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GBP/USD Potential Trade Setups: Two opportunities on the bullish retest and breakout play

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: The British Pound shows significant resilience, breaking key structural resistance and reclaiming the 1.35000 support. The H4 chart suggests a bullish trend reversal. This article details the cautiously optimistic technical outlook and provides potential trade entries, stop losses, and targets, including the Bullish Retest and Breakout Play configurations.

05-05-2026 18:54 GMT by Zain Vawda

FX confusion as the US Dollar forms a double bottom – Can the Ceasefire stand? DXY Outlook

US Dollar (DXY) update: The US Dollar forms a double-bottom pattern as geopolitical risks and a surging WTI Crude ($105+) reignite the petrodollar trade. Following Fed President Williams' comments on elevated energy-driven inflation, FX markets are at a pivotal turning point. Explore an in-depth DXY technical analysis.

05-05-2026 13:20 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: AUD/USD dipped towards 0.7130 key minor support ahead of RBA decision

AUD/USD hovers near 0.7130 ahead of the RBA rate decision, with markets fully pricing a third consecutive 25 bps hike to 4.35%. The pair remains in a bullish structure above key support, with potential upside toward 0.7200 and beyond if the RBA maintains a hawkish tone. However, downside risks remain if policymakers signal demand destruction from high oil prices, which could push AUD/USD below 0.7055.

05-05-2026 03:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Markets brace for RBA decision and US Services PMI looms

Markets open in Asia with focus on the RBA rate decision and US ISM Services PMI as policy divergence and geopolitical risks drive volatility. Strong US data reinforces a higher-for-longer Fed stance, while rising oil prices amid US–Iran tensions keep inflation concerns elevated. Equities remain cautious, the US dollar holds firm, and commodities stay supported, with WTI crude maintaining a bullish structure above key support levels.

05-05-2026 01:33 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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The peace process is stalling ahead of April Non Farm Payrolls – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Markets continue to surprise to the upside after the key Central Bank meetings, but the biggest action is yet to come as the new month begins. 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)

01-05-2026 20:06 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY: The intervention aftermath, has the BoJ bought time or reversed the trend?

The USD/JPY pair experienced a violent shift after the Japanese Ministry of Finance intervened following the breach of the 160.00 level. This estimated $30B intervention sparked a 2.2% yen rally. We assess the technical outlook and argue that, based on precedent, the action may only buy time, ensuring heightened volatility

01-05-2026 17:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Crude prices down, US tech impresses & the week ahead

In today's episode, join TraderNick and Jonny in discussing the latest market developments, including happenings in the Middle East, big tech performance in the current US earnings season, and looking ahead to the next week of trading.

01-05-2026 17:11 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold (XAU/USD) slides 1% as concerns rise of prolonged Middle East conflict, can bulls hold the line at $4,500?

Gold slides on Mideast conflict fears and a strong USD. Technical analysis confirms a bearish shift, targeting $4,500 as the ultimate support. Will bulls hold the line?

01-05-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

Central banks edge toward rate hikes as energy shock revives inflation fears

European and UK central banks are preparing for possible interest-rate hikes as the Middle East conflict pushes energy prices higher and revives inflation risks.

30-04-2026 19:05 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

FX picks up again! US Dollar tumbles after the ECB and BOE – EUR/USD, GBP/USD Overview

EUR/USD, GBP/USD update after the Bank of England and ECB: The US Dollar tumbles as FX markets digest a slew of central bank decisions. While policymakers remain cautious over surging energy prices, a decoupling from crude oil has brought momentum into European currencies. Explore intraday levels for EUR/USD and GBP/USD.

30-04-2026 14:29 GMT by Elior Manier

USD/JPY (update): “Final warning” verbal intervention spooked the market. What are the next key supports to watch?

USD/JPY reversed sharply after hitting 160.73 as Japan’s “final warning” on FX intervention spooked markets, triggering a 0.9% pullback and boosting the yen. The pair now tests key support levels at 159.05 and 158.60, with downside risks rising if pressure persists. Traders are closely watching upcoming ECB and BoE policy signals, where any hawkish guidance could accelerate USD/JPY’s corrective decline.

30-04-2026 10:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: USD/JPY breaches above 160 (21-month high), ignoring intervention risk

USD/JPY surges to a 21-month high above 160, defying intervention risks as yen weakness intensifies. Rising oil prices and a widening US–Japan rate differential continue to drive upside pressure, reinforcing the pair’s bullish momentum. Technical signals point to further gains within an ascending channel, with key support at 159.85 holding firm. Unless momentum breaks, USD/JPY may extend toward higher resistance levels in the near term.

30-04-2026 06:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The FOMC is stuck & Powell remains at the Board of Governors – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – The FOMC just concluded, and both the US Dollar and Canadian Dollar are bouncing back to some new weekly highs, supported by stable Monetary Policies and stronger Oil prices. 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.

29-04-2026 20:05 GMT by Elior Manier

Bank of Canada neutral hold (2.25%) – USD/CAD rallies to 1.37 – Press Conference coming up

Bank of Canada and USD/CAD update: The Bank of Canada holds rates steady, citing a soft economic outlook based on a $75 oil assumption. With WTI Crude topping $100 and boosting Canada's national income, the BoC may soon pivot hawkish. As USD/CAD rallies to 1.37, explore our two-timeframe technical analysis.

29-04-2026 14:14 GMT by Elior Manier

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

Bank of Japan rate decision in focus, questions on inflation amid US-Iran conflict

Join Kelvin and Jonny in today's episode, where they discuss equity performance in the Asian session, as well as developments in US-Iran conflict from the weekend. Otherwise, we look ahead to another week of trading, speaking ahead of a key interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan.

27-04-2026 18:33 GMT by Christian Norman

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

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

Markets Weekly Outlook - Can earnings outweigh geopolitical headwinds & Central Bank decisions?

Global markets face a pivotal week defined by surging oil prices amid US-Iran tensions, record-high US equities driven by tech and earnings optimism, and critical central bank decisions. The Fed, ECB, and BoE grapple with the "balancing problem" of inflation vs. growth, while the BoJ remains the 'wild card' for a surprise rate hike.

24-04-2026 23:28 GMT by Zain Vawda

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