Oil prices inched higher on Friday, supported by lingering supply concerns, even as the immediate threat of a U.S. military strike against Iran appeared to recede. Brent crude rose 50 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.26 a barrel by 10:00 GMT, putting it on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. …

Gold prices were largely steady on Friday, hovering just below the record highs reached earlier in the week, as stronger-than-expected U.S. labour data reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, while easing geopolitical tensions around Iran curbed safe-haven demand. Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,608.55 an ounce by 02:11 …

European equities closed the week on a softer footing on Friday, with investors remaining cautious amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, particularly surrounding the future of Greenland and the stability of transatlantic alliances. By mid-morning in Europe, Germany’s DAX dipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 eased …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average found firm support near the 49,290 level, prompting a technical rebound and stabilizing price action. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Price holding above the 50-period Simple Moving Average continues to favor the bullish structure. In addition, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has returned to positive …

The USD/CAD pair continues to move within a gradual upward trajectory, in line with the bullish scenario outlined in our previous report. The pair is now approaching the 1.3940 target, currently trading near 1.3920. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart The corrective uptrend remains firmly in control, supported by price action …

The GBP/USD pair continued to trade under bearish pressure in line with our previous outlook, reaching the 1.3370 target and posting a low at 1.3363, confirming the persistence of selling momentum. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Simple moving averages remain positioned above price action, acting as dynamic resistance and maintaining …

WTI crude oil futures gave back a portion of their recent gains, posting a clear pullback during the previous trading session. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Despite the decline, the broader technical structure remains constructive. Simple moving averages continue to offer dynamic support from below, preserving the medium-term upward trend. …

Gold (XAU/USD) has entered a temporary consolidