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Tech gives up its advantage as fears return – North American Session Market Wrap for April 28

April 28, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Traders are getting ready for a gigantic 24 hours ahead and are taking the lead by easing their previously over-ecstatic positions, with Tech trading lower. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

28-04-2026 20:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Microsoft (MSFT) Earnings Preview – Will Q1 numbers confirm MSFT's price recovery?

Microsoft (MSFT) Earnings Preview update: After a steep 30% drop from its July 2025 highs, MSFT rebounds as AI themes regain market traction. With investors laser-focused on massive AI infrastructure costs and Azure's impressive 39% growth, tomorrow's earnings are critical. Explore our in-depth MSFT analysis.

28-04-2026 19:42 GMT by Elior Manier

The Tech honeymoon is over ... right before earnings? – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Intraday Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: The Nasdaq retreats 1.70% from its highs ahead of critical mega-cap tech earnings. With WTI Crude surging past $100 amid a prolonged US-Iran blockade, strong Coca-Cola earnings maintain the Dow afloat. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the major benchmarks.

28-04-2026 16:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Alphabet (GOOGL) Earnings Preview: Q1 earnings hinge on margins and the cloud

Q1 Alphabet earnings preview: The market is demanding a clear ROI on massive AI investments and the $75B Capex plan. We analyze key swing factors: Google Cloud growth, the 'AI tax,' and the strategic Pentagon AI deal. Can GOOGL prove its AI transformation is accretive to margins?

28-04-2026 15:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

UAE quits OPEC! Crude Oil explodes to $100 – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude prices soar past $100 per barrel as the UAE announces its departure from the OPEC+ cartel. As geopolitical tensions mount and the US maintains its economic chokehold on Iran, explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of WTI to navigate shifting market fundamentals.

28-04-2026 14:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Amazon (AMZN) Technical: Uptrend and outperformance factor intact above 231.00 key support

Amazon (AMZN) remains in a strong uptrend, outperforming peers as focus shifts to its Q1 2026 earnings and AI-driven growth. Markets are closely watching AWS momentum, advertising strength, and whether massive capex plans can translate into sustainable profits. Technically, the bullish structure stays intact above the $231 key support, with potential upside toward higher resistance levels if momentum holds.

28-04-2026 11:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold (XAU/USD) Selloff Deepens: Technical breakdown and rising Oil prices accelerates bearish momentum

Gold (XAU/USD) is undergoing a significant selloff, driven by rising oil prices, inflation fears, and dampened sentiment over a US-Iran deal. Technical analysis shows accelerating bearish momentum across multiple timeframes, having broken key moving averages and support levels. The technical outlook suggests prices are likely to continue sliding towards $4601, despite being oversold. Key levels to watch: $4650, $4620, and $4601.

28-04-2026 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

US Dollar turns the page on the Petrodollar trade for FOMC week – DXY Outlook

US Dollar (DXY) update: The US Dollar actively eases from its recent highs, completely ignoring a massive surge in Oil prices. As the geopolitical conflict resolution devolves into a chaotic fog and traders brace for a massive FOMC week, explore a technical analysis of the Dollar Index (DXY).

27-04-2026 19:44 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/USD: Cautiously bullish above 1.1700 ahead of FOMC and ECB

Technical analysis of EUR/USD: The pair has shifted to a cautiously bullish bias, supported by holding above the 1.1700 pivot zone. We detail chart setups, tactical bullish and bearish scenarios, and key levels to watch ahead of high-volatility events, specifically the FOMC and ECB meetings this week.

27-04-2026 16:27 GMT by Zain Vawda

Euphoria fades ahead of Mag 7 earnings – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Intraday Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Wall Street's euphoria fades as tech titans prepare for a massive earnings week. With WTI Crude spiking to two-week highs amid ongoing geopolitical confusion, semiconductor stocks are pulling back. Explore technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.

27-04-2026 16:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Oil rises, DXY retreats ahead of a busy week that will test the FED and global central banks

Oil surged to $107 amid US-Iran tension, reinforcing 'higher-for-longer' rate fears ahead of a busy central bank week. Tech euphoria fueled by AI spending offset macro worries. FX markets are tense, with the Euro vulnerable to the crude 'tax' and USD/JPY nearing 160.00, raising intervention risk. European shares opened flat.

27-04-2026 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: AUD/USD kickstarts fresh bullish impulsive sequence above 0.7090 key support

AUD/USD is showing renewed bullish momentum after rebounding above 0.7090, supported by improving risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The pair continues to track global equities closely, with correlation at elevated levels. A break above 0.7211 could trigger a fresh rally toward 0.7300, while failure to hold key support risks a pullback. Technical indicators, including a bullish MA crossover, reinforce the upside bias.

27-04-2026 05:53 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Crude Oil trades above $95 ahead of weekend risk – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil pre-weekend Update: Crude hovers above $95 as traders brace for a high-risk weekend of US-Iran diplomatic talks. With the US enforcing a heavy Strait of Hormuz blockade and a massive 13 million bpd supply drought warping fundamentals, explore an in-depth technical analysis of WTI.

24-04-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

U.S. consumer sentiment under pressure from war and rising oil prices

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as the war with Iran, higher energy prices and rising inflation expectations weighed on household confidence. Oil market disruptions in the Gulf and the near-total halt in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to keep pressure on crude prices.

24-04-2026 16:51 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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Nasdaq and Tech continue to outperform – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: The tech sector continues its absolute dominance, driving the Nasdaq to fresh record highs on the back of robust semiconductor and electronics earnings. Meanwhile, the broader market hesitates as the Dow Jones struggles below the psychological 50,000 mark and WTI rebounds from the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade. Explore a Stock Market intraday technical analysis.

24-04-2026 16:29 GMT by Elior Manier

The calm before the storm? Key weekend risk incoming – Overnight Market Check

Market Check update: Uncertainty grips the markets as US-Iran peace talks face further delays following the removal of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf from the negotiating team. With the US maintaining a strategic blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is put under pressure to enter the talks. Check out key Market charts and dynamics right here.

24-04-2026 14:13 GMT by Elior Manier

Volatile etf flows signal investor caution in the gold market

Gold markets experienced strong volatility in Q1, with record highs followed by sharp corrections. ETF flows reflected investor caution, shifting from strong inflows to outflows by March. High prices are dampening jewelry demand, while central bank actions add complexity. Despite weaker physical demand, geopolitical risks and expectations of looser monetary policy support a positive medium-term outlook for gold.

24-04-2026 12:36 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

USD/CHF Price Analysis: Bulls eye key resistance after base formation

USD/CHF is at a critical juncture, showing a recovery on the daily chart but suggesting an imminent breakout on lower timeframes, especially near the key 0.7887 resistance level. The analysis details bullish and bearish scenarios with targets up to 0.8000 and support at 0.7828.

24-04-2026 08:05 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: EUR/USD drifted down to 1.1665/1635 key support for potential bullish reversal

EUR/USD has pulled back 1.5% from its recent high amid renewed US–Iran tensions and a stronger US dollar, but key support at 1.1665/1.1635 is now in focus for a potential rebound. A steepening Eurozone–US rate spread suggests improving euro fundamentals, while technical signals, bullish divergence, and support at major moving averages, point to upside potential. A break above 1.1722 may trigger further gains toward 1.18 and beyond.

24-04-2026 05:45 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The tone sours again ahead of a risky weekend – North American Session Market Wrap for April 23

April 23, 2026 North-American Session Recap – The tone in Markets is turning rather pessimistic after remaining almost delusional throughout the entire week, despite strong PMIs. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

23-04-2026 20:44 GMT by Elior Manier