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Asia mid-session: Middle East tensions rattle markets, WTI rebound, BoJ slowed down bond tapering

Global markets swing on Middle East tensions as Israel-Iran conflict escalates. Initial hopes of Iran-US talks boosted equities, but sentiment reversed after Trump's abrupt G7 exit and Gulf tanker fires. Oil rebounded from key support, gold steadied, while USD and USD/JPY stayed range-bound. BoJ slows bond tapering to calm JGB volatility.

17-06-2025 06:27 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Market recap for the North American session - June 16

Market Recap for the North-American session, June 16th 2025. Euphoric mood as US Indices all finish green on the session and catching up most of the end of last week's selloff. Risk-on currencies leading & Bitcoin rallying. Preparing for the session ahead with the BoJ rate decision and US Retail Sales.

16-06-2025 19:50 GMT by Elior Manier

USDJPY rallies within its range ahead of BoJ Rate Decision

USDJPY remains range-bound between 142.30 and 146.29 as markets await the Bank of Japan’s rate decision tonight. Geopolitical tensions and upcoming US data keep volatility elevated. Traders will watch closely for any shift in BoJ bond purchase plans, which could drive the next breakout move.

16-06-2025 19:12 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil News: WTI falls to $71.37 on muted Israel-Iran impact

Trading at ~$71.37, WTI has fallen by over 2.30% in today’s session, undoing previous gains made in the Asian session.

16-06-2025 19:03 GMT by Christian Norman

Nasdaq leads US Indices as Market mood gets euphoric

Nasdaq multi-timeframe analysis in a euphoric weekly open. A surprise ceasefire proposal from Iran eases geopolitical fears, boosting sentiment. With no US intervention needed, Nasdaq is up 1.5% and all major US indices are trading over +1.2%, continuing the risk-on momentum.

16-06-2025 15:36 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold retreats in positive mood – Understanding the Market

Gold technical analysis and a summary of Israel vs Iran war, risk-on flows recovery as the mood is positive in monday morning trading. Discover factors for the better mood and how it shaped Gold charts from the Daily to Hourly moves.

16-06-2025 14:01 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Resilient Start to Busy Week, Kering Stock Jumps 8%, DAX Bounces off Support

Geopolitical tensions roil markets as drone strikes between Iran and Israel impact investor sentiment. Despite initial concerns, Asian and European markets show resilience. DAX bounces off support at 23471. Kering stock jumps 8% on leadership news. Oil prices dip slightly as Strait of Hormuz concerns ease, but potential impact remains. Central bank meetings and economic data releases are set for the week, but risk sentiment remains a key driver due to ongoing tensions.

16-06-2025 10:43 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia mid-session: Oil extends gains, Asian equities recovered, and Gold retreated

Tensions in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated, with WTI hitting US$73.08—a six-month high—on fears of supply disruption. Despite the risk-off backdrop, Asian equities rebounded on strong China data. The US dollar stayed capped below resistance, while gold saw mild profit-taking after nearing its record high of US$3,500.

16-06-2025 06:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets weekly outlook - FOMC, BoJ and BoE Rate Decision, risk-off flows?

A week ahead preview: See why it has been such a volatile week for markets and there is more volatility expected ahead as many things changed. FOMC, BoJ and BoE rate decisions coming up and Daily Chart Analysis for Oil.

13-06-2025 19:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock indices recover, Gold stays bid and Oil corrects – Intra-day chart updates

Markets are rebounding after overnight risk-off moves, supported by upbeat U. of Michigan sentiment data (63 vs 53.5 expected) and falling inflation expectations. US indices trimmed losses, oil and natural gas consolidate gains, and gold holds firm near $3,420 amid ongoing geopolitical tension.

13-06-2025 15:49 GMT by Elior Manier

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What's a safe-haven? The USD makes a comeback amid Middle East tensions

The US Dollar caught a strong bid during the overnight session as Israel attacked nuclear positions and military personnel from Iran amid increasing tensions and failed negotiations. What is a safe-haven, how is the US Dollar moving in such market dynamics and current DXY charts with past examples.

13-06-2025 14:57 GMT by Elior Manier

Nasdaq 100 technical: A potential minor top has emerged

The Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures plunged -1.8% in Asia amid rising geopolitical tensions from Israel’s strikes on Iran. Surging oil prices (+10%) may derail Fed rate cut hopes, tightening liquidity and pressuring equities. A break below 21,640 support could expose deeper downside toward 20,690, while resistance lies at 21,770.

13-06-2025 05:22 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Top gainers and losers: North American markets recap for June 12, 2025

Market Recap for the North-American session, June 12th 2025. Risk-off tone is starting to feed into markets with stalling US-Iran negociations, propelling Gold, Bonds and other assets. This comes despite of two consecutive positive data releases with misses in the CPI yesterday and the PPI today.

12-06-2025 20:53 GMT by Elior Manier

Ethereum consolidates at the highs of its May range – ETH forecast

Ethereum technical analysis as prices are re-testing their breakout and consolidating. Taking a look at the daily, 4H and 1H timeframes to gain some edge on the market.

12-06-2025 20:06 GMT by Elior Manier

EURCAD pulls back after breakout – technical and fundamental analysis

EURCAD multi-timeframe technical analysis to see where prices are currently trading in relation to historic prices and what are the fundamental developments affecting the two currencies – The pair is trading in its higher historic ranges and was subject to volatile moves in the morning session.

12-06-2025 16:38 GMT by Elior Manier

S&P attempts a comeback amid positive CPI and PPI reports – S&P 500 forecast

S&P 500 Fundamental and multi-timeframe analysis as prices try to test new highs amid consecutive positive data releases. Taking a look at the Daily, 4H and 1H chart to spot anything that would help traders to make their minds in volatile markets.

12-06-2025 14:48 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI Oil Dips 2.2%, Geopolitical Risk Keeps Bulls in Play

Oil market volatile due to US-Iran tensions. Supply risks at Strait of Hormuz threaten 20% of global oil flow. Technical analysis shows WTI price testing key moving averages. Geopolitical uncertainty fuels market swings.

12-06-2025 12:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Breaking News: US core PPI rises by 3.0% Y/Y in May vs 3.1% expected

Breaking: US core PPI falls to 3.0% YoY in May, up 0.1% MoM. The report misses expectations, with markets predicting a higher rate of 3.1% YoY.

12-06-2025 12:30 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: UK Economy Contracts for First Time in Six-Months, US-Iran Tension Stokes Haven Demand, DAX Slides

Market volatility surges as US-Iran tensions rise and the UK economy contracts. Gold sees haven demand, oil prices climb, and the DAX index faces key support levels. Asian markets react to potential US tariffs. Concerns mount over global uncertainty.

12-06-2025 09:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia mid-session: Safe haven resurgence with Gold resuming bullish move

The US dollar dipped to a five-day low as May’s CPI data missed forecasts, fueling safe haven demand. The Swiss franc, yen, and gold rallied, with gold hitting a seven-day high at US$3,370. WTI crude surged 5.5% before profit-taking near its 200-day average. Asian equities fell in tandem with Wall Street, while gold’s price action suggests an end to its recent correction, with potential upside targets at US$3,417–3,435.

12-06-2025 06:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong