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Stay informed and discover valuable opportunities with our dedicated Indices page. Here, you’ll find timely updates on major stock market indices, including insightful price action analysis, emerging trends, and expert forecasts. We give the latest news on economic data releases, geopolitical developments, and market sentiment that influences index performance. Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, our news page serves as an essential resource for enhancing your knowledge and making thoughtful investment decisions in the dynamic world of stock market indices.

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Markets Today: UK PMI beats as input costs soar, DXY advances & Gold grinds lower. US PMI & Middle East tensions in focus
Geopolitical risk is driving safe-haven bids for the US Dollar, which is on track for its first weekly gain in a month, despite a cautious European open. While corporate earnings provided bright spots (Nestle, L'Oreal), the broader market remains focused on the energy shock and geopolitical stalemates. UK PMI data showed resilience but record input costs hint at sticky inflation
23-04-2026 09:56 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Nasdaq breaks a new record after Ceasefire extension – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Tech bulls lead a massive relief rally as a new diplomatic lifeline breathes life back into US equities. While the Nasdaq skyrockets to record highs and Bitcoin targets the massive $80,000 milestone, the S&P 500 remains threatened by its own double-top formation as traders anxiously await crucial negotiations this Friday. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the major benchmarks to navigate the elevated volatility.
22-04-2026 15:47 GMT by Elior Manier
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Tesla (TSLA) Technical: Bearish reaction from 200-day MA with weak relative strength
Tesla (TSLA) faces mounting technical pressure ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings, underperforming peers in the Magnificent 7 despite a broader market rebound. Price action has been rejected at the 200-day moving average, reinforcing a bearish bias below 417.40. Weak relative strength versus the S&P 500 and fading momentum indicators suggest downside risks toward 337–288 if key support at 363.80 breaks, unless a bullish reversal invalidates the trend.
22-04-2026 05:58 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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A new era for the Fed? Looking back on Kevin Warsh's US Senate hearing & Market reactions
Market reactions: Wall Street frowns as incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals a structural hawkish shift during his Senate confirmation hearing. With Warsh advocating for an end to forward guidance and a heavy reduction of the Fed's balance sheet, US equities—led by a Dow Jones pullback—took a decisive hit. Combined with the looming April 22 US-Iran ceasefire deadline, explore how stocks, the US Dollar, Oil, and precious metals reacted to the end of the easy money era.
21-04-2026 19:35 GMT by Elior Manier
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Fed's Warsh and Ceasefire-end triggers Market Double tops – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Wall Street's bullish momentum stalls as the odds for an April 30 US-Iran peace deal plummet below 30% amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Meanwhile, Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's Senate testimony on balance sheet reform weighs on equities, forming intraday double-tops across benchmarks. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets as the Wednesday ceasefire deadline ticks closer.
21-04-2026 16:23 GMT by Elior Manier
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Back at all-time highs, Investors take a break – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Euphoria cools across US equities as a critical Wednesday deadline for the US-Iran ceasefire approaches. As JD Vance kicks off high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad and energy markets hold WTI near $90, a glaring divergence between the lagging Dow Jones and tech-heavy benchmarks highlights growing skepticism among smart money. Explore the critical technical levels for the major indexes ahead of this pivotal week.
20-04-2026 16:01 GMT by Elior Manier
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Chart alert: Nasdaq 100 gap-down stalled above 26,288/142 key support, bulls are still in control
Nasdaq 100 remains in a strong bullish trend despite a recent gap-down triggered by renewed US–Iran tensions. The index has stabilised above key support at 26,288, with improving market breadth reinforcing upside momentum. A sustained hold above support keeps the path open toward 27,140/27,380, while a breakdown below 26,142 could trigger a short-term correction.
20-04-2026 07:39 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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A real peace process or a fantasy? – Markets Weekly Outlook
A week ahead preview: The Peace repricing continues and Bulls can't get enough, with an upcoming second round of US-Iran talks expected to produce significant results this weekend. 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)
17-04-2026 20:05 GMT by Elior Manier
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Chart alert: The laggard Dow Jones (DJIA) is in the process of a bullish catch-up above 47,895 key support
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is showing signs of a bullish catch-up as improving macro conditions support upside momentum. After lagging other US indices, stabilisation in the yield curve is boosting financial sector outlooks. Technically, the DJIA is holding above key support at 47,895, with a break above 48,850 opening the path toward 49,715/49,835, while downside risks remain if support levels fail.
17-04-2026 09:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: Nikkei 225’s bullish reversal extends towards new all-time highs
Nikkei 225 is extending its bullish reversal as rising optimism over a US–Iran ceasefire boosts risk sentiment. The index has surged around 18% from late-March lows, holding above key moving averages and nearing all-time highs. Bullish steepening in Japan’s yield curve is reinforcing the uptrend. A sustained move could push prices higher, while key support levels remain critical to maintain momentum.
16-04-2026 06:07 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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S&P 500 to 7,000 & Nasdaq 100 points to ATH – Are Markets getting ahead of themselves?
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Wall Street bulls go on an absolute rampage, driving the S&P 500 above 7,000 to break all-time highs while the Nasdaq nears its October record. As traders price in Thursday's upcoming US-Iran negotiations and the Fed's Beige Book signals modest economic growth across 8 of 12 districts, WTI Crude stalls above $90. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets as the tech-led rally leaves skeptics behind.
15-04-2026 19:49 GMT by Elior Manier
EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now
EUR/USD: A look at the 1.1800 battle and key support levels
EUR/USD confirms a major bullish structural shift, reclaiming key daily MAs. While short-term momentum is exhausted (H4 RSI > 70), dips are likely to be bought. This technical analysis details scenarios for the 1.1800 battleground, with support at 1.1769 and the next bullish target at 1.1867.
15-04-2026 06:13 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Stocks continue their peace (hopes) rally, Producer Inflation (PPI) misses! – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: The peace rally gains momentum as US-Iran negotiations open discussions on nuclear enrichment and Israel-Lebanon direct talks commence. With WTI Crude unwinding its war premium down to $93 and a cooler-than-expected March PPI reading of 4.0%, equity bulls return hungry. Explore a mid-session technical analysis of US Stock markets.
14-04-2026 16:28 GMT by Elior Manier
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Technical levels to watch as Nasdaq 100 approaches all-time highs
Technical analysis of the Nasdaq 100 shows a "V-shaped" recovery and a breakout into a clear bullish cycle. Despite the strong trend, overbought RSI conditions suggest that immediate upside momentum is slowing. The article advises traders to wait for a pullback to the key 25,320 or 25,100 support zones to establish new long positions due to the current poor risk-to-reward ratio.
14-04-2026 12:50 GMT by Zain Vawda
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US Blockade on Hormuz begins! Wall Street withstands the pressure – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Weekend US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad turn sour, sending WTI Crude surging 10% to $104 at the Globex open. Despite the geopolitical friction and a new "blockade of blockades" in the Strait of Hormuz, US equities show remarkable resilience as the S&P 500 holds near unchanged. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets as odds for an April peace deal drop to 15%.
13-04-2026 16:23 GMT by Elior Manier
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Markets Weekly Outlook - Markets brace for US-Iran talks amid post-ceasefire surge
The trading week saw a dramatic shift in geopolitical sentiment as US-Iran ceasefire talks unwound the 'fear trade'. Oil tumbled 15%, gold's premium eroded, and US equities posted their longest winning streak since October 2025. This weekly outlook explores market momentum, key central bank decisions (RBNZ, RBA, ECB), and how the upcoming talks will set the tone for the week ahead.
10-04-2026 18:40 GMT by Zain Vawda
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