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The Canadian Dollar loves conflict – Has the CAD reached a long-term bottom?

Has the Canadian Dollar reached a long-term bottom? The Canadian Economy faces a sharp turn after a rough stretch under US First policies. With Mark Carney leading a new wave of international trade deals as a Middle power, the Loonie is recovering from multi-year troughs. USD/CAD, EUR/CAD and CAD/CHF Weekly Timeframe analysis.

05-03-2026 16:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: KOSPI surges 9.63% to lead Asian rally, Europe struggles, FTSE 100 eyes recovery

Asian markets, led by a 9.63% surge in South Korea's KOSPI, saw a stellar rebound on diplomatic optimism. In contrast, European shares struggled, with the STOXX 600 dipping on escalating Middle East conflict and poor corporate earnings. The US dollar resumed its upward climb as a safe-haven, pressuring other currencies, while oil and gold prices continued to rise. Markets now await key US labor and eurozone data.

05-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

NFP Preview: Jobs to drive volatility amid "operation epic fury" & implications for the DXY, Dow Jones

A preview of the March NFP report, set against a backdrop of geopolitical conflict and surging Brent crude prices. The report's outcome is critical for the Federal Reserve's rate path. Details on NFP consensus (58k-65k), unemployment (4.4%), and Average Hourly Earnings (+0.4% m/m). Includes bullish and bearish scenarios for the DXY and Dow Jones.

04-03-2026 23:07 GMT by Zain Vawda

Wartime, a boon for Markets? – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Wartime in Iran begins, not preventing North American Markets to flourish. 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.

04-03-2026 21:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Risk-off persists on Strait of Hormuz fears, EUR/CHF eyeing 0.9010 key bearish breakdown level

Risk-off sentiment dominates as fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure intensify despite US naval escort assurances. Oil trades near $76, gold advances, and Asian equities slide sharply. With market-implied odds of a Hormuz shutdown above 70%, recession and liquidity risks are rising. EUR/CHF remains under pressure, with 0.9010 emerging as a key downside trigger.

04-03-2026 06:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump guarantees maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz: Markets U-turn on Navy escort pledge

Market Reactions: Markets took a massive U-turn following a White House address from President Trump regarding ongoing operations in Iran. To shed morning anxiety, the President announced a security framework to protect commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz, causing Oil prices to retreat by 7 percent and Stock Markets to rebound sharply.

03-03-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier

The War-Petrodollar trade extends – Oil jumps, Dollar to 2026 highs

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: Global Stock Markets fall between 2 and 7 percent as the Iran conflict intensifies. Brent trades around $83 while WTI moves toward its June peak. A potential dollar shortage looms as fuel prices explode, increasing dollar demand for importers. Diving into DXY technical levels.

03-03-2026 15:47 GMT by Elior Manier

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.

02-03-2026 16:37 GMT 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.

02-03-2026 10:17 GMT 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.

02-03-2026 05:52 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Credit crunch fears to conclude a temperamental month; NFP incoming – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: It's a crazy end to a crazy month. But traders should get ready, because things won't get calm for a while. 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)

27-02-2026 21:20 GMT by Elior Manier

Weekly Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: US-Iran standoff trumps US PPI, setting stage for $5300/oz

Gold (XAU/USD) is above $5200/oz, boosted by geopolitical risk (potential US-Iran conflict) and renewed haven demand. The US Dollar is under pressure ahead of key US data (ISM, Jobs report). A rate cut is not anticipated until at least June. Technical analysis shows Gold maintaining a bullish trajectory with resistance at $5249 and support at $5150.

27-02-2026 15:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

US PPI hotter than expected and risk-off flows – Market reactions

PPI Beats estimates, coming in higher with the core at 3.6% vs 3% expected. Markets are sending risk-off fears as US communicates security measures to its citizens in the Middle-East ahead of the weekend. Check out Market reactions and this morning's US Data.

27-02-2026 14:34 GMT by Elior Manier

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.

27-02-2026 11:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Dollar attempts a breakout amid US-Iran diplomatic exchanges – US Dollar Index (DXY) outlook

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: The USD Index tests a critical breakout at 98.00 as US-Iran talks in Geneva enter a final round. While the Aussie Dollar stalls despite a 3.8% CPI beat, we analyze the 1,000-pip range fatigue in Forex and imminent potential breakouts.

26-02-2026 15:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Nikkei clears 59000, Gold holds high ground, FTSE 100 prints fresh highs. US jobless claims up next

Nikkei 225 hit a record high above 59,000, fueled by AI optimism and BoJ rate hike hints. European shares were cautious, balancing corporate reports with Nvidia's outlook. The Japanese yen firmed, and the US dollar was flat. Gold and oil prices rose on geopolitical risks, with focus on US-Iran talks and upcoming US jobless claims.

26-02-2026 09:23 GMT by Zain Vawda

Tariffs and doubts – North American Mid-Week Market update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Tariff anxiety keeps its grip on Markets. 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.

25-02-2026 15:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Trump's "State of the Union" Address, latest on White House headlines & NVIDIA earnings

Join us in today's episode of Market Insights, where TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the latest in trade tarrifs, US-Iran tensions, Trump's "State of the Union" speech as well as NVIDIA's upcoming earnings.

25-02-2026 14:27 GMT by Christian Norman

EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now

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.

25-02-2026 12:28 GMT 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.

25-02-2026 02:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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