Forex: all news & analysis

Explore our comprehensive Forex Archive, an essential resource that provides expert insights on price movements, trends, and the currency market. By analysing past price actions and key events, you can uncover vital market dynamics and elevate your understanding of effective trading strategies. Whether you're focusing on major currency pairs or emerging markets, our archive is packed with information to help you sharpen your trading decisions.

A look around Markets as Iran operations begin – Market reactions
Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news. Operation in Iran begins as US and Israeli forces aim to topple the Islamic Regime. Killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the first strikes, the battle is anticipated to last four weeks. Retaliation against US positions and several Arab nations continues while Hezbollah joins the conflict in Cyprus. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar, Gold, Bitcoin and Stocks.
by Elior Manier
Markets Today: Chaos as Middle East conflict widens, natural gas jumps 22%, DXY at five-week highs & FTSE 100 retreats
Middle East conflict escalates significantly following a US/Israel strike on Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering a seismic response. Global markets react with shock: oil surges 10%, European natural gas jumps 22%, gold hits $5,413, and the DXY climbs to a five-week high. Equities, led by Europe's STOXX 600, retreat, while safe-haven assets and defense stocks soar. The instability, including strikes in Cyprus and GCC countries, threatens a new wave of global inflation.
by Zain Vawda
Safe-haven demand intensifies as US-Iran conflict extends - Gold, WTI Crude, Nikkei 225, AUD/USD short-term outlook
Safe-haven demand surges as the US-Iran conflict escalates, lifting gold above $5,360 and driving WTI crude past key $70 resistance. Equity markets slide while the US dollar firms. Gold’s uptrend holds above $5,238, oil confirms a major breakout, and the Nikkei 225 risks a deeper correction. AUD/USD remains supported above 0.7020 amid strong commodity tailwinds.
by Kelvin Wong
Markets Today: FTSE 100 prints fresh highs as STOXX 600 nears record streak. US PPI data and US/Iran risk in focus
European stocks are closing the month strong, with the FTSE 100 hitting fresh highs and the STOXX 600 nearing a record streak. Geopolitical tensions (US/Iran) fuel a surge in safe-haven Gold and Oil prices, and bolster the US dollar. Asia remains cautious despite Nvidia's strong earnings. The market is also focused on Germany's mixed import price data and the upcoming US PPI report.
by Zain Vawda
EUR/USD: Trapped at 1.1800 as Euro Area inflation cools significantly… what next?
Euro Area annual inflation cooled significantly in January 2026 to 1.7%, the lowest level since September 2024, driven by a sharp drop in energy prices. Core inflation also hit its lowest point since October 2021. Despite this softness, the EUR/USD pair remains trapped around the 1.1800 level. The next move hinges on the resurgence of the US dollar, Federal Reserve commentary, and the upcoming speech by ECB President Lagarde. Technical support sits at 1.1700, with resistance at 1.1800.
by Zain Vawda
Chart alert: AUD/USD bullish reversal at 20-day moving average, enroute to 0.7210
AUD/USD is showing signs of a bullish reversal at its 20-day moving average as the RBA is likely to maintain hawkish stance. Sticky core inflation at 3.4% and widening Australia–US rate spreads have strengthened expectations of another rate hike in May. A break above 0.7110 could open upside toward 0.7210, while 0.7020 remains key support for the near-term bullish bias.
by Kelvin Wong
Tariff "Plan B": Why the market Is ignoring the looming 150-Day clock on new import taxes, Gold up 2.4%
The US Supreme Court's landmark 6-3 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump has fundamentally reshaped the trade policy landscape, striking down the administration's aggressive use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose global tariffs. This article analyzes the profound market reaction to the ruling, which has triggered a notable rally in risk assets before a selloff including global equities and currencies—as markets price in an end to "tariff chaos."
by Zain Vawda
Sell “America” reemerges after Trump’s tariff defiance – USD/JPY, Gold, Hang Seng Index intraday outlook
Fresh US tariff escalation has reignited market volatility after President Trump lifted baseline duties to 15% despite a Supreme Court setback. The move revived the “Sell America” trade, pressuring the US dollar and equity futures while boosting gold. Technically, USD/JPY remains bearish below 154.95, gold is testing $5,170 resistance, and the Hang Seng shows early bullish momentum.
by Kelvin Wong
Markets Weekly Outlook - The gavel falls on global tariffs as inflationary fears return to the fold
The week saw a US Supreme Court ruling strike down broad global tariffs, though the administration is quickly moving to rebuild trade barriers, suggesting the high-tariff era is not over. Markets reacted positively despite disappointing GDP and rising inflation fears, fueled by a surge in oil prices. The week ahead focuses on high-stakes corporate earnings, particularly Nvidia, and key economic data like the US Consumer Confidence index.
by Zain Vawda
1 2 231