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US Markets fall as Greenland tensions flare – Stock Markets closed for MLK Day

Dow Jones, Gold and US Dollar Technical Levels – MLK Day Market Update: Global markets sell off US assets as Trump renews Greenland threats and targets EU partners with tariffs. With no US-EU leadership meeting at Davos, US Futures and the Dollar slide while Gold and Silver gap to fresh all-time highs. We analyze the chaotic week start.

19-01-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

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Greenland as the trigger of a new trade war

Rising tensions over Greenland risk reviving an EU-US trade conflict, with Washington once again using tariffs as a tool of political pressure. Germany appears most exposed to the potential economic fallout, while cohesion within the EU remains uncertain. Beyond trade effects, renewed tariff threats are weighing on confidence in the US dollar and fueling concerns about lasting damage to transatlantic relations and the broader global economic order.

19-01-2026 12:09 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Impact on US-EU tensions: Risk-off, US dollar subdued, heightened demand for Gold and Silver

Escalating US–EU tensions over Greenland and fresh US tariff threats against NATO allies have sparked a global risk-off move. Asian equities and US index futures slid, while the US dollar weakened as safe-haven flows rotated into precious metals. Gold and silver surged to new record highs, reinforcing their role as geopolitical hedges amid rising policy and trade uncertainty.

19-01-2026 09:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Confusion to close a volatile week – North American session Market wrap for January 16

January 16th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Confusion and uncertainty to close this volatile week. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

16-01-2026 21:27 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets enter Tension-Mode – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: A packed week is expected between Davos and geopolitical events, without mentioning a bunch of Economic releases throughout the Globe. 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)

16-01-2026 20:43 GMT by Elior Manier

Geopolitics themes continue, Bank of Japan & the week ahead

In the last episode of week 3, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the ongoing geopolitical themes at play within financial markets, as well as recent yen weakness and policy from the Bank of Japan.

16-01-2026 18:03 GMT by Christian Norman

Stocks trade in uncertain territories – Dow Jones and US Stock Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq Analysis – Market Update: Stocks end the week mixed but red as the immediate threat of US intervention in Iran subsides. However, with Oil holding $60 and intervention odds still at 30%, uncertainty lingers. We analyze the Manufacturing sector's resilience and intra-day technicals for the major indexes.

16-01-2026 16:56 GMT by Elior Manier

Why is the US Dollar so strong to start 2026? EUR/USD and Dollar Index overview

US Dollar Analysis: The Dollar defies bearish forecasts, strengthening early in 2026 as US economic resilience and high rates support the Greenback. We analyze why the DXY holds 100.00 despite Fed independence risks and Trump's policy shifts, with technical outlooks for the Dollar Index and EUR/USD.

16-01-2026 15:22 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart Alert: Japanese yen short squeeze risk,158.15 key USD/JPY trigger

USD/JPY is entering a high-risk zone as intervention threats intensify and speculative JPY shorts reach a one-year extreme. Price action near the 159.45–159.75 resistance echoes past BoJ intervention levels, while fading momentum raises the risk of a downside break below 158.15. A move lower could trigger a sharp JPY short squeeze, with key supports at 157.50–156.12 now in focus.

16-01-2026 08:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

WTI Crude Oil: Short-term bearish outlook vs. Long-term bullish reversal potential

WTI Crude Oil faces a short-term neutral-to-bearish outlook, testing moving average support after failing to hold $60.00. However, the price is anchored in a critical monthly Fibonacci support zone, with an oversold Stochastic and a 15-year Managed Money short extreme in the COT report suggesting strong potential for a long-term bullish reversal.

16-01-2026 04:28 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Market relief despite Iran intervention uncertainty – North American session Market wrap for January 15

January 15th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets see relief as Iran tensions abate, but doubts remain. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

15-01-2026 22:00 GMT by Elior Manier

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals correct: Is the uptrend over? Silver (XAG/USD), Gold (XAU/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Outlook

Metals Market High Timeframe Review: While fundamentals (Dedollarization/AI) remain bullish, the Long Metals trade is crowded. We analyze the impact of technical changes and high-timeframe signals. Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Weekly Charts and Scenarios

15-01-2026 19:57 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI Oil sinks as Iran tensions abate – Where to look now?

WTI Oil Analysis: Crude rejects $62 to finish lower as Gulf leaders talk down US intervention threats. Yet, with Iranian revolts intensifying and a 30% chance of attack still priced in, the risk premium remains. We analyze the technical targets for WTI pending the emergency UN Security Council meeting.

15-01-2026 15:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Nikkei 225 Forecast: Bullish acceleration above 53,370 key support

The Nikkei 225 has emerged as one of the strongest global equity performers in early 2026, rising 7.9% year-to-date and outperforming major US indices. Supported by improving earnings revisions, resilient technical momentum, and potential political tailwinds from a snap election, the index remains bullish above the critical 53,370 support, with further upside risks toward the 55,000 zone.

15-01-2026 07:59 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Price Rally: $100K Target in Sight as Institutional Buying Surges

Bitcoin is rallying towards a $100K target, fueled by strong institutional buying and corporate accumulation, notably MicroStrategy's recent $1.25 billion BTC purchase. The article also examines the impact of the proposed Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on the crypto market, providing technical analysis of the BTC/USD chart.

15-01-2026 06:54 GMT by Zain Vawda

It isn't panic time yet – North American session Market wrap for January 14

January 14th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Panic is abating after Trump's comments. Markets are still very volatile. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

14-01-2026 22:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Anxiety is rising in Markets – North American mid-week Market update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Anxiety is getting grip of some fragile Stock Index highs. 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.

14-01-2026 20:11 GMT by Elior Manier

US Stocks plummet as Iran tensions mount - Dow Jones and US Stock Index Outlook

US Stock Market Update: The post-CPI sell-the-news mood deepens as Iran tensions escalate. With Oil jumping 10% to $62, volatility returns to spook investors. We analyze the hit to the Magnificent 7 (Nvidia -2.30%) and the defensive rotation into Energy, providing technicals for the US Indexes.. S&P 500 , Dow Jones and Nasdaq NFP Levels.

14-01-2026 17:13 GMT by Elior Manier

The Iran Risk Premium: WTI Hits $62 as Revolts Continue – US Oil Outlook

WTI Oil Update: Geopolitics drives volatility as Iran revolts add a massive risk premium. We analyze the threat to the Strait of Hormuz and China's supply, drawing parallels to the "12-Day War" and 1979. With traders positioning for a spike, we dive into the multi-timeframe technicals.

14-01-2026 15:49 GMT by Elior Manier

US Economic Update: PPI Holds Steady, Retail Sales Deliver a Strong Beat

US Economic Data: Retail Sales beat expectations (0.6%), confirming consumer resilience, while Headline PPI ticks up to 3.0% y/y. We analyze why markets are largely ignoring this "stale" November data—delayed by BLS closures—and pivoting focus entirely to the escalating situation in Iran.

14-01-2026 13:30 GMT by Elior Manier