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Farewell, Rate Cuts – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: A wave of Market repricings are taking traders by surprise, with Bonds and Metals not appreciating a single part of this. 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)

20-03-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier

US Yields explode, dampening Investor sentiment – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Global equities face renewed selling pressure as plans to capture Iran's Kharg Island signal a prolonged conflict. With the US 2-Year yield surging to 3.90% on dis-anchored inflation fears, the US Dollar decouples from WTI Crude. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

20-03-2026 16:27 GMT by Elior Manier

USD strength vs Euro vulnerability: What’s next for the EUR/USD pair?

EUR/USD tests key level (1.1578) as the ECB's hawkish stance battles downside risks from Middle East conflict and spiking energy costs. The article analyzes the "April Hike" wildcard, NFP volatility, and critical technical levels. Outlook is split between technical recovery and fundamental risks.

20-03-2026 15:58 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals dive lower from the global Hawkish repricings, Opportunity or Trap? – Silver (XAG/USD) and Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook –Metals Reversal: Gold and Silver face gigantic outflows as the US-Iran conflict drives oil-based inflation fears. With central banks shifting from rate cuts to hikes, traditional safe-haven demand has failed to materialize. Explore a Daily timeframe analysis of the commodities.

20-03-2026 14:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Watch 157.40 on USD/JPY, hawkish BoJ, ECB and BoE ignite yen strength

USD/JPY weakens as hawkish signals from the European Central Bank and Bank of England offset Fed expectations, while a firmer tone from the Bank of Japan supports yen strength. A break below 157.40 could trigger further downside toward key support levels.

20-03-2026 08:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Another chaotic post-FOMC session – North American Session Market Wrap for March 19

March 19th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets took a totally different direction after yesterday's FOMC and recent announcements. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

19-03-2026 20:39 GMT by Elior Manier

The US Dollar dives after the FOMC, long-term reversal incoming? – Dollar Index (DXY) outlook

US Dollar (DXY) update: The Petrodollar rally stalls at the top of its July 2025 range as Jerome Powell pushes against further rate hikes during the FOMC meeting. With the Greenback tumbling and its correlation to sideways WTI Crude weakening, a large correction looms. Explore an in-depth technical analysis of the currency.

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

Wall Street gaps down, weak dip-buying attempts – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and pre-FOMC Trading Levels: Global equities face a severe downtrend following a hawkish FOMC and coordinated central bank warnings on oil-driven supply shocks. As Brent crude decouples and spikes to $116 , Gold drops 15% from its war highs. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

19-03-2026 16:24 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Analyzing the bullish $150 case and bearish $95 threat

Analyzing the massive oil price rally triggered by escalating Middle East conflict and Iranian threats to major Gulf exporters. We detail the Hormuz risk, the economic fallout, and key technical levels. Is Brent heading to $150 or falling to $95? Get the full crude oil price forecast

19-03-2026 16:12 GMT by Zain Vawda

A look around Markets in a scary post-FOMC morning – Market Outlook

The March FOMC created a vacuum in Markets, pulling down Equity Indexes, Cryptos, Metals and general sentiment. Explore reactions from this morning's Post-FOMC Market bloodshed.

19-03-2026 14:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged as war and rising energy prices complicate inflation fight

The Bank of England kept rates unchanged at 3.75% as war in the Middle East and rising energy prices cloud the inflation outlook and complicate the path for UK monetary policy.

19-03-2026 12:59 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Markets Today: European Gas futures soar 25%, Brent hits $119/barrel. Central bank pressure heats up as ECB meeting looms

Middle East tensions cause European markets to slide as gas and oil prices soar. Central banks like the ECB and BoE are now expected to implement rate hikes to combat energy-driven inflation, abandoning prior rate cut forecasts. The report also details FX market reactions and provides technical analysis on the FTSE 100.

19-03-2026 11:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Gold medium-term downtrend triggered as $4,960 support broke

Gold (XAU/USD) has entered a medium-term downtrend after breaking below the critical $4,960 support, as a hawkish Federal Reserve and rising 10-year US Treasury real yield weigh on sentiment. With rate cut expectations fading, downside risks persist unless gold reclaims key resistance levels.

19-03-2026 07:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

A not so friendly FOMC Day – North American Session Market Wrap for March 18

March 18th 2026 North-American Session Recap – A rough FOMC session, which paves the way for even more chaos ahead. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

18-03-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

FOMC pauses rates yet again, Dollar explodes – Economic Projections and (Updated) Market Reactions

The Fed is holding rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: The US Dollar is exploding higher. and hurting the rest of the Market, Particularly Metals and Stocks

18-03-2026 18:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones back below 47,000 as traders prepare for high-impact FOMC – US Stock Market Outlook & Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and pre-FOMC Trading Levels: The Stock Market bleeds as Middle East escalations shatter recent de-correlations. With WTI rebounding toward $100 following strikes on the South Pars Gas Facility, the Dow drops 1% ahead of the key FOMC meeting. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

18-03-2026 16:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Morning Market Check – Energy infrastructures attacked in Iran, Bank of Canada holds rates, & US PPI

Bank of Canada holds rates, WTI Crude Oil explodes higher and PPI marks yet another increase – Check out morning reactions and a few key charts ahead of today's FOMC event.

18-03-2026 14:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) price slides 3.3%. Is Gold offering a discount or facing freefall heading into FOMC?

Gold (XAU/USD) slides 2.3%, aggressively testing the $5,000 psychological support ahead of the FOMC meeting. Will a hawkish Fed trigger a freefall, or is this a discount opportunity?

18-03-2026 12:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

BoJ meeting preview: Balancing act between growth and inflation as USD/JPY approaches 159.45/161.95 key intervention risk zone

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates at 0.75% as it navigates stagflation risks driven by the US–Iran war 2026. Despite weak sentiment reflected in the Nikkei 225, rising wages support a tightening bias. Meanwhile, USD/JPY trades near the 159.45–161.95 intervention zone, keeping markets on edge.

18-03-2026 11:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: European shares rally as Oil retreats; All eyes on FOMC's 'hawkish hold'

European shares extend their recovery on easing oil prices and stronger global sentiment. The US dollar weakens, while other major currencies gain. Focus shifts to the upcoming FOMC meeting, where a 'hawkish hold' is anticipated, possibly adjusting 'Dot Plot' projections to zero rate cuts for 2026. Technical analysis suggests a downside tilt for the FTSE 100

18-03-2026 09:35 GMT by Zain Vawda