Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive safe-haven Dollar demand, while surging energy prices fuel inflation and hawkish central bank policies. The Geopolitical Shadow Over the Strait of Hormuz The global financial landscape is currently dominated by a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, centered on the strategic waters of the
The Japanese yen was largely unchanged on Monday morning as investors reacted to last week’s intervention by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 158 on Monday, down from last week’s high of 160. Bank of Japan intervention The USD/JPY exchange rate is in the spotlight this week as investors
Bitcoin cryptocurrency cab be expected to rise to the next resistance level 85000.00 (former strong support from December). Brent crude oil reversed from support area Likely to rise to resistance level 85000.00 Bitcoin cryptocurrency recently reversed from the support area between the support level 75000.00 (former resistance from March which stopped previous wave (A), as
The Fed held on 29 April as widely expected with Jerome Powell to remain on the board until 2028. This article was submitted by Michael Stark, an analyst at Exness. The US dollar posted a modest decline in most of its pairs after the meeting of the Federal Reserve (the Fed) on 29 April. There
Brent crude oil be expected to fall further to the next support level 105.00 – the breakout of which can lead to further losses toward the next round support level 100.00 Brent crude oil reversed from resistance level 112.80 Likely to fall to support level 105.00 Brent crude oil recently reversed down from the resistance
Geopolitical tensions and “hawkish” central banks sustain high inflation, while UK local elections test political stability and fiscal market credibility. Geopolitical Supply Risks and the Energy Inflation Trap The global energy landscape is currently defined by extreme sensitivity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint that remains under immense strain. While WTI Oil recently
The British pound held close to a 10-week high against the US dollar on Friday. Traders assessed a week dominated by central bank decisions. The Bank of England (BoE) kept interest rates unchanged. It also warned about inflation risks linked to the Iran war. Sterling was little changed at $1.3606. It was slightly weaker against
Oil prices spike as the Hormuz closure persists, forcing a hawkish Fed to delay rate cuts amid Powell’s imminent succession. The Shadow of Hormuz: Energy Shocks and the Geopolitical Stalemate The global energy market is currently held hostage by a high-stakes standoff in the Persian Gulf. With the Strait of Hormuz entering its second month
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to navigate a challenging technical landscape as it encounters stiff upside resistance following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. Despite several attempts by bullish traders to reclaim the psychological threshold of $80,000, the digital asset has faced repeated rejections from key supply zones, leading to a
The US dollar is maintaining its upward momentum in the wake of the Federal Reserve meeting, supported by a relatively hawkish tone from policymakers and remarks by Jerome Powell. Investors are interpreting the Fed’s messaging as an indication that tight monetary conditions may persist for an extended period, reinforcing Treasury yields and sustaining demand for