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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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Market Insights Podcast

Oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz, USD rallies & US inflation meets consensus

Join us in today’s episode as TraderNick and Jonny discuss the latest on the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, and current affairs in global oil markets. Otherwise, we discuss the latest numbers from the US CPI report earlier today.

11-03-2026 17:41 GMT by Christian Norman

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Bitcoin's (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Why Bitcoin's recovery still lacks the ingredients for a decisive bullish turn

Bitcoin consolidates below $70,000 in a "transition phase". The market is defined by mixed signals: accelerating institutional ETF inflows are countered by "capitulation-like conditions" for holders, while retail interest remains absent. The market is on "unsteady ground," lacking the conviction to break resistance at $79,000.

12-03-2026 03:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Trump guarantees maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz: Markets U-turn on Navy escort pledge

Market Reactions: Markets took a massive U-turn following a White House address from President Trump regarding ongoing operations in Iran. To shed morning anxiety, the President announced a security framework to protect commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz, causing Oil prices to retreat by 7 percent and Stock Markets to rebound sharply.

03-03-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier

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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

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