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Asia open: Middle East tensions drive oil higher as S&P 500 snaps winning streak
Global markets retreated as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupted ceasefire hopes and pushed oil prices higher. The S&P 500 snapped a nine-day winning streak while technology shares came under pressure after Broadcom issued weaker-than-expected AI growth guidance. Meanwhile, rising energy costs, strong labour markets, and persistent inflation reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening from major central banks, weighing on investor sentiment worldwide.
04-06-2026 06:16 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) potential near-term bullish reversal emerging from the sub-$70K plunge
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) has suffered a sharp 16% correction after MicroStrategy’s unexpected sale of part of its Bitcoin holdings triggered a breakdown in market sentiment and accelerated ETF outflows. However, technical and on-chain indicators are now pointing toward potential selling exhaustion. Oversold RSI conditions, elevated long liquidations, and continued accumulation by long-term holders suggest Bitcoin may be nearing a bullish reversal if it can maintain support above US$62,250.
03-06-2026 11:31 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: AI exuberance rotates into small caps amid sticky inflation and looming central bank tightening
Global stock markets climbed to record highs as AI-driven investment expanded beyond mega-cap technology firms into small-cap industrial and infrastructure companies. Alphabet’s surprise US$80 billion capital raise underscored the enormous funding demands of the AI supercycle, while stronger U.S. labour data and rising Eurozone inflation reinforced expectations for tighter monetary policy. Investors are now balancing growth optimism against mounting interest-rate risks.
03-06-2026 04:54 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: US stock futures dipped on conflicting US-Iran news after S&P 500 scaled a historic high
Global stock markets reached new record highs as investors embraced AI-driven growth and improving U.S.-Iran diplomatic prospects. Strong U.S. manufacturing data reinforced confidence in the AI infrastructure boom, while major technology firms such as Nvidia, Dell, and Oracle led gains. However, beneath the surface, consumer savings have fallen to near post-financial-crisis lows and market leadership remains heavily concentrated in a handful of AI-related stocks, raising concerns over long-term
02-06-2026 01:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: WTI crude is entrenched in a minor downtrend below 20-day and 50-day moving averages
WTI crude oil prices remain under pressure after a sharp May selloff driven by improving US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and easing geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. WTI has turned into the worst-performing major asset class in May 2026, with technical indicators pointing to continued near-term weakness. Price action remains trapped below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages within a descending channel, exposing further downside risks toward key support levels.
29-05-2026 10:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: S&P 500 nabs records on US - Iran ceasefire extension amid Hot PCE inflation shock
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh record highs after the US and Iran extended their ceasefire agreement, improving global risk sentiment and easing energy market tensions. However, hotter-than-expected US core PCE inflation at 3.3% y/y reinforced expectations for prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, the AI infrastructure boom continued to dominate markets as major technology firms delivered strong earnings and funding milestones.
29-05-2026 04:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Memorandum is finalized but its agreement is still pending – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Wall Street digests the details of a historic diplomatic breakthrough reported by Axios, including a 30-day timeline to lift the naval blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As WTI Crude languishes below $90 and international premiums evaporate, explore critical technical levels for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones.
28-05-2026 18:49 GMT by Elior Manier
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Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) bearish breakdown below 200-day MA, further potential weakness ahead
Gold (XAU/USD) remains under pressure after breaking below its key 200-day moving average for the first time since March 2026. Rising US Treasury real yields and persistent bearish momentum continue to weigh on the precious metal as investors rotate toward yield-bearing assets. Technical analysis suggests gold may face further downside below the $4,456 resistance level, with key support zones now monitored near $4,320 and $4,250 amid a strengthening medium-term downtrend.
28-05-2026 05:29 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: AI Capex mania fuels world stocks to all-time highs as US-Iran peace deal skepticism lingers
Global stock markets surged to fresh record highs as relentless AI infrastructure spending continued to fuel risk appetite despite mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Investors are closely watching conflicting US-Iran peace deal developments, while sticky inflation pressures and increasingly hawkish central bank signals strengthen expectations for higher interest rates. Markets now shift focus to the crucial US PCE inflation report and the evolving AI-driven equity supercycle.
