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Markets Today: Dollar and Oil Dominate as Traders Brace for US data barrage, FTSE 100 breaks key support zone

Geopolitical tensions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict drive a second straight week of global market losses. Oil prices remain elevated, fueling inflation fears and leading the US dollar to surge to a 3-month high as a safe haven. Asian and European stocks retreated sharply, with tech cyclicals most affected. US Data ahead.

13-03-2026 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Dow Jones (DJIA) on the brink of major bearish breakdown below 200-day moving average at 46,330

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is approaching a critical technical level near its 200-day moving average at 46,330 after underperforming US peers since the US–Iran war 2026 began. Rising oil prices and a bear-flattening US Treasury yield curve are weighing on financial stocks, including Goldman Sachs, increasing the risk of a broader downside break if key support fails.

13-03-2026 08:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Dow Jones tumbles 600 points on Strait of Hormuz tensions and private credit jitters, support at 46660 is key

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East pushes oil toward $100 and revives inflation fears. This, combined with mounting anxiety in the $2T private credit market, causes a major 600-point drop in the Dow Jones. We break down the dual market shock, the IEA's emergency oil release, and the bearish technical outlook

12-03-2026 15:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Rate cuts get priced out in 2026! Oil explodes to $96

Market Update: Prices rally nearly 10% toward the $100 resistance as attacks on tankers multiply across the Arabian Sea. The commodity forms a bull channel while rising inflation fears price out Federal Reserve rate cuts for 2026. Explore current Market developments.

12-03-2026 15:31 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock Markets drop despite low CPI report – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock Indexes fail to generate traction despite easing conflict tones and a positive 2.4% CPI report. With Crude volatility halting, rising inflation expectations tied to Oil prices remain a concern as Financials face liquidation risks. Explore our intraday technical analysis.

11-03-2026 15:54 GMT by Elior Manier

US Dollar Index (DXY) rises as US inflation in line with forecasts

US annual inflation holds steady at 2.4% with core inflation at a multi-year low of 2.5%. The DXY continues its upward trend. Focus shifts to the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is expected to drive energy prices and heavily influence the April inflation release and global rate cut expectations.

11-03-2026 12:33 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: IEA eyes record breaking oil reserve release as US CPI looms. FTSE 100 falls at 200-day MA

Markets find stability as a proposed record IEA oil reserve release attempts to cap crude prices despite ongoing US-Iran conflict. Asian tech stocks rally, while European shares and the US dollar ease ahead of critical US CPI data. The Australian dollar surges on hawkish rate talk.

11-03-2026 08:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

US Dollar Index (DXY): Technical picture as inflation and geopolitical uncertainty loom

Geopolitical tension in the Middle East is driving extreme volatility in the US dollar and oil prices, overshadowing the upcoming US CPI data. Markets are trying to determine if the oil price spike will be viewed by the Fed as a temporary shock or a fundamental threat requiring a "higher-for-longer" interest rate response.

10-03-2026 23:08 GMT by Zain Vawda

Wall Street recovers as Oil corrects, opportunity or trap? – Dow Jones and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Stock Markets rebound as Oil stops rising, but the path ahead faces clouds. Stocks will need a war resolution before a more consistent rebound.

10-03-2026 16:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Hang Seng Index recovered at 24,765, bulls need to break above 26,350

The Hang Seng Index has shown relative resilience during the US–Iran war 2026, outperforming many Asian peers as policy signals from China’s National People's Congress supported sentiment. After rebounding from 24,765 and reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the index now faces a crucial 26,350 resistance level that could determine whether a stronger bullish recovery unfolds.

10-03-2026 06:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Crude prices skyrocket by +30%, stock markets tumble & week ahead preview

To start the week, we join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing skyrocketing oil pricing amidst tensions in the Middle East and a scheduled G7 meeting to discuss the release of held crude reserves, as well as the fallout across financial markets.

09-03-2026 16:21 GMT by Christian Norman

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

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