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Markets Today: Reality check hits markets as ceasefire fragility weighs, US PCE data in focus

The initial euphoria over the US-Iran ceasefire is replaced by caution as reports of potential breaches and Strait of Hormuz concerns cause European equities to retreat. Brent crude claws back ground to $97/bbl, suggesting an inflationary surge is "baked into" upcoming data and keeping two ECB rate hikes priced in.

09-04-2026 09:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Ceasefire trade is on, but clouds remain – North American Session Market Wrap for April 8

April 8th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – The ceasefire is officially on, leading to a gigantic bounce across assets. However, the truce is still very fragile. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

08-04-2026 21:01 GMT by Elior Manier

The Petrodollar trade is over, Dollar tumbles – EUR/USD, AUD/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

US Dollar, AUD/USD and EUR/USD Analysis: The Greenback’s two-month Petrodollar rally takes a massive hit as an unexpected US-Iran ceasefire agreement shatters war-driven demand. Yesterday's truce headline sent the Dollar Index tumbling. Explore a technical analysis of the Dollar Index, EUR/USD, and AUD/USD to assess the market's decisive turn.

08-04-2026 19:59 GMT by Elior Manier

Bulls are back in vengeance after the US-Iran Ceasefire – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock market bulls return with a vengeance as an official US-Iran ceasefire wipes out 28 days of severe corrections. With the Nasdaq surging over 3% and the US Dollar giving up its safe-haven gains, WTI Crude Oil plummets 20% to a $92 daily bottom before creeping higher. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets as traders digest the 14-day temporary breather.

08-04-2026 17:36 GMT by Elior Manier

Wall Street in ecstasy! It's almost like nothing happened – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – The Ceasefire is officially in effect, bringing ecstatic flows into Markets and leading rough drops in the CAD and USD. 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.

08-04-2026 14:41 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) stalls at critical $4900/oz resistance as bear signal flashes

Gold's "war premium" is fading after the US-Iran ceasefire sparked a rally, now stalled near $4900 resistance. The metal faces binary risks: a truce failure could send it to $4500, while strong net-long sentiment suggests a near-term slide. Dollar softness and silver's 7% rally provide underlying support.

08-04-2026 14:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Ceasefire Crash: Oil tumbles 15% as US-Iran deal unwinds global 'fear trade'

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire has led to a massive relief rally in global markets, causing US Crude to tumble 15% and equities to surge. The de-escalation unwinds the "fear trade" and provides a cooling period for "War Inflation". While Gold remains resilient, the pause offers a critical window for stability, though traders should remain cautious as geopolitical headlines could quickly shift sentiment

08-04-2026 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

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