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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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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
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Markets Weekly Outlook - Geopolitics Overpower Fundamentals: The $150 oil warning and the rate cut dilemma
Geopolitical conflict, particularly in the Middle East, has sent oil prices surging ($90/bbl with $150 warning) and reignited stagflation fears globally, hitting Europe hardest. A weak US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut expectations to June. The week ahead features critical US CPI and Core PCE data, while WTI oil's massive price spike and key technical levels are scrutinized.
06-03-2026 22:20 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Weekly Outlook - The gavel falls on global tariffs as inflationary fears return to the fold
The week saw a US Supreme Court ruling strike down broad global tariffs, though the administration is quickly moving to rebuild trade barriers, suggesting the high-tariff era is not over. Markets reacted positively despite disappointing GDP and rising inflation fears, fueled by a surge in oil prices. The week ahead focuses on high-stakes corporate earnings, particularly Nvidia, and key economic data like the US Consumer Confidence index.
21-02-2026 00:55 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Breaking News: US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
SCOTUS Breaking: The Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling IEEPA cannot be used for import taxes. While Markets priced this in, a $175B refund "Pandora's Box" is opening. Market reactions: muted FX/Stock response as traders await Alternative Tariff paths already being prepped.
20-02-2026 15:20 GMT by Elior Manier
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Breaking News: UK headline CPI cools, services sector inflation remains sticky. GBP/USD steady
UK inflation fell to a 10-month low of 3.0% in January 2026, driven by easing food and transport costs. With core inflation dropping to 3.1% and monthly prices reversing their recent climb, pressure is mounting on the Bank of England to pivot. This report explores how the latest CPI data paves the way for a potential interest rate cut to 3.5% at the upcoming March meeting.
18-02-2026 07:39 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Breaking News: Canadian CPI eases from 3-month high, USD/CAD extends gains
Canada’s headline inflation eased to 2.3% in January 2026, landing just below market expectations. While a 16.7% plunge in gas prices drove transportation deflation, food and restaurant costs surged due to expiring tax breaks. With the trimmed-mean core rate hitting its lowest level since 2021, the Bank of Canada appears on track to hold interest rates steady as price pressures slowly stabilize.
17-02-2026 13:50 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Breaking News: UK GDP underwhelms with 0.1% growth in Q4, FTSE 100 slips & GBP/USD advances
Preliminary ONS data shows the UK economy expanded by a disappointing 0.1% in Q4 2025. This sluggish growth was driven by a 1.2% rebound in the production sector, which was largely offset by a 2.1% contraction in construction and, more critically, a third consecutive month of zero growth in the dominant services sector. Markets reacted with volatility, as the FTSE 100 pulled back while GBP/USD advanced.
12-02-2026 08:20 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Gold hits all-time high: Will FOMC's 'Hawkish Hold' trigger a profit-taking correction?
Gold hits an all-time high of $5,312.00 amid a parabolic rally fueled by a weak US Dollar and surging silver prices. This analysis explores the XAU/USD market's historic volatility ahead of the 2:00 PM EST FOMC decision, focusing on the risk of a profit-taking correction if Chair Powell strikes a 'Hawkish Hold' tone, especially with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) in 'overbought' territory (77.01).
28-01-2026 17:50 GMT by Moheb Hanna
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Breaking News: UK GDP Expands 0.3% MoM, GBP Bid
UK GDP expanded by 0.3% MoM in November 2025, surpassing forecasts. The growth was led by the Services and Manufacturing sectors, with the car industry seeing a 25% jump in production after a cyberattack. Construction was the main weak spot, falling by 1.3%. The initial GBP strength against the USD proved short-lived, with a swift pullback in the Cable (GBP/USD).
15-01-2026 07:37 GMT by Zain Vawda
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