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Bears take the advantage but Trump saves the day – Dow Jones and US Stock Market Outlook
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Equity dip-buyers face a reality check as Iran rejects a ceasefire plan ahead of an 8:00 PM ET deadline, but hopes remain as Trump could push it back further. With WTI Crude breaking new weekly highs and pressuring stocks, bulls need a proper truce to reclaim the 47,000 level on the Dow Jones. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets
07-04-2026 16:13 GMT by Elior Manier
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10 Hours to $150 Oil? The looming deadline threatening the Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have peaked with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of strikes on Kharg Island and a threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait risk a massive oil supply shock, potentially driving crude prices toward $150/bbl. We break down the three key price scenarios for WTI and Brent.
07-04-2026 14:55 GMT by Zain Vawda
Chart alert: Japan’s Nikkei 225 is flashing bearish breakdown conditions below the 50-day MA
Japan’s Nikkei 225 has turned into a laggard as rising oil prices and prolonged US–Iran tensions fuel stagflation fears. The index has dropped over 9% since late February, weighed by Japan’s reliance on energy imports and weakening earnings outlook. Technically, Nikkei remains in a bearish descending triangle below key resistance, signalling further downside risk unless a breakout above 54,095 materialises.
07-04-2026 02:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong
Easter miracles for Markets? – North American Session Market Wrap for April 6
April 6th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Trading are slowly returning to the action after a long week-end, with hopes still leading to some rebounds ahead of tomorrow's War deadline. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.
06-04-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

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Too soon for a Crypto bounce – Bitcoin (BTC) & Ethereum (ETH) Outlook
Cryptocurrency update: Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle as a bearish turn sweeps across all risk assets amid rising inflationary fears and a strong US Dollar. Following Bitcoin's failed attempt to breach the $75,000 level after the 20 millionth BTC issuance, the broader altcoin market faces intense selling pressure. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the cryptocurrencies.
26-03-2026 19:01 GMT by Elior Manier
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Top commodities news and analysis

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10 Hours to $150 Oil? The looming deadline threatening the Strait of Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have peaked with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of strikes on Kharg Island and a threat to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait risk a massive oil supply shock, potentially driving crude prices toward $150/bbl. We break down the three key price scenarios for WTI and Brent.
07-04-2026 14:55 GMT by Zain Vawda
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