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Chart alert: Risk-off persists on Strait of Hormuz fears, EUR/CHF eyeing 0.9010 key bearish breakdown level

Risk-off sentiment dominates as fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure intensify despite US naval escort assurances. Oil trades near $76, gold advances, and Asian equities slide sharply. With market-implied odds of a Hormuz shutdown above 70%, recession and liquidity risks are rising. EUR/CHF remains under pressure, with 0.9010 emerging as a key downside trigger.

04-03-2026 06:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump guarantees maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz: Markets U-turn on Navy escort pledge

Market Reactions: Markets took a massive U-turn following a White House address from President Trump regarding ongoing operations in Iran. To shed morning anxiety, the President announced a security framework to protect commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz, causing Oil prices to retreat by 7 percent and Stock Markets to rebound sharply.

03-03-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Is Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) second $70k rejection a “buy the dip” opportunity?

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) retraces from $70,000 amid Middle East tensions and risk-off sentiment. The article discusses geopolitical headwinds, continued institutional buying by Michael Saylor and Anthony Pompliano, and a divided technical outlook with forecasts ranging from a painful crash to $40k-$50k to a recovery targeting $150,000. The $70,000 level is key.

03-03-2026 19:21 GMT by Zain Vawda

Stocks get caught in the crossfire – Dow Jones & US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US indexes see bloodshed amid global selling as the Petrodollar and WTI spike to new cycle highs. Dow Jones reached new cycle lows and Stock Benchmarks enter heavy correction – Tech remains solid. Supply shocks and traffic slowdowns in the Strait of Hormuz hinder the market outlook.

03-03-2026 17:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold’s (XAU/USD) $5000 Retest: Rate cut fears and dollar surge lead to 5% selloff

Gold's (XAU/USD) 5% plunge is a surprise given Middle East escalation. The selloff is driven by rising oil prices sparking inflation fears, leading to fewer expected Fed rate cuts (now 46bps), a surging US Dollar (DXY at 6-week highs), and profit-taking. Includes a technical outlook with $5000/oz key support retest having taken place.

03-03-2026 16:12 GMT by Zain Vawda

The War-Petrodollar trade extends – Oil jumps, Dollar to 2026 highs

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: Global Stock Markets fall between 2 and 7 percent as the Iran conflict intensifies. Brent trades around $83 while WTI moves toward its June peak. A potential dollar shortage looms as fuel prices explode, increasing dollar demand for importers. Diving into DXY technical levels.

03-03-2026 15:47 GMT by Elior Manier

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