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Retreating but Not Defeated: AUD/USD bulls find hope in technical support and hawkish RBA

AUD/USD retreats from a multi-year peak due to USD strength and geopolitical tensions. However, hawkish RBA action, technical support at the 100/200-day MAs suggest bulls may limit the downside ahead of critical US PCE data.

13-03-2026 00:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Oil wreaks havoc – North American Session Market Wrap for March 12

March 12th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Oil is shaking things up after a relatively calmer beginning of the week. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

12-03-2026 20:30 GMT by Elior Manier

USD extends its lead as Fed cuts price out: USD/JPY to new cycle highs

USD/JPY update: The US Dollar surges against the Yen to new highs as escalating conflict drives Oil prices higher, reinforcing the Petrodollar. With rate traders pricing out 40 basis points of 2026 Fed cuts due to inflation fears, the Greenback maintains its outperformance. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the currency.

12-03-2026 19:55 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones tumbles 600 points on Strait of Hormuz tensions and private credit jitters, support at 46660 is key

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East pushes oil toward $100 and revives inflation fears. This, combined with mounting anxiety in the $2T private credit market, causes a major 600-point drop in the Dow Jones. We break down the dual market shock, the IEA's emergency oil release, and the bearish technical outlook

12-03-2026 15:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver (XAG/USD) rejects triangle formation from Iran War – Breakout scenarios

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: Safe-haven demand remains subdued as exhausted buyers and heavy positioning stall previous rallies. The ongoing conflict provides temporary support, preventing a deeper correction despite macroeconomic shifts. Explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of the commodities.

12-03-2026 14:51 GMT by Elior Manier

GBP/USD at the Crossroads: Will cable break the 1.3437 resistance?

The GBP/USD is stalled at a critical 1.3437 resistance level as the US Dollar gains strength from global conflict safe-haven flows and rising inflation fears. US rate cut expectations are falling sharply, supporting a continued bullish outlook for the USD and keeping the pressure on Cable

12-03-2026 11:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: WTI crude oil resumes uptrend above $88.00 despite historical IEA stockpile release

West Texas Intermediate crude oil remains highly volatile as the US–Iran war 2026 fuels fears of supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. Prices rebounded despite a record 400-million-barrel emergency release by the International Energy Agency. Technically, WTI is holding above $88.36 support, keeping the short-term bullish trend intact with potential upside toward $102 and $116–$119.

12-03-2026 10:47 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Why Bitcoin's recovery still lacks the ingredients for a decisive bullish turn

Bitcoin consolidates below $70,000 in a "transition phase". The market is defined by mixed signals: accelerating institutional ETF inflows are countered by "capitulation-like conditions" for holders, while retail interest remains absent. The market is on "unsteady ground," lacking the conviction to break resistance at $79,000.

12-03-2026 03:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

The War drags on – North American Session Market Wrap for March 11

March 11th 2026 North-American Session Recap – The War continues and Oil marks another bounce after its early-week drops. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

11-03-2026 20:36 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets resist and volatility fades – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Wartime continues and NA Markets remain impressively resilient. 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.

11-03-2026 19:49 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock Markets drop despite low CPI report – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock Indexes fail to generate traction despite easing conflict tones and a positive 2.4% CPI report. With Crude volatility halting, rising inflation expectations tied to Oil prices remain a concern as Financials face liquidation risks. Explore our intraday technical analysis.

11-03-2026 15:54 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil surges again to $86 as Iran attacks ships in Hormuz – Intraday Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude prices experience a major correction from $120 highs as extreme volatility exhausts itself. Despite G7 verbal interventions pushing prices to $76, Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a bounce to 87 dollars. Explore the current range through an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

11-03-2026 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

US Dollar Index (DXY) rises as US inflation in line with forecasts

US annual inflation holds steady at 2.4% with core inflation at a multi-year low of 2.5%. The DXY continues its upward trend. Focus shifts to the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is expected to drive energy prices and heavily influence the April inflation release and global rate cut expectations.

11-03-2026 12:33 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: EUR/USD bullish reversal, watch the 1.1673 upside trigger level as US CPI looms

The EUR/USD is attempting a bullish reversal after rebounding from a four-month low of 1.1507, supported by easing oil prices and widening Eurozone–US yield spreads. Markets are also pricing a higher probability of tightening by the European Central Bank. A breakout above 1.1673 could confirm a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, with US CPI acting as the next key catalyst.

11-03-2026 10:53 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: IEA eyes record breaking oil reserve release as US CPI looms. FTSE 100 falls at 200-day MA

Markets find stability as a proposed record IEA oil reserve release attempts to cap crude prices despite ongoing US-Iran conflict. Asian tech stocks rally, while European shares and the US dollar ease ahead of critical US CPI data. The Australian dollar surges on hawkish rate talk.

11-03-2026 08:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: AUD/USD bullish breakout (finally) above 0.7140, new bullish impulsive up move sequence triggered

The AUD/USD has broken above the key 0.7140 resistance, reaching a 52-week high near 0.7185 and confirming a bullish breakout. Rising commodity prices linked to the US–Iran war in 2026 and expectations of further tightening by the Reserve Bank of Australia are supporting the Australian dollar, with the next resistance levels seen at 0.7246–0.7266 and 0.7335–0.7350.

11-03-2026 06:05 GMT by Kelvin Wong

US Dollar Index (DXY): Technical picture as inflation and geopolitical uncertainty loom

Geopolitical tension in the Middle East is driving extreme volatility in the US dollar and oil prices, overshadowing the upcoming US CPI data. Markets are trying to determine if the oil price spike will be viewed by the Fed as a temporary shock or a fundamental threat requiring a "higher-for-longer" interest rate response.

10-03-2026 23:08 GMT by Zain Vawda

Metals reject their daily bounce after new Iran threats – Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver (XAG/USD) update

Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) update: Precious metals found a renewed bid as Crude fell, but their progress quickly stalled with recent Iran news. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

10-03-2026 19:58 GMT by Elior Manier

Wall Street recovers as Oil corrects, opportunity or trap? – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock Markets rebound as Oil stops rising, but the path ahead faces clouds. Stocks will need a war resolution before a more consistent rebound.

10-03-2026 16:08 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI (Oil) forms a tight range after Trump's comments – Oil Dynamics and Intraday Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Oil volatility has come down significantly after yesterday's historic session. Iran's military capabilities are now exhausting but doubts remain and the Strait of Hormuz still presents threats. With WTI prices cooling, explore intraday technical levels for WTI Levels.

10-03-2026 15:10 GMT by Elior Manier