28-05-2026 02:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Traders are desperate for more news, but the status quo is positive
May 27 recap: Global Stock Markets hold steady near historic highs as the tech-heavy Nasdaq solidifies its breakout above the 30,000 psychological milestone, but the momentum slows down. While the absence of immediate Middle East warfare supports global risk appetite, President Trump's strict stance on Iranian sanctions relief emphasizes the winding road to a finalized treaty. Explore our technical breakdown as institutional focus shifts to tomorrow's crucial Core PCE inflation print.
27-05-2026 20:04 GMT by Elior Manier
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Stock Markets are hesitant on the Memorandum – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks experience a healthy capital rotation as institutional money shifts out of tech and into defensive blue chips. While the Nasdaq pauses after tapping the monumental 30,000 milestone, the Dow Jones catches a steady bid above 50,200. However, fresh volatility looms as President Trump expresses dissatisfaction with the latest US-Iran peace proposal.
27-05-2026 16:48 GMT by Elior Manier
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Cryptos fail to generate momentum continuous confusion – BTC and Ethereum (ETH) Technical Outlook
Cryptocurrency Market update: Bitcoin and Ethereum remain trapped in a tight, rangebound grind as digital assets decouple from the record-breaking rally seen in traditional US equities. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq surges on Strait of Hormuz peace headlines, explore our technical outlook to see if BTC’s consolidation around the $76,000 handle is signalling a localized top or a launching pad for a delayed catch-up rally.
26-05-2026 20:58 GMT by Elior Manier
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Markets are sending mixed feelings on the peace Deal – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: UUS stock markets reverse early-session gains as unresolved diplomatic roadblocks between the US and Iran snap the post-holiday euphoria. With WTI Crude violently erasing yesterday’s 7% collapse over sticking points on frozen funds and nuclear material. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
26-05-2026 16:24 GMT by Elior Manier
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The Dollar contradicts the peace trade – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview
Forex Market update: The US Dollar defies the prevailing peace trade narrative, holding its ground against major peers as the FX market spots critical dealbreakers in the latest US-Iran diplomatic drafts. With frozen assets and uranium disposal remaining deadlocked, Brent crude’s intraday rebound is keeping inflation anxieties alive. Explore our in-depth technical breakdown of the DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD.
26-05-2026 14:11 GMT by Elior Manier
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Chart alert: AUD/NZD rally set to continue after hitting 13-year high
AUD/NZD may extend its rally after reaching a fresh 13-year high ahead of the RBNZ policy decision. While the RBNZ is expected to deliver a hawkish hold at 2.25%, widening Australia-New Zealand bond yield spreads and the RBA’s more aggressive tightening path continue to favour the Australian dollar. Technical analysis highlights strong bullish momentum above 1.2130 support, with a breakout above 1.2250 potentially opening the door toward 1.2310 and 1.2400.
26-05-2026 07:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Trump-Iran peace optimism sparks equity rally as sticky U.S. inflation risks loom large
Global markets surged after renewed optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal triggered a sharp drop in oil prices and boosted investor risk appetite. However, sticky U.S. inflation and elevated Treasury yields continue to reinforce expectations of prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei rallied to record highs while Singapore posted stronger-than-expected GDP growth, highlighting the region’s resilience despite ongoing energy and supply-chain risks.
26-05-2026 02:51 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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The Memorial Day session brought with it some great news
US markets gear up for a high-volume trading week following a blockbuster Memorial Day session that firmly laid a bullish foundation. Driven by an advanced US-Iran draft agreement and a projected 30-day timeline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a collapsing US Dollar and a 7% plunge in WTI Crude are setting the stage for an explosive return of market liquidity. Explore our pre-market technical analysis for the major benchmarks.
25-05-2026 20:16 GMT by Elior Manier
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