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Bitcoin dazzling recovery from War fear takes it back to its Range highs

Bitcoin holds firm amid geopolitical chaos, briefly dipping below $100K during the weekend’s Iran-Israel escalation before rebounding sharply. With sellers unable to break key support, BTC has reclaimed its range highs, signaling renewed bullish momentum ahead of the next move.

25-06-2025 14:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia mid-session: Risk-on continues, Fed Chair’s dovish hint weakens the US dollar further, Gold stabilizes

Global stock markets rallied as geopolitical tensions eased following signs that Israel and Iran are honoring a US-brokered ceasefire. WTI crude fell sharply, reducing stagflation fears and boosting equities. Fed Chair Powell signaled potential rate cuts “sooner rather than later,” reinforcing risk-on sentiment. The US dollar weakened, while gold stabilized near its 50-day moving average.

25-06-2025 06:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Market Wrap for the North American Session - June 24

Market Recap for the North-American session, June 24rd 2025. Risk-on session today as markets turn the page on the Israel-Iran conflict. Nasdaq hits all-time highs and US Oil reverses its entire move-up.

24-06-2025 20:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Nasdaq reaches ATH, Equities around the globe from Fear to Greed

Global stocks rally over 1% as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran takes effect. Despite two weeks of conflict, equity markets stayed near highs, and the Nasdaq briefly touched a new record. The bears’ failure to push lower fueled today’s risk-on rebound.

24-06-2025 18:25 GMT by Elior Manier

USDJPY tumbles as War flows are now behind us

USDJPY, down close to 1%, comes back into its 2-month range after consecutive volatile sessions. Discover through our multi-timeframe analysis levels of interest, technical and macro factors that are currently moving the pair.

24-06-2025 16:23 GMT by Elior Manier

GBP/USD rallies on dovish Fed commentary and ceasefire expectations

Trading around ~1.36200, cable is on pace for its best two-day performance since mid-April, owing to further dollar downside. Bulls will likely target ~1.36809, then ~1.37822 should upside continue. Immediate support can be found at ~1.35745

24-06-2025 15:12 GMT by Christian Norman

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US Dollar slides on de-escalation of Iran tensions — Powell speaking at 10:00

The US Dollar reverses most of its move-up created by fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East which have suddenly vanished. Eyes are on the Powell Testimony coming up at 10:00 A.M. to see if any new comments will be said, particularly after Waller's dovish surprise.

24-06-2025 13:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia mid-session: Equities rebound as Israel-Iran ceasefire hopes emerge; oil plunges, Aussie outperforms

Global markets rebounded as hopes of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran emerged, following reports of a symbolic Iranian strike and Trump’s announcement of a brokered deal. WTI crude oil plunged 9.3%, reducing geopolitical risk premiums and stagflation fears. This triggered a rally in equities, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closing over 1% higher, while the US dollar weakened and Gold fell below key technical support.

24-06-2025 06:49 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Market Wrap for the North American Session - June 23

Market Recap for the North-American session, June 23rd 2025. Major swings all around markets between gaps at the weekly open reversing majorly, US Dollar and Oil reversing to pre-war lows.

23-06-2025 20:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin back above $100,000 on muted US-Iran reaction, US equities rally

With reports of US airstrikes on Iran nuclear facilities emerging on Sunday, crypto markets declined sharply amid rising geopolitical tensions, hurting demand for speculative digital assets. Despite falling to monthly lows over the weekend, and crucially below the key level of $100,000, Bitcoin has found support early in today’s session, trading +0.32% higher at around ~$101,319.

23-06-2025 17:25 GMT by Christian Norman

Oil retreats after a gap up as US Intervention sends markets into motion

Oil prices remain volatile amid escalating Middle East tensions. After surging to $78.43 on U.S. strikes in Iran, crude reversed intraday but holds near highs. Iran's threat to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz stoked supply fears, though skepticism lingers. Markets await Tehran’s response.

23-06-2025 16:11 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/USD wavers around 1.15 as US enters the Israel-Iran Conflict

Sunday’s market open saw volatile gaps, with EUR/USD reclaiming attention as USD selling resumed. The pair surged from 1.1140 to 1.1610 in just weeks. With the U.S. now involved in the Israel-Iran conflict, geopolitical risks are driving fresh demand for the dollar. Key levels now in focus.

23-06-2025 15:18 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia mid-session: Geopolitical tensions spark risk-off moves

Geopolitical tensions surged after US President Trump authorized airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, reversing his earlier call for diplomacy. Risk-off sentiment hit Asian markets, with major indices in decline and US futures lower. The US dollar firmed slightly, while WTI crude trimmed gains and gold slipped back to key support. Investors brace for increased volatility amid rising Middle East conflict fears.

23-06-2025 06:21 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets weekly outlook - US PCE, GDP , Canadian CPI and many speeches from heads of Central Banks

A week ahead preview: What has moved markets this week and potential triggers for volatility as markets are entering the final days of the June trading month.

20-06-2025 19:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Trading Wheat in increased volatility – Expanding trading horizons

Discover how to trade wheat as commodity market volatility rises on supply and demand imbalances, particularly the past few sessions. Wheat prices—shaped by climate risks and geopolitics—remain sensitive. CFDs can offer access for traders who would like to expand their trading horizons to new markets.

20-06-2025 18:15 GMT by Elior Manier

GBPJPY approaches the top of its range – currency pair review

GBPJPY is approaching the high of its range. Discover the fundamental factors guiding the pair and levels of interest for upcoming trading in one of the most popular trading pairs.

20-06-2025 14:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia mid-session: US dollar retreats after Trump's “TACO” on Iran, US stock indices brace for “Triple Witching”

Global markets swung sharply as Trump delayed a strike on Iran, offering a two-week diplomatic window. Despite the shift, Israel-Iran hostilities persisted, with rising civilian risks. The US dollar retreated post-FOMC, ignoring dovish BoE and SNB moves. WTI held firm above US$74, while gold dipped near US$3,350 support. Mixed Asian equities and looming US “Triple Witching” may spark fresh volatility.

20-06-2025 07:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Market recap for the North American session - June 19

Market Recap for the North-American session, June 19th 2025. Oil rallies, and both stock indices and gold corrects amid a low-volume session pursuing some anxious sentiment.

19-06-2025 20:20 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold rejects newer highs again despite headlines - tides turning for the precious metal?

Gold has pulled back below $3,400 after failing to break the $3,450 mark, despite early-week support from Middle East tensions. Heavy long positioning may be limiting further upside, with sentiment stretched. However, given current volatility, sudden price swings remain a real possibility.

19-06-2025 15:12 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI Crude breaks war highs: US War entry looms for Oil Market

WTI crude breaks fresh highs as geopolitical tensions escalate. After last Thursday’s surge and a period of profit-taking, renewed fears of U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict have driven prices higher. Speculation around broader participation is fueling volatility in oil markets.

19-06-2025 14:12 GMT by Elior Manier