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Metals suffer from their upside fake-out – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Gold and Silver gains melt away as the "Warsh trade" accelerates a violent repricing in fixed income. With rising risk-free yields weighing heavily on non-yielding commodities, explore critical intraday technical levels and the breakdown outlook for gold and silver.

19-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Is the Stock Markets rally over? – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock markets face a critical inflection point as the relentless tech-led rally stalls and major benchmarks break below their ascending channels. With a sharp spike in bond yields and impending balance sheet reductions under incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighing on growth assets, explore an intraday technical analysis of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

19-05-2026 15:34 GMT by Elior Manier

The Warsh Trade and the US Dollar – EUR/USD, GBP/USD & Dollar Index (DXY) overview

Forex Market update: The US Dollar rallies sharply against major currencies ahead of newly confirmed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming swearing-in ceremony. Driven by widening yield gaps, sticky inflation, and expectations of a leaner central bank balance sheet, explore critical technical targets for the DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD.

19-05-2026 14:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally

Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.

19-05-2026 01:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.

18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock Markets are scared of renewed Oil pressure – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks correct after the shock of the Kevin Warsh trade. Despite the White House rejecting Iran's latest nuclear proposal and WTI Crude pushing higher, equities are somewhat shrugging off the geopolitical noise. Explore our intraday technical breakdown for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

18-05-2026 16:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Trump-Xi summit disappoints, inflation fears fuel bond yield surge

Global markets opened cautiously after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with limited progress on trade and geopolitical tensions. Rising inflation fears and surging bond yields intensified concerns that the Federal Reserve may eventually consider rate hikes rather than cuts. Investors are increasingly worried about extreme concentration within the AI-driven stock rally as semiconductor and technology shares face mounting valuation pressure ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings.

18-05-2026 01:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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The Kevin Warsh repricing and Inflation points – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets are quickly turning to the next phase for Markets with key economic releases, the G7 Meeting and most importantly, the Kevin Warsh trade. 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)

15-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier

British bonds under pressure. Yields at their highest in years

UK government bonds came under pressure as investors reacted to political uncertainty around Andy Burnham and fears of a looser fiscal policy. Rising yields, a weaker pound and memories of the 2022 gilt crisis have put fiscal discipline back at the centre of market concerns.

15-05-2026 18:08 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

The new Fed Chair's balance sheet erasure and Market bloodshed

Global Markets update: : Financial markets face widespread carnage as aggressive Federal Reserve tightening plans trigger a massive liquidity drain. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash back to reality and the Greenback surges to multi-year highs, explore a broad Market check and Treasuries dynamics

15-05-2026 16:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil eases its overnight rally but what's next? – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude oil takes an intraday hit from a resurgent Greenback even as President Trump and President Xi Jinping find common ground on reopening Gulf trade routes. With global inventories thin and the Middle East stalemate frozen, explore the technical battlegrounds defining the next phase of the energy trade.

15-05-2026 14:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Stock Markets update – Dow Jones at 50,000 & S&P 500 trades above 7,500 – Intraday Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks hit historic milestones as the S&P 500 clears 7,500 and the Dow Jones reclaims the 50,000 handle. Driven by the Kevin Warsh trade and a constructive Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, global risk appetite is soaring as precious metals retreat. Explore the intraday technical levels for the major indexes.

14-05-2026 19:44 GMT by Elior Manier

Trump-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching

The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.

14-05-2026 05:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US PPI surges as Inflation heat derails rate cut hopes ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US producer price inflation surged to 6.0% year-over-year in April, strengthening the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance and erasing remaining hopes for 2026 rate cuts. Markets now focus on the high-stakes Trump-Xi Beijing summit, where AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and geopolitical tensions are taking center stage. Despite rising Treasury yields and inflation fears, the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 continued climbing to record highs as AI-driven optimism supported equities.

14-05-2026 02:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Kevin Warsh gets confirmed for Fed Chairman – Reactions for Dow Jones, Nasdaq & S&P 500

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq reactions to Warsh's confirmation: US equities face institutional uncertainty following the confirmation of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. With precious metals exploding and the Nasdaq in price discovery mode, the Dow struggles to reclaim its 50,000 target. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

13-05-2026 19:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Inflation is buoyant and Trump lands in China – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Markets are all awaiting for new from the meeting between Trump and Xi, with the US President just landing in Beijing in the midst of new inflation highs. 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.

13-05-2026 15:15 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 faces pullback risk as semiconductor rally shows signs of exhaustion

Nasdaq 100 surged to a fresh all-time high of 29,390 as semiconductor and AI-related stocks continued to fuel the rally. However, growing signs of bullish exhaustion in the semiconductor sector, particularly within the SOXX ETF, are raising the risk of a short-term corrective pullback. Bearish RSI divergence, stretched price action above the 20-day moving average, and elevated volatility conditions suggest the Nasdaq 100 may face a minor mean reversion decline below the 29,505/615 resistance.

13-05-2026 05:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US inflation reaccelerates to 3.8%, and chip stocks falter

US inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest level in three years, wiping out Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks sharply reversed after a massive six-week rally, dragging the Nasdaq 100 lower. USD/JPY climbed toward the key 157.90 intervention risk level as traders monitored possible Japanese authorities’ action amid rising market volatility and fading US-Iran peace hopes.

13-05-2026 02:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold (XAU/USD) rises slow and steady – In-depth Gold technical analysis

Gold (XAU/USD) update: Gold (XAU/USD) remains remarkably resilient, consolidating within a wide $4,500 to $4,900 range despite a hot US CPI print and a surging Dollar. As the metals complex digests China’s 45-month high inflation and pivots toward the high-stakes Trump-Xi summit, explore our in-depth technical analysis for Gold’s next major move.

12-05-2026 20:16 GMT by Elior Manier