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Stock Markets stall, too early for the deal ? Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks settle into a muted, rangebound channel as the euphoria from the recent peace rally cools into a healthy profit-taking session. With tech and consumer defensive sectors steering a modest pullback, institutional capital moves to the sidelines ahead of Kevin Warsh's official swearing-in ceremony at the White House. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

21-05-2026 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier

The deal is still quite unsure, Crude Oil back above $100 – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude Oil spikes back above the $100 psychological threshold as Iran's rigid nuclear stance derails recent diplomatic optimism. With the geopolitical risk premium rapidly flooding back into energy markets, explore our in-depth technical analysis of WTI's critical support and resistance zones.

21-05-2026 13:24 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal

Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.

21-05-2026 02:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong

AUD/USD picks up momentum ahead of Australian employment – In-depth FX analysis

Forex Market update: AUD/USD accelerates its upward momentum as global risk appetite returns and crude oil tumbles. With institutional focus shifting to the Australian jobs data and its implications for the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy path, explore our comprehensive technical breakdown of the Aussie's key structural levels.

20-05-2026 21:26 GMT by Elior Manier

US-Iran deal in final stages: Markets are exploding – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock markets surge as President Trump announces that intense US-Iran diplomatic talks are nearing their final stages. With WTI Crude dropping to $97 and Treasury yields easing on cooling inflation fears, the Warsh trade pauses ahead of Friday's swearing-in ceremony. Explore our intraday technical breakdown of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

20-05-2026 18:13 GMT by Elior Manier

The Warsh Trade is taking Markets by the horn – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – After a long, prosperous peace trading period, Markets are starting to get afraid again from Iran and Kevin Warsh news. 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.

20-05-2026 14:19 GMT by Elior Manier

NVIDIA (NVDA) Technical: Potential mean reversion decline below 236.54 as earnings loom

NVIDIA enters its Q1 earnings release as the most important stock in global markets, with investors watching closely for confirmation that AI infrastructure demand is still accelerating. Options markets are pricing a massive $350 billion post-earnings swing, reflecting extreme expectations. Key focus areas: data centre revenue, Blackwell GPU ramp, and hyperscaler AI spending. However, technical indicators suggest early signs of exhaustion, raising the risk of a medium-term pullback.

20-05-2026 05:59 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Surging 30-year bond yield flirts with 5.20% as market eyes Nvidia and Bank of England dilemma

Global markets remained under pressure as surging bond yields pushed the US 30-year Treasury yield toward the key 5.20% level, its highest since 2007. Rising inflation fears and growing expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed heavily on technology stocks ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings release.

20-05-2026 02:21 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Metals suffer from their upside fake-out – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Gold and Silver gains melt away as the "Warsh trade" accelerates a violent repricing in fixed income. With rising risk-free yields weighing heavily on non-yielding commodities, explore critical intraday technical levels and the breakdown outlook for gold and silver.

19-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Is the Stock Markets rally over? – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock markets face a critical inflection point as the relentless tech-led rally stalls and major benchmarks break below their ascending channels. With a sharp spike in bond yields and impending balance sheet reductions under incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighing on growth assets, explore an intraday technical analysis of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

19-05-2026 15:34 GMT by Elior Manier

The Warsh Trade and the US Dollar – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

Forex Market update: The US Dollar rallies sharply against major currencies ahead of newly confirmed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming swearing-in ceremony. Driven by widening yield gaps, sticky inflation, and expectations of a leaner central bank balance sheet, explore critical technical targets for the DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD.

19-05-2026 14:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally

Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.

19-05-2026 01:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.

18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock Markets are scared of renewed Oil pressure – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks correct after the shock of the Kevin Warsh trade. Despite the White House rejecting Iran's latest nuclear proposal and WTI Crude pushing higher, equities are somewhat shrugging off the geopolitical noise. Explore our intraday technical breakdown for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

18-05-2026 16:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Trump-Xi summit disappoints, inflation fears fuel bond yield surge

Global markets opened cautiously after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with limited progress on trade and geopolitical tensions. Rising inflation fears and surging bond yields intensified concerns that the Federal Reserve may eventually consider rate hikes rather than cuts. Investors are increasingly worried about extreme concentration within the AI-driven stock rally as semiconductor and technology shares face mounting valuation pressure ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings.

18-05-2026 01:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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The Kevin Warsh repricing and Inflation points – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets are quickly turning to the next phase for Markets with key economic releases, the G7 Meeting and most importantly, the Kevin Warsh trade. 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)

15-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier

British bonds under pressure. Yields at their highest in years

UK government bonds came under pressure as investors reacted to political uncertainty around Andy Burnham and fears of a looser fiscal policy. Rising yields, a weaker pound and memories of the 2022 gilt crisis have put fiscal discipline back at the centre of market concerns.

15-05-2026 18:08 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

The new Fed Chair's balance sheet erasure and Market bloodshed

Global Markets update: : Financial markets face widespread carnage as aggressive Federal Reserve tightening plans trigger a massive liquidity drain. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash back to reality and the Greenback surges to multi-year highs, explore a broad Market check and Treasuries dynamics

15-05-2026 16:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil eases its overnight rally but what's next? – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude oil takes an intraday hit from a resurgent Greenback even as President Trump and President Xi Jinping find common ground on reopening Gulf trade routes. With global inventories thin and the Middle East stalemate frozen, explore the technical battlegrounds defining the next phase of the energy trade.

15-05-2026 14:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong