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Market Check – Risk-sentiment sours further, Gold (XAU/USD) explodes

Market Update: EU-US tensions flare as the EU moves to suspend the July tariff deal. Trump's "365 Wins" speech contrasts with a brutal market reality: Dow drops 1.8% and Gold hits $4,760. We analyze the renewed selling in US Treasuries as foreign capital diversifies away from political risk.

20-01-2026 20:42 GMT by Elior Manier

The Swissie wins: CHF demand spikes as traders shun the Dollar

USD/CHF Analysis: As leaders warn of a "world without rules" at Davos, the US Dollar slides on policy fears. Capital flees to the Swiss Franc—now the premier safe haven—while Gold hits $4,750. We analyze the USD/CHF breakdown as the Franc jumps 1% in today's session. Safe-haven demand is back.

20-01-2026 15:07 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: AUD/USD bullish breakout above 0.6720 as “sell America” intensifies

AUD/USD has staged a bullish breakout above 0.6720 as the US dollar weakens for a second straight session amid escalating US-EU tensions and a growing “sell America” narrative. Supportive technical signals and a widening Australia–US yield spread reinforce upside momentum, with 0.6760, 0.6800, and 0.6830/6845 emerging as key near-term resistance levels.

20-01-2026 07:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

EUR/USD hints a breakout after latest Trump-Greenland chaos

EUR/USD Analysis: The Euro breaks out as US-Greenland tensions trigger potential EU retaliatory tariffs. We analyze the hawkish shift at the ECB with Boris Vujcic replacing de Guindos, and how this policy divergence is driving the pair higher amidst MLK Day liquidity.

19-01-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

US Markets fall as Greenland tensions flare – Stock Markets closed for MLK Day

Dow Jones, Gold and US Dollar Technical Levels – MLK Day Market Update: Global markets sell off US assets as Trump renews Greenland threats and targets EU partners with tariffs. With no US-EU leadership meeting at Davos, US Futures and the Dollar slide while Gold and Silver gap to fresh all-time highs. We analyze the chaotic week start.

19-01-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

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Equities open sharply lower, geopolitical themes continue to dominate

In today's episode, OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss geopolitical themes currently at play, and their impact on financial markets, including recent tariff threats from President Trump.

19-01-2026 17:00 GMT by Christian Norman

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Greenland as the trigger of a new trade war

Rising tensions over Greenland risk reviving an EU-US trade conflict, with Washington once again using tariffs as a tool of political pressure. Germany appears most exposed to the potential economic fallout, while cohesion within the EU remains uncertain. Beyond trade effects, renewed tariff threats are weighing on confidence in the US dollar and fueling concerns about lasting damage to transatlantic relations and the broader global economic order.

19-01-2026 12:09 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Geopolitics themes continue, Bank of Japan & the week ahead

In the last episode of week 3, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the ongoing geopolitical themes at play within financial markets, as well as recent yen weakness and policy from the Bank of Japan.

16-01-2026 18:03 GMT by Christian Norman

Why is the US Dollar so strong to start 2026? EUR/USD and Dollar Index overview

US Dollar Analysis: The Dollar defies bearish forecasts, strengthening early in 2026 as US economic resilience and high rates support the Greenback. We analyze why the DXY holds 100.00 despite Fed independence risks and Trump's policy shifts, with technical outlooks for the Dollar Index and EUR/USD.

16-01-2026 15:22 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart Alert: Japanese yen short squeeze risk,158.15 key USD/JPY trigger

USD/JPY is entering a high-risk zone as intervention threats intensify and speculative JPY shorts reach a one-year extreme. Price action near the 159.45–159.75 resistance echoes past BoJ intervention levels, while fading momentum raises the risk of a downside break below 158.15. A move lower could trigger a sharp JPY short squeeze, with key supports at 157.50–156.12 now in focus.

16-01-2026 08:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Breaking News: UK GDP Expands 0.3% MoM, GBP Bid

UK GDP expanded by 0.3% MoM in November 2025, surpassing forecasts. The growth was led by the Services and Manufacturing sectors, with the car industry seeing a 25% jump in production after a cyberattack. Construction was the main weak spot, falling by 1.3%. The initial GBP strength against the USD proved short-lived, with a swift pullback in the Cable (GBP/USD).

15-01-2026 07:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Anxiety is rising in Markets – North American mid-week Market update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Anxiety is getting grip of some fragile Stock Index highs. 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.

14-01-2026 20:11 GMT by Elior Manier

US tariff vote by Supreme Court, dollar downside & stock market rally health

Join Nick Syiek (TraderNick) and podcast host Jonny Hart as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets.

14-01-2026 13:47 GMT by Christian Norman

US Economic Update: PPI Holds Steady, Retail Sales Deliver a Strong Beat

US Economic Data: Retail Sales beat expectations (0.6%), confirming consumer resilience, while Headline PPI ticks up to 3.0% y/y. We analyze why markets are largely ignoring this "stale" November data—delayed by BLS closures—and pivoting focus entirely to the escalating situation in Iran.

14-01-2026 13:30 GMT by Elior Manier

CPI Mid-Session Outlook: Surprising Flows as Silver Explodes While Stocks Drop

Mid-Session Market Outlook: Traders look past cool inflation data as geopolitical risks seize control. We analyze the Dollar's V-shaped recovery and Silver's explosive divergence amidst a massive short squeeze. With Oil climbing on Iran intervention fears and stocks selling the news, we break down the shift.

13-01-2026 17:15 GMT by Elior Manier

US CPI Releases As Expected (+0.3% vs 0.3% exp) – Market Reactions

CPI Data releases as Expected: Inflation aligns with forecasts as Headline CPI hits 0.3% m/m and Core cools to 2.6% y/y. We analyze the market relief despite lingering distrust following the firing of the BLS Head and the recent government shutdown. Plus, technical reactions for the Dollar, Dow, and Gold.

13-01-2026 13:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart Alert: USD/JPY breaking 158.80 key resistance as US CPI looms with intervention risk

USD/JPY has broken above the key 158.80 resistance, pushing the Japanese yen to a 1.5-year low despite a broadly softer US dollar. Political risk linked to a potential snap election in Japan is overshadowing rate differentials, raising intervention risks as prices approach the 159.45 zone. With US CPI due, volatility in USD/JPY is likely to increase.

13-01-2026 09:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets digest US NFP, further geopolitical tensions and Powell investigation

Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets.

12-01-2026 17:59 GMT by Christian Norman

Key Support Holds for GBP/USD as Traders Eye US Inflation and UK GDP

The GBP/USD surges from a key support confluence at 1.3380 as the US Dollar suffers a selloff amid renewed fears over Federal Reserve independence following the 'Powell vs Trump 2.0' drama. Ahead, traders brace for tomorrow's US inflation report and Thursday's UK GDP data, which could determine the next leg for cable. Technical setup hints at further bullish momentum.

12-01-2026 17:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Safe Havens Benefit on Trump-Fed Feud, Silver Gains 5% as Gold Breaches $4600/oz. What Comes Next?

The escalating political clash between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is causing significant market jitters. Fears over the Fed's independence are driving a sharp drop in the US dollar and a tumble in European and US stock futures. Conversely, safe-haven assets are surging, with gold breaking $4,600/oz and silver jumping over 5% to a new all-time high. Markets are focused on developments in this spat for near-term direction.

12-01-2026 10:20 GMT by Zain Vawda

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