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A New World Order or TACO order? – North American mid-week Market update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – TACO Time as Trump backs down from his Greenland threats – We still look at current developments and how it influences the geopolitical landscape. 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.

21-01-2026 20:48 GMT by Elior Manier

Stocks pump but doubts remain – Dow Jones and US Stock Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq Analysis – Market Rebound: Stocks rally as Trump's Davos speech eases Greenland fears ("no force"). Commodities surge—Natural Gas +20%, Gold +3%—while WTI reclaims $60. We analyze the weak US housing data (-9.3% sales drop) and profit-taking in US Indexes ahead of tomorrow's critical PCE/GDP prints.

21-01-2026 17:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Down day for Trump's second-term anniversary – North American session Market wrap for January 20

January 20th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Mood worsens and tensions stay high. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

20-01-2026 21:44 GMT by Elior Manier

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Market Check – Risk-sentiment sours further, Gold (XAU/USD) explodes

Market Update: EU-US tensions flare as the EU moves to suspend the July tariff deal. Trump's "365 Wins" speech contrasts with a brutal market reality: Dow drops 1.8% and Gold hits $4,760. We analyze the renewed selling in US Treasuries as foreign capital diversifies away from political risk.

20-01-2026 20:42 GMT by Elior Manier

Stocks rebound, is it TACO Tuesday? – Dow Jones and US Stock Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq Analysis – Market Reversal: US Futures stage a strong recovery as Treasury Sec. Bessent urges calm, fueling "TACO" hopes. Spot indexes play catch-up while Intel shines against a bleak Mag 7 backdrop. We analyze the reversal and the key Fed Chair teaser ahead of Netflix's earnings tonight.

20-01-2026 17:00 GMT by Elior Manier

The Swissie wins: CHF demand spikes as traders shun the Dollar

USD/CHF Analysis: As leaders warn of a "world without rules" at Davos, the US Dollar slides on policy fears. Capital flees to the Swiss Franc—now the premier safe haven—while Gold hits $4,750. We analyze the USD/CHF breakdown as the Franc jumps 1% in today's session. Safe-haven demand is back.

20-01-2026 15:07 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: AUD/USD bullish breakout above 0.6720 as “sell America” intensifies

AUD/USD has staged a bullish breakout above 0.6720 as the US dollar weakens for a second straight session amid escalating US-EU tensions and a growing “sell America” narrative. Supportive technical signals and a widening Australia–US yield spread reinforce upside momentum, with 0.6760, 0.6800, and 0.6830/6845 emerging as key near-term resistance levels.

20-01-2026 07:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump strikes again – North American session Market wrap for January 19

January 19th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Trump strikes again with renewed threats towards Greenland, despite US Markets being closed. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

19-01-2026 21:03 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/USD hints a breakout after latest Trump-Greenland chaos

EUR/USD Analysis: The Euro breaks out as US-Greenland tensions trigger potential EU retaliatory tariffs. We analyze the hawkish shift at the ECB with Boris Vujcic replacing de Guindos, and how this policy divergence is driving the pair higher amidst MLK Day liquidity.

19-01-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

US Markets fall as Greenland tensions flare – Stock Markets closed for MLK Day

Dow Jones, Gold and US Dollar Technical Levels – MLK Day Market Update: Global markets sell off US assets as Trump renews Greenland threats and targets EU partners with tariffs. With no US-EU leadership meeting at Davos, US Futures and the Dollar slide while Gold and Silver gap to fresh all-time highs. We analyze the chaotic week start.

19-01-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

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Greenland as the trigger of a new trade war

Rising tensions over Greenland risk reviving an EU-US trade conflict, with Washington once again using tariffs as a tool of political pressure. Germany appears most exposed to the potential economic fallout, while cohesion within the EU remains uncertain. Beyond trade effects, renewed tariff threats are weighing on confidence in the US dollar and fueling concerns about lasting damage to transatlantic relations and the broader global economic order.

19-01-2026 12:09 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Impact on US-EU tensions: Risk-off, US dollar subdued, heightened demand for Gold and Silver

Escalating US–EU tensions over Greenland and fresh US tariff threats against NATO allies have sparked a global risk-off move. Asian equities and US index futures slid, while the US dollar weakened as safe-haven flows rotated into precious metals. Gold and silver surged to new record highs, reinforcing their role as geopolitical hedges amid rising policy and trade uncertainty.

19-01-2026 09:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Confusion to close a volatile week – North American session Market wrap for January 16

January 16th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Confusion and uncertainty to close this volatile week. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

16-01-2026 21:27 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets enter Tension-Mode – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: A packed week is expected between Davos and geopolitical events, without mentioning a bunch of Economic releases throughout the Globe. 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)

16-01-2026 20:43 GMT by Elior Manier

Geopolitics themes continue, Bank of Japan & the week ahead

In the last episode of week 3, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the ongoing geopolitical themes at play within financial markets, as well as recent yen weakness and policy from the Bank of Japan.

16-01-2026 18:03 GMT by Christian Norman

Stocks trade in uncertain territories – Dow Jones and US Stock Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq Analysis – Market Update: Stocks end the week mixed but red as the immediate threat of US intervention in Iran subsides. However, with Oil holding $60 and intervention odds still at 30%, uncertainty lingers. We analyze the Manufacturing sector's resilience and intra-day technicals for the major indexes.

16-01-2026 16:56 GMT by Elior Manier

Why is the US Dollar so strong to start 2026? EUR/USD and Dollar Index overview

US Dollar Analysis: The Dollar defies bearish forecasts, strengthening early in 2026 as US economic resilience and high rates support the Greenback. We analyze why the DXY holds 100.00 despite Fed independence risks and Trump's policy shifts, with technical outlooks for the Dollar Index and EUR/USD.

16-01-2026 15:22 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart Alert: Japanese yen short squeeze risk,158.15 key USD/JPY trigger

USD/JPY is entering a high-risk zone as intervention threats intensify and speculative JPY shorts reach a one-year extreme. Price action near the 159.45–159.75 resistance echoes past BoJ intervention levels, while fading momentum raises the risk of a downside break below 158.15. A move lower could trigger a sharp JPY short squeeze, with key supports at 157.50–156.12 now in focus.

16-01-2026 08:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

WTI Crude Oil: Short-term bearish outlook vs. Long-term bullish reversal potential

WTI Crude Oil faces a short-term neutral-to-bearish outlook, testing moving average support after failing to hold $60.00. However, the price is anchored in a critical monthly Fibonacci support zone, with an oversold Stochastic and a 15-year Managed Money short extreme in the COT report suggesting strong potential for a long-term bullish reversal.

16-01-2026 04:28 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Market relief despite Iran intervention uncertainty – North American session Market wrap for January 15

January 15th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets see relief as Iran tensions abate, but doubts remain. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

15-01-2026 22:00 GMT by Elior Manier