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The first War inflation tests – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets went on a roller coaster ride throughout this week from back and forth communications regarding the next phase of the US-Iran conflict. 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)

03-04-2026 20:05 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY under pressure as markets price in a BoJ rate hike

The Bank of Japan’s communication is becoming a key driver for USD/JPY as markets increasingly price in a possible rate hike. Investors are watching whether the BoJ signals a broader tightening cycle, which could strengthen the yen and push the pair lower.

03-04-2026 16:25 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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Non-Farm Payrolls for March large beat on expectations! Markets closed for Good Friday

March NFP Update: The US labor market delivers a massive surprise with +178K jobs added against 60K expectations, pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.3%. While US cash markets remain closed for Good Friday, stock futures and bonds sell off as the robust data further erases hopes for rate cuts. Explore an analysis of the shortened holiday session.

03-04-2026 13:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Turns out it was an April's Fool – North American Session Market Wrap for April 2

April 2nd, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Markets couldn't withhold their optimism which turned out to resemble an April's Fool joke as the narrative soured. Stocks remained resilient and traders prepare for more uncertainty 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.

02-04-2026 20:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil (WTI & Brent) keeps playing tricks on Markets 32 days into the Iran War

WTI and Brent Oil update: Market skepticism grows as President Trump’s optimistic rhetoric clashes with a 14% spike in WTI prices. As traders pivot toward tomorrow's NFP data and potential weekend escalations, the Oil-Stock inverse correlation persists amid the ongoing Hormuz blockade. Explore an intraday outlook and technical levels for WTI and Brent.

02-04-2026 19:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones & US Stock Market NFP levels: Wall Street scrambles for impossible certainty after the April Fool's fakeout

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Market certainty vanishes as President Trump’s latest U-turn and reported Iranian attacks on US infrastructure shatter de-escalation hopes. With WTI struggling to close below the $100 mark and the Pentagon preparing for limited ground operations, equity benchmarks face a fragile holiday session. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets ahead of the NFP release.

02-04-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

NFP Preview: Can the labor market withstand the "Stagflation" Storm? Implications for the DXY & Dow Jones

NFP Preview: Can the labor market withstand the "Stagflation" storm? Geopolitical oil shocks are reigniting inflation, trapping the Fed between fighting rising energy prices and a cooling jobs market. Get consensus forecasts for the March employment report (NFP, wages, unemployment) and scenario-based reactions for the DXY and Dow Jones.

02-04-2026 16:11 GMT by Zain Vawda

The April's Fool joke is over for Markets – A look around assets in the morning chaos

Market volatility surges as President Trump’s White House address reignites fears of a Middle East ground operation. WTI Crude spiked 14% overnight to $114, triggering a massive downturn in global assets and sending the Dow Jones into a potential bull trap below 47,000. Explore an intraday Market check ahead of the long holiday weekend.

02-04-2026 14:52 GMT by Elior Manier

Euro area inflation rises on energy shock, core trends stay limited

Euro area inflation rose to 2.5% mainly due to higher energy prices driven by tensions in Iran, while core inflation remained subdued. Price pressures have not broadly spread across the economy, but second-round effects may emerge over time. The European Central Bank is likely to respond cautiously, with limited need for aggressive rate hikes.

02-04-2026 12:50 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

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Markets Today: Oil surges 8% & stocks retreat as Trump keeps investors guessing, FED speakers & NFP ahead

Global markets face a sharp risk-off pivot as US-Iran geopolitical risks dominate. Oil surges past $100, fueling inflation fears, while stocks, gold, and major currencies retreat. Attention now turns to Fed speakers and the critical NFP report

02-04-2026 09:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Chart alert: Risk off after Trump’s speech - intraday outlook on S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, AUD/USD, Gold (XAU/USD), and WTI crude oil

Global markets have shifted back into risk-off mode after Trump’s hawkish stance on Iran dampened de-escalation hopes. Equities and AUD/USD weakened as bearish momentum resumed, while the US dollar strengthened. WTI crude oil surged above $102.25, supported by supply concerns, but gold’s recent rally shows signs of exhaustion. Technical signals suggest further downside risks for risk assets unless key resistance levels are reclaimed.

02-04-2026 05:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The rebound continues, and it's not an April's Fool – North American Session Market Wrap for April 1

April 1st, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Bulls seemingly don't believe that the recent turn in narrative is an April Fool's joke, pushing risk-asset to a second consecutive rally. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

01-04-2026 21:19 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY faces major technical pressure from bearish RSI divergence - In-depth FX analysis

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: USD/JPY edges lower from weekly highs as the Petrodollar demand fades and President Trump signals a wind-down of hostilities. With Japan’s energy dependency driving recent Yen weakness, all eyes turn to the Bank of Japan’s April 28th meeting, where a rate hike to 1% remains heavily priced. Explore a multi-timeframe analysis of the currency pair.

01-04-2026 19:57 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin snaps 5-month losing streak: Institutional inflows & trendline break fuel $80k outlook

Bitcoin has broken a five-month losing streak, reclaiming the $68,500 level, driven by returning institutional ETF inflows and renewed buying from Michael Saylor's MSTR. Bulls are eyeing a sustained close above $72,600 to confirm a fast move toward the $80,000 target.

01-04-2026 17:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Investors rush in hope that War resolution isn't an April Fool's – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – The narrative has changed for Markets, easing risk-sentiment for Stock Indexes and dragging both the US Dollar and Canadian Dollar. 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.

01-04-2026 14:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Euro comes out swinging: Can the "Trump Reversal" sustain EUR/USD's upside bias?

EUR/USD has surged towards 1.1600 due to "war optimism" following US President Donald Trump's comments and the hawkish stance of the ECB, which has created a yield differential favoring the Euro. The "Trump Reversal" seems to hold the key.

01-04-2026 12:43 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: US stock indices rally smells like a dead cat bounce – outlook on S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones (DJIA)

US stock indices surged sharply, but the rally may be a dead cat bounce driven by short-covering and quarter-end positioning amid hopes of a US–Iran de-escalation. Technical signals remain bearish, with major indices still below key resistance levels and longer-term charts flashing reversal patterns. Weak market breadth suggests limited participation, keeping downside risks intact unless critical levels are reclaimed.

01-04-2026 10:38 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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An upbeat end to a chaotic month – North American Session Market Wrap for March 31

March 31st, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Traders finally hear what they wanted as rushed to buy dips in global assets. A month-end exaggeration or a proper rebound? Tomorrow will be key. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

31-03-2026 21:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Brent-WTI falls to 2026 lows! Oil corrects as War resolution nears – WTI Outlook

WTI Oil Update: Energy markets signal a major shift as the Brent-WTI spread rushes toward pre-war lows, easing the stress seen since the conflict's start. While a China-Pakistan peace plan fuels a 2.50% rally in equities, Crude Oil remains down from its 50% monthly peak as traders price in a potential truce. Explore a multi-timeframe analysis of the commodity.

31-03-2026 19:52 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) rallies 3%, eyes acceptance above the $4600/oz handle for bullish momentum to continue

Gold (XAU/USD) is showing a technical recovery, breaking $4,600/oz as escalating Middle East tensions and a shifting correlation with rising Oil prices boost the "inflation hedge" narrative. Will the bullish momentum continue?

31-03-2026 17:12 GMT by Zain Vawda