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Wartime is back in Markets – North American Session Market Wrap for March 2

March 2nd 2026 North-American Session Recap – It's Wartime again, but Markets provide a contradictory picture. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

02-03-2026 21:18 GMT by Elior Manier

Geopolitics and Crude: Why WTI pulled back despite escalating Middle East risks

This analysis explores why WTI crude oil prices pulled back despite escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. It details the extensive market impact, from the surge in natural gas prices and shipping stocks to the sharp sell-off in airline shares. The article also provides a forward outlook on the heightened risk to global trade and a technical analysis of key support and resistance levels for WTI crude.

02-03-2026 18:51 GMT by Zain Vawda

War begins, Wall Street unfazed (for now!) – Dow Jones and US Stocks outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US Markets remain unfazed after gapping lower by 1.50 percent across all benchmarks. Stocks are rallying back to fill gaps following J.P. Morgan buy recommendations. US Treasuries sell off with 10Y Yield above 4.00 percent while Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies explode higher. Key tests ahead for Stocks and risk-sentiment.

02-03-2026 17:18 GMT by Elior Manier

A look around Markets as Iran operations begin – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news. Operation in Iran begins as US and Israeli forces aim to topple the Islamic Regime. Killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the first strikes, the battle is anticipated to last four weeks. Retaliation against US positions and several Arab nations continues while Hezbollah joins the conflict in Cyprus. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar, Gold, Bitcoin and Stocks.

02-03-2026 16:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Chaos as Middle East conflict widens, natural gas jumps 22%, DXY at five-week highs & FTSE 100 retreats

Middle East conflict escalates significantly following a US/Israel strike on Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering a seismic response. Global markets react with shock: oil surges 10%, European natural gas jumps 22%, gold hits $5,413, and the DXY climbs to a five-week high. Equities, led by Europe's STOXX 600, retreat, while safe-haven assets and defense stocks soar. The instability, including strikes in Cyprus and GCC countries, threatens a new wave of global inflation.

02-03-2026 10:17 GMT by Zain Vawda

Safe-haven demand intensifies as US-Iran conflict extends - Gold, WTI Crude, Nikkei 225, AUD/USD short-term outlook

Safe-haven demand surges as the US-Iran conflict escalates, lifting gold above $5,360 and driving WTI crude past key $70 resistance. Equity markets slide while the US dollar firms. Gold’s uptrend holds above $5,238, oil confirms a major breakout, and the Nikkei 225 risks a deeper correction. AUD/USD remains supported above 0.7020 amid strong commodity tailwinds.

02-03-2026 05:52 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Credit crunch fears to conclude a temperamental month; NFP incoming – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: It's a crazy end to a crazy month. But traders should get ready, because things won't get calm for a while. 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)

27-02-2026 21:20 GMT by Elior Manier

US Stocks rebound after gap-down; Month-end flows incoming – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Markets end a crazy month with an impressive gap lower and risk-off flows. US Embassies in the Middle East called for security measures leading to a spike in Oil to $68. Dow Jones dipped -1.78% as traders face weekend risk and month-end volatility while Chicago PMI confirms strong US data.

27-02-2026 17:19 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI Oil plays tricks ahead of weekend risk – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: WTI spikes to $68 as US embassy evacuations in Israel/Iraq signal a high-risk weekend. While US-Iran talks shift to Vienna on Monday, we analyze the war premium and why a failed diplomatic discussions could push Crude to a significant breakout.

27-02-2026 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Weekly Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: US-Iran standoff trumps US PPI, setting stage for $5300/oz

Gold (XAU/USD) is above $5200/oz, boosted by geopolitical risk (potential US-Iran conflict) and renewed haven demand. The US Dollar is under pressure ahead of key US data (ISM, Jobs report). A rate cut is not anticipated until at least June. Technical analysis shows Gold maintaining a bullish trajectory with resistance at $5249 and support at $5150.

27-02-2026 15:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

US PPI hotter than expected and risk-off flows – Market reactions

PPI Beats estimates, coming in higher with the core at 3.6% vs 3% expected. Markets are sending risk-off fears as US communicates security measures to its citizens in the Middle-East ahead of the weekend. Check out Market reactions and this morning's US Data.

27-02-2026 14:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: FTSE 100 prints fresh highs as STOXX 600 nears record streak. US PPI data and US/Iran risk in focus

European stocks are closing the month strong, with the FTSE 100 hitting fresh highs and the STOXX 600 nearing a record streak. Geopolitical tensions (US/Iran) fuel a surge in safe-haven Gold and Oil prices, and bolster the US dollar. Asia remains cautious despite Nvidia's strong earnings. The market is also focused on Germany's mixed import price data and the upcoming US PPI report.

27-02-2026 11:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) corrective rebound extends further above $5,046 key support

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its corrective rebound after breaking above $5,170, supported by falling US 10-year real yields that lower the opportunity cost of holding bullion. Price action is evolving within a minor ascending channel, holding above key $5,046 support. A push toward $5,307–$5,448 is possible unless gold slips back below $5,046.

27-02-2026 06:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Rough profit-taking but not the end of the world – North American session Market wrap for February 26

February 26th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Despite a risk-off session, dip-buyers logged in again. A heavy month-end session is ahead. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

26-02-2026 21:29 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver (XAG/USD) down 3% Large range formation building?

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: XAG fails to break $92 as Geneva talks move to Vienna for a new round on Monday. While the risk-off premium eases on news of a potential bilateral deal, we analyze the $10–$15 Paper vs. Physical spread and the cautious seasonal outlook for March.

26-02-2026 20:34 GMT by Elior Manier

US-Iran Talks Advance: Iranian FM confirms progress on nuclear and sanctions issues, Oil prices steady

US and Iran made "good progress" on nuclear and sanctions issues in talks mediated by Oman, despite remaining differences. The news caused whipsaw volatility in the oil market; prices spiked on rumors of failure but quickly dropped after progress was confirmed. Market focus remains on the conflict risk premium.

26-02-2026 20:22 GMT by Zain Vawda

Stock Markets tumble; The great tech fake-out – Nasdaq and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Nvidia plunges 5% despite a record $68.1B revenue beat (+73% YoY), dragging Broadcom and Micron lower. As tech bulls face a sell the news event, we analyze the intraday charts and the Nasdaq’s fight to hold the 25,000 level.

26-02-2026 16:55 GMT by Elior Manier

The Dollar attempts a breakout amid US-Iran diplomatic exchanges – US Dollar Index (DXY) outlook

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: The USD Index tests a critical breakout at 98.00 as US-Iran talks in Geneva enter a final round. While the Aussie Dollar stalls despite a 3.8% CPI beat, we analyze the 1,000-pip range fatigue in Forex and imminent potential breakouts.

26-02-2026 15:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Nikkei clears 59000, Gold holds high ground, FTSE 100 prints fresh highs. US jobless claims up next

Nikkei 225 hit a record high above 59,000, fueled by AI optimism and BoJ rate hike hints. European shares were cautious, balancing corporate reports with Nvidia's outlook. The Japanese yen firmed, and the US dollar was flat. Gold and oil prices rose on geopolitical risks, with focus on US-Iran talks and upcoming US jobless claims.

26-02-2026 09:23 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart Alert: WTI crude oil bullish flag in play above $64.15 as US-Iran talk looms

WTI crude oil is consolidating in a bullish flag above $64.15 after retreating from a six-month high near $67. Despite a sharp build in US crude inventories, prices remain supported by rising Middle East risk premiums ahead of US-Iran talks. A breakout above $67 could extend gains toward $69, while a break below support risks a deeper pullback.

26-02-2026 07:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong