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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.

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Gold’s (XAU/USD) Tug of War: : Oil spike, rate fears, and the battle for control
Gold (XAU/USD) is locked in a tug of war as safe-haven demand from escalating Middle East tensions battles the hawkish rate outlook fueled by soaring oil prices. This analysis reviews the impact of the Iran strikes, reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and the potential G-7 oil reserve release. We also cover the technical setup as a breakout looms.
09-03-2026 15:32 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Today: Brent crude futures surge 14%, STOXX 600 hits two-month lows as FTSE 100 approaches 10000 psychological level
Global markets plunge as Brent crude futures surge 14% on escalating Middle East conflict and supply fears. European shares hit two-month lows, with banking and tech stocks leading the sell-off. The US dollar soars as a safe-haven, pushing the euro and sterling lower. Investor focus shifts to US inflation reports (CPI and PCE) that are expected to reinforce a hawkish Fed and delay rate cuts. Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 is also covered.
09-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda
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EUR/USD: NFP looms as 1.1578 support faces critical test
EUR/USD faces a critical test at 1.1578 support, driven lower by geopolitical tensions (Middle East, Iran leadership succession) and a cautious ECB, contrasting with a strong US economy. The imminent NFP report is set to determine the pair's next major move toward 1.1500 or a rally above 1.1670.
05-03-2026 18:19 GMT by Zain Vawda
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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