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The Memorial Day session brought with it some great news
US markets gear up for a high-volume trading week following a blockbuster Memorial Day session that firmly laid a bullish foundation. Driven by an advanced US-Iran draft agreement and a projected 30-day timeline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a collapsing US Dollar and a 7% plunge in WTI Crude are setting the stage for an explosive return of market liquidity. Explore our pre-market technical analysis for the major benchmarks.
25-05-2026 20:16 GMT by Elior Manier
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See the latest economic data releases and geopolitical events influencing foreign exchange rates right now.

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Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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A final path to peace? Markets Weekly Outlook
A week ahead preview: Traders are hungry for a peace treaty, after a rollercoaster week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)
22-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier
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USD/JPY trades close to 160.00 after Japan's CPI – More interventions required? – FX Analysis
USD/JPY Technical Analysis: The Japanese Yen faces fresh capitulation risks as Japan's April core CPI drops to a dovish 1.4%, well below the Bank of Japan's 2% target. Driven by domestic fuel subsidies masking Middle East oil shocks, the stark policy divergence with a hawkish Federal Reserve has pushed USD/JPY perilously close to the historic 160.00 handle. Explore our comprehensive technical breakdown and FX intervention outlook.
22-05-2026 13:37 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI
Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.
22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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All the latest technical and fundamental analysis of major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, and more to help you develop an understanding of market trends and investment strategies.

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Markets are closed, but futures are exploding – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels:US stock futures explode into uncharted territory during a shortened Memorial Day session as institutional capital prices in a historic Middle East breakthrough. With reports confirming Iran's willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to China and negotiators convening in Doha, the Dow futures hit 51,000 while the Nasdaq closes in on 30,000. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
25-05-2026 16:19 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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A final path to peace? Markets Weekly Outlook
A week ahead preview: Traders are hungry for a peace treaty, after a rollercoaster week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)
22-05-2026 20:08 GMT by Elior Manier
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Stock Markets dance towards new records ahead of a long weekend – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks surge toward uncharted territory as a massive wave of geopolitical optimism sweeps Wall Street. Fueled by reports of a Qatari negotiating team arriving in Tehran to help secure a US-Iran peace deal, crude oil prices are sliding lower, allowing the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to resume their relentless bullish expansion. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
22-05-2026 16:02 GMT by Elior Manier
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Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI
Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.
22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Explore the volatile world of cryptocurrencies. From Bitcoin to Ethereum and XRP, find the latest crypto news here.

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Cryptos pulled back but sentiment rebounds, Opportunity? – BTC and Ethereum (ETH) Technical Outlook
Cryptocurrency Market update: Bitcoin pulls back from the monumental $80,000 psychological milestone, temporarily decoupling from the explosive risk-on rally seen in traditional US equities. As digital assets lag behind the tech-heavy Nasdaq following the latest US-Iran peace draft, explore our in-depth technical analysis of BTC and Ethereum (ETH) to determine if this consolidation is a bull trap or a discounted buying opportunity.
21-05-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier
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Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions
Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.
18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier
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Find out how supply and demand factors, geopolitical events, weather patterns and technical indicatiors influence prices on commodities like oil, gold, silver, metals and more.

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Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI
Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.
22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal
Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.
21-05-2026 02:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal
Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.
21-05-2026 02:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Technical: Potential mean reversion decline below 236.54 as earnings loom
NVIDIA enters its Q1 earnings release as the most important stock in global markets, with investors watching closely for confirmation that AI infrastructure demand is still accelerating. Options markets are pricing a massive $350 billion post-earnings swing, reflecting extreme expectations. Key focus areas: data centre revenue, Blackwell GPU ramp, and hyperscaler AI spending. However, technical indicators suggest early signs of exhaustion, raising the risk of a medium-term pullback.
20-05-2026 05:59 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally
Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.
19-05-2026 01:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Trump-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching
The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.
14-05-2026 05:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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