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Bitcoin breaks $80,000! Altcoins suffer – BTC, ETH and SOL Outlook

Crypto Market Outlook: Digital assets struggle as risk sentiment fades and capital rotates. With MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings nearing the $76k breakeven, we analyze the total market cap breakdown and the "timid" recovery. Technical outlooks for BTC, ETH, and SOL.

02-02-2026 21:03 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil prices down 6% as US-Iran de-escalation hopes cool market heat… Is it the end of the line for bulls?

Oil prices slid 6% today, cooling down after an impressive 14% gain in January. The sharp reversal is primarily driven by hopes of a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough and a potential easing of sanctions, which suggests significant crude volumes could return to the market. Additional downward pressure came from OPEC+ maintaining production levels. WTI's technical outlook is bearish, flirting with a close below the 200-day MA. The future hinges on diplomacy and the strengthening US dollar.

02-02-2026 20:24 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver posts worst day on record, crude slips lower & latest from Trump and Fed

As we welcome in another week of trading, we join Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast Jonny Hart for the latest market news and analysis. In today’s episode, we discuss a meltdown in the price of precious metals, falling crude prices, and the latest from President Trump and the Federal Reserve.

02-02-2026 18:09 GMT by Christian Norman

Stocks rebound to start February – US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – Kevin Warsh is named the next Fed Chair, triggering a 6-sigma metals crash and Dollar spike. We analyze his "hard money" reputation, the massive Manufacturing PMI beat (52.6), and why US stocks are rallying despite to start the month.

02-02-2026 17:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Euro Zone output rebounds, gold and silver extend slide, FTSE 100 resilient

The US dollar strengthens on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve, sparking a massive sell-off in gold, silver, and oil. Asian tech stocks plummet on news of a potential $100B Nvidia-OpenAI investment cancellation. The Euro Zone's manufacturing slump continues, but factories are showing a glimmer of hope. The FTSE 100 demonstrates resilience amid the global turmoil.

02-02-2026 10:58 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Gold extends plunge by 9%, approaching $4,405 inflection level for potential minor bounce

Gold prices' ongoing steep decline was driven by forced liquidation following CME margin hikes, not a hawkish Fed repricing. With volatility at extreme levels and XAU/USD testing the critical US$4,405 support, markets are watching for a short-term mean reversion bounce, or confirmation of further downside.

02-02-2026 07:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

A rough end to January – North American session Market wrap for January 30

January 30th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Chaos in the Market after Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed Chair and Month-end flows. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

30-01-2026 21:28 GMT by Elior Manier

US Stocks fall from Warsh's nomination – Month-End flows and US Index Outlook

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels – Fed Shock: Kevin Warsh tapped as next Chair, triggering a US market rout. Metals crash on panic liquidation while the Nasdaq leads stocks lower. We analyze the divergence as global markets rise, and the risks of further instability from month-end flows and Iran tensions.

30-01-2026 20:56 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver down 30%! – Chaos in the Metals Market

Metals Market Crash: Panic selling erases trillions as Gold breaks $5,000 and Silver plunges 30% in a single session. We analyze the historic liquidation that wiped out 2026 gains, the risks of "parabolic" trading, and why month-end flows could trigger further volatility.

30-01-2026 19:33 GMT by Elior Manier

Will the RBA Opt for a Rapid Policy Reversal?

Australia’s latest inflation data has reignited debate over the future of monetary policy. Core inflation has moved above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target, labour market conditions remain tight, and financial markets are increasingly pricing in a rate hike as early as February. The upcoming RBA decision could mark a rapid reversal after last year’s easing cycle and become a key test of the central bank’s credibility.

30-01-2026 19:08 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

The Fed Chair has been picked: Who is Kevin Warsh?

Kevin Warsh just got nominated by President Trump for his role as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. Discover who he his, his impact on Markets and his credibility for the job. We also pay homage to Jerome Jerome Powell.

30-01-2026 16:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Gold has formed a medium-term blow-off top below $5,600

Gold prices may have formed a medium-term blow-off top after surging to a record US$5,602 before plunging nearly 12% in a sharp reversal. The move appears driven by speculative long stop-outs and growing expectations of a hawkish Fed stance, rather than fresh fundamentals. Technically, Gold is now in a short-term corrective phase, with US$5,240 acting as the key pivot for near-term direction.

30-01-2026 10:53 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: European economies expand, gold and silver plunge as markets await Fed Chair announcement and PCE data

European economies show surprising resilience, but global stocks react negatively to news that Kevin Warsh is favored for the next Fed Chair. This uncertainty triggers massive selloffs in gold and silver, even as European stocks continue a multi-month winning streak. The focus now shifts to the US PCE inflation data and the official Fed announcement.

30-01-2026 09:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Wild swings after the FOMC – North American session Market wrap for January 29

January 29th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Post-FOMC flows shake up a comfortable Market – Maybe too comfortable? Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

29-01-2026 21:53 GMT by Elior Manier

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals flashing red after record runs – Silver (XAG/USD), Gold (XAU/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Outlook

Metals Flash Crash: A brutal reversal decimates the complex as Gold dumps 10% and Silver/Copper plunge 11%, erasing post-FOMC gains. We analyze the failed Copper breakout at $6.52 and whether the Higher for Longer reality signal marks a cycle top or a just a violent shakeout.

29-01-2026 21:18 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin under price pressure: (BTC/USD) fails to hold the $88000 level. Is a recovery on the way?

Bitcoin struggles to hold $88,000 amid institutional selloff, high gold prices, and a hold on interest rates by the Fed. The article examines key technical levels, including $85,000 support and $90,000 resistance, warning that prolonged sell pressure or a US government shutdown could send the price plummeting toward $60,000.

29-01-2026 17:51 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold falls by 10%! Markets are going ablaze amid US-Iran War fears and post-FOMC flows

Market Outlook: Metals and stocks correct sharply after a post-FOMC "head fake." Gold drops 10% from $5,602 highs while the Nasdaq sinks 2% on Microsoft's 12% plunge. We analyze the "Debasement Trade" failure, the Fed Chair race (Rieder surges), and why Copper is the sole survivor.

29-01-2026 17:39 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI explodes to $66 as Iran tensions boil – US Oil Outlook

WTI Oil Update: WTI surges past $60 as US-Iran tensions hit a boiling point. With 20% of global supply at risk in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of 30,000+ casualties in Iran, we analyze the War Risk-Premium and whether technicals support a run to $70 or more.

29-01-2026 16:10 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Japan Consumer Morale Improves. Gold Retreats from $5600 Highs, FTSE 100 Eyes Breakout

Asian tech stocks soar on AI hopes (Samsung triples profits). The US Dollar remains shaky despite the Fed's pause. Gold surges to a new record high above $5,500 as investors seek safety. European stocks recover, led by defence and energy. Technical analysis suggests the FTSE 100 is positioned for fresh highs.

29-01-2026 09:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Fed holds rates steady – North American session Market wrap for January 28

January 28th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Gold steals the show during today's uneventful FOMC. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

28-01-2026 21:48 GMT by Elior Manier