The S&P 500 is once again within striking distance of its all-time high. And this despite the fact that the Iran conflict remains unresolved, that oil prices continue to fuel inflation, and that hopes for lower interest rates have thus evaporated rather abruptly. One is quite justified in asking how this actually fits together. Putting
The main shift that will reshape financial markets for the foreseeable future is the conflict between the US and Iran. This turned out to be not a short-term military event as the US is moving troops for a ground operation. It’s hard to estimate the effects for all instruments, but prices of crude oil futures
European currencies continue to move higher, reaching previously targeted levels as demand for both the euro and sterling remains firm. The rally is unfolding amid evolving market expectations and persistent weakness in the US dollar. That said, as prices approach important resistance zones, traders are increasingly cautious, recognising the potential for momentum to ease and
There are more articles about dollar dominance right now than there are buyers of it. Everyone has a take. Most of them are either panicking or dismissing. Here’s what’s actually happening. The numbers don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole story either The DXY index sits at roughly 98 as of mid-April 2026, down
Sterling rose modestly on Thursday after stronger-than-expected UK economic data lifted sentiment, while markets also tracked developments around a potential peace deal linked to the US-Iran conflict. The pound was last up 0.1% at $1.3575. Against the British currency, the euro slipped 0.1% to 86.94 pence. UK growth beats expectations Britain’s economy expanded more sharply
Given the strength of the nearby support level 582.00 and the bullish sentiment seen across the cryptocurrency markets, Binancecoin can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 680.00 (former top of wave 2 from the middle of March). Binancecoin broke resistance trendline Likely to rise to resistance level 680.00 Binancecoin cryptocurrency recently broke
EUR/USD has continued its upward trajectory, breaking above key resistance levels, while USD/CHF remains weak and struggles to regain ground below 0.7850. Key Points The euro has advanced sharply from the 1.1665 area against the US dollar. A contracting triangle is developing with support around 1.1775 on the hourly EUR/USD chart. USD/CHF has moved lower,
The relationships between asset classes are not broken. They are just less reliable than most assume. The first months of 2026 produced some of the sharpest cross-asset moves since the days when we had to wear masks and keep a two-meter space between each other. Geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East sent oil prices surging,
Trump coin can be expected to rise to the next resistance level 3.2900 – the breakout of which can lead to the next resistance level 3.5000. Trump reversed from the strong support level 2.7330 Likely to rise to resistance level 3.2900 Trump coin recently reversed up from the support zone between the strong support level
Geopolitical tension and energy volatility drive market uncertainty, as central banks balance inflation risks against fragile growth and diplomatic hopes. The High-Stakes Balancing Act: Diplomacy and the Dollar The global financial landscape is currently caught in a tug-of-war between high-stakes diplomacy and the cold realities of geopolitical tension. While optimistic signals from Washington and the