GBP/USD Technical Analysis The GBP/USD pair has pulled back in a short-term retreat, unfolding as part of a natural profit-taking phase in the wake of the preceding bullish rally. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: Across the short-term landscape, the bias leans modestly bullish, underpinned by the price holding above the …

US Crude Oil (WTI) Technical Analysis The bullish trend continues to govern the price action of US crude oil (WTI) futures, with the contract climbing to an intraday high of $97.77 during the early hours of today’s session. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the short-term horizon, prices remain firmly …

Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis Gold prices (XAU/USD) endured a negative trading session during the previous period, encountering intense selling pressure that drove the metal beneath the pivotal support level at $4,700 — a development that underscores the continued dominance of sellers in the short-term landscape. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: …

The EUR/USD pair has maintained a downward trajectory since the opening of this week’s trading sessions, unfolding as part of a corrective phase following the preceding bullish rally. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the short-term horizon, the pair ran into formidable resistance in the vicinity of 1.1750, which triggered …

Key Takeaways Futures muted: Dow E-minis slipped 42 points (-0.09%), S&P 500 E-minis traded flat, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis edged up 41.75 points (+0.15%). Diplomatic setback: Trump canceled a planned trip by two U.S. envoys to Pakistan, dimming hopes for a near-term resolution to the U.S.-Iran war. Earnings season impresses: …

Key Takeaways Pullback after early bounce: Bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $77,581.7 after briefly touching an intraday high of $79,461.7, struggling to break the key $80,000 resistance level. Iran proposal sparks brief rally: Tehran’s reported offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz initially lifted sentiment before fading on uncertainty over Washington’s …

Key Takeaways Tight trading range: Spot gold held flat at $4,711.0 per ounce, while gold futures slipped 0.3% to $4,725.94 — a pause after last week’s sharp decline. Iran’s new proposal: Tehran has reportedly handed Washington a fresh offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although it seeks to postpone …

Key Takeaways Rates likely on hold: The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark short-term rate at 0.75% on April 28 — its third consecutive pause since the 25 bps hike in December. Hawkish undertones expected: Despite the hold, the BOJ may revise inflation forecasts upward in …

Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.35, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed as much as 1.6% to a record 60,652.98. Chip stocks lead the charge: SK Hynix soared more than 6% to a fresh peak, Samsung Electronics added 2.5%, and AI-linked stocks …

Key Takeaways Prices stay elevated: Brent crude rose 1.2% to $106.64 per barrel and WTI gained 0.9% to $95.21, with Brent earlier touching $107.97. Iran’s new offer: Tehran has reportedly proposed to the U.S. a fresh deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while pushing nuclear …