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Stock Markets attempt rally after overnight War tumble, Oil back to $100 – US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock Markets are at a key standpoint. Overnight Futures trading marked struggled as US-Iran-Israel war enters its second week. WTI Oil gapped to $120 dollars but retraced since, helping market prospects. Stagflation fears persist as the conflict is projected to last five more weeks.

09-03-2026 16:19 GMT by Elior Manier

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

Stocks tumble after chaotic NFP and Oil action – Dow Jones & US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Global Equity Markets maintain are under pressure as Stagflation risks intensify: Oil prices explode to 2023 highs amid the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated energy costs and lower consumption confirm investor fears of squeezed margins. With a 148K NFP miss and falling GDPNow estimates, the Federal Reserve faces a growing economic storm.

06-03-2026 17:40 GMT by Elior Manier

Large NFP miss and Oil surge to $90 – A Stagflation cocktail ahead of weekend risk

Market Outlook: US Markets face a dark day as Non-Farm Payrolls miss expectations with a loss of 92,000 jobs. Combined with a miss in Retail Sales and exploding Oil prices due to Middle East tensions, stagflation fears are rising. Job losses in Goods-producing and Services sectors signal a post-holiday hangover.

06-03-2026 15:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Rate cut hopes wither as Nikkei and Kospi suffer steep weekly losses. NFP data up next

Market analysis of a chaotic week: Asian stocks suffer steepest weekly losses since 2020 due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Oil prices spike, fueling inflation fears, which drives a major safe-haven rally for the US Dollar, causing traders to pare back expectations for Fed/BoE rate cuts and increase bets on an ECB hike.

06-03-2026 10:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Why Japan’s Nikkei 225 can stage a minor recovery after its 4-day plunge

Japan’s Nikkei 225 may see a short-term rebound after a sharp four-day decline triggered by rising oil prices linked to the US–Iran conflict 2026. A softening in the Bank of Japan policy outlook, renewed steepening in the JGB yield curve (10Y–2Y), and strong technical support near the 50-day moving average are key factors suggesting a potential near-term recovery.

06-03-2026 07:03 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: DAX’s dead cat bounce may have ended, watch 24,000 downside trigger

European equities remain under pressure after a sharp selloff, with the DAX attempting a brief rebound that may prove to be a “dead cat bounce.” Rising geopolitical risks from the US–Iran conflict and energy supply concerns continue to weigh on sentiment. Technically, a break below 24,000 could confirm renewed downside momentum for the index in the near term.

05-03-2026 09:51 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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

Fearless Markets are exploding higher – Dow Jones & US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Global Equity Markets maintain their upward trajectory despite the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. Investor sentiment is supported by official communications projecting a four to five week conflict duration. Stabilization in WTI Oil prices and positive US economic data further bolster resilience.

04-03-2026 16:45 GMT by Elior Manier

Trade Idea: DAX eyes bullish recovery after 6% slide and retest of psychological 24000 handle

DAX is attempting a recovery after a 6% slide, driven by Middle East conflict-induced energy price surges (oil +14.5% this week, EU gas +60%). The article analyzes the market's trajectory, risk of stagflation, and sector-specific reactions (Infineon up, Adidas/Bayer down). Technical analysis suggests a potential upside move if the index closes above the psychological 24000 level.

04-03-2026 15:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

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

Stocks get caught in the crossfire – Dow Jones & US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US indexes see bloodshed amid global selling as the Petrodollar and WTI spike to new cycle highs. Dow Jones reached new cycle lows and Stock Benchmarks enter heavy correction – Tech remains solid. Supply shocks and traffic slowdowns in the Strait of Hormuz hinder the market outlook.

03-03-2026 17:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold’s (XAU/USD) $5000 Retest: Rate cut fears and dollar surge lead to 5% selloff

Gold's (XAU/USD) 5% plunge is a surprise given Middle East escalation. The selloff is driven by rising oil prices sparking inflation fears, leading to fewer expected Fed rate cuts (now 46bps), a surging US Dollar (DXY at 6-week highs), and profit-taking. Includes a technical outlook with $5000/oz key support retest having taken place.

03-03-2026 16:12 GMT by Zain Vawda

War begins, Wall Street unfazed (for now!) – Dow Jones and US Stocks outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US Markets remain unfazed after gapping lower by 1.50 percent across all benchmarks. Stocks are rallying back to fill gaps following J.P. Morgan buy recommendations. US Treasuries sell off with 10Y Yield above 4.00 percent while Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies explode higher. Key tests ahead for Stocks and risk-sentiment.

02-03-2026 17:18 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

US Stocks rebound after gap-down; Month-end flows incoming – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Markets end a crazy month with an impressive gap lower and risk-off flows. US Embassies in the Middle East called for security measures leading to a spike in Oil to $68. Dow Jones dipped -1.78% as traders face weekend risk and month-end volatility while Chicago PMI confirms strong US data.

27-02-2026 17:19 GMT by Elior Manier

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