-buyers face a reality check as Iran rejects a ceasefire plan ahead of an 8:00 PM ET deadline, but hopes remain as Trump could push it back further. With WTI Crude breaking new weekly highs and pressuring stocks, bulls need a proper truce to reclaim the 47,000 level on the Dow Jones. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets

07-04-2026 16:13 GMT by Elior Manier

10 Hours to $150 Oil? The looming deadline threatening the Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have peaked with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of strikes on Kharg Island and a threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait risk a massive oil supply shock, potentially driving crude prices toward $150/bbl. We break down the three key price scenarios for WTI and Brent.

07-04-2026 14:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Oil retreats, Gold rises as cautious tone dominates, Trump deadline now in focus

Oil prices jump due to escalating US-Iran conflict and a deadline for the Strait of Hormuz. European stocks are muted as caution reigns and Euro Area growth slows, showing stagflationary signals. The US Dollar is strongly bid ahead of key US CPI data, supported by Fed divergence

07-04-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is flashing bearish breakdown conditions below the 50-day MA

Japan’s Nikkei 225 has turned into a laggard as rising oil prices and prolonged US–Iran tensions fuel stagflation fears. The index has dropped over 9% since late February, weighed by Japan’s reliance on energy imports and weakening earnings outlook. Technically, Nikkei remains in a bearish descending triangle below key resistance, signalling further downside risk unless a breakout above 54,095 materialises.

07-04-2026 02:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Easter miracles for Markets? – North American Session Market Wrap for April 6

April 6th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Trading are slowly returning to the action after a long week-end, with hopes still leading to some rebounds ahead of tomorrow's War deadline. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

06-04-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Easter bunnies are out in a calm session – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Global stocks find relief as the US Dollar takes a step back, but a looming Tuesday evening deadline for a US-Iran deal keeps volatility high. With the Islamic regime rejecting peace terms and US CPI data approaching on Friday, market participants weigh the risk of imminent rate hikes. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the major indexes.

06-04-2026 16:19 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: WTI crude oil whipsawed above 20-day MA ahead of Trump’s speech and US-Iran ceasefire hopes

WTI crude oil remains volatile as prices whipsaw above $110 amid shifting US–Iran ceasefire expectations and Trump’s latest rhetoric. After breaking above $102.25, oil surged toward $116 before reversing, highlighting fragile sentiment. Prediction market sees a higher chance of a ceasefire by June rather than April, keeping geopolitical risk elevated. The bullish trend remains intact, but key support at $102.25 is critical to sustain further upside.

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

The first War inflation tests – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets went on a roller coaster ride throughout this week from back and forth communications regarding the next phase of the US-Iran conflict. 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)

03-04-2026 20:05 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY under pressure as markets price in a BoJ rate hike

The Bank of Japan’s communication is becoming a key driver for USD/JPY as markets increasingly price in a possible rate hike. Investors are watching whether the BoJ signals a broader tightening cycle, which could strengthen the yen and push the pair lower.

03-04-2026 16:25 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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Non-Farm Payrolls for March large beat on expectations! Markets closed for Good Friday

March NFP Update: The US labor market delivers a massive surprise with +178K jobs added against 60K expectations, pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.3%. While US cash markets remain closed for Good Friday, stock futures and bonds sell off as the robust data further erases hopes for rate cuts. Explore an analysis of the shortened holiday session.

03-04-2026 13:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Turns out it was an April's Fool – North American Session Market Wrap for April 2

April 2nd, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets couldn't withhold their optimism which turned out to resemble an April's Fool joke as the narrative soured. Stocks remained resilient and traders prepare for more uncertainty ahead. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

02-04-2026 20:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil (WTI & Brent) keeps playing tricks on Markets 32 days into the Iran War

WTI and Brent Oil update: Market skepticism grows as President Trump’s optimistic rhetoric clashes with a 14% spike in WTI prices. As traders pivot toward tomorrow's NFP data and potential weekend escalations, the Oil-Stock inverse correlation persists amid the ongoing Hormuz blockade. Explore an intraday outlook and technical levels for WTI and Brent.

02-04-2026 19:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones & US Stock Market NFP levels: Wall Street scrambles for impossible certainty after the April Fool's fakeout

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Market certainty vanishes as President Trump’s latest U-turn and reported Iranian attacks on US infrastructure shatter de-escalation hopes. With WTI struggling to close below the $100 mark and the Pentagon preparing for limited ground operations, equity benchmarks face a fragile holiday session. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets ahead of the NFP release.

02-04-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

NFP Preview: Can the labor market withstand the "Stagflation" Storm? Implications for the DXY & Dow Jones

NFP Preview: Can the labor market withstand the "Stagflation" storm? Geopolitical oil shocks are reigniting inflation, trapping the Fed between fighting rising energy prices and a cooling jobs market. Get consensus forecasts for the March employment report (NFP, wages, unemployment) and scenario-based reactions for the DXY and Dow Jones.

02-04-2026 16:11 GMT by Zain Vawda

The April's Fool joke is over for Markets – A look around assets in the morning chaos

Market volatility surges as President Trump’s White House address reignites fears of a Middle East ground operation. WTI Crude spiked 14% overnight to $114, triggering a massive downturn in global assets and sending the Dow Jones into a potential bull trap below 47,000. Explore an intraday Market check ahead of the long holiday weekend.

02-04-2026 14:52 GMT by Elior Manier

Euro area inflation rises on energy shock, core trends stay limited

Euro area inflation rose to 2.5% mainly due to higher energy prices driven by tensions in Iran, while core inflation remained subdued. Price pressures have not broadly spread across the economy, but second-round effects may emerge over time. The European Central Bank is likely to respond cautiously, with limited need for aggressive rate hikes.

02-04-2026 12:50 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

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Markets Today: Oil surges 8% & stocks retreat as Trump keeps investors guessing, FED speakers & NFP ahead

Global markets face a sharp risk-off pivot as US-Iran geopolitical risks dominate. Oil surges past $100, fueling inflation fears, while stocks, gold, and major currencies retreat. Attention now turns to Fed speakers and the critical NFP report

02-04-2026 09:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Chart alert: Risk off after Trump’s speech - intraday outlook on S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, AUD/USD, Gold (XAU/USD), and WTI crude oil

Global markets have shifted back into risk-off mode after Trump’s hawkish stance on Iran dampened de-escalation hopes. Equities and AUD/USD weakened as bearish momentum resumed, while the US dollar strengthened. WTI crude oil surged above $102.25, supported by supply concerns, but gold’s recent rally shows signs of exhaustion. Technical signals suggest further downside risks for risk assets unless key resistance levels are reclaimed.

02-04-2026 05:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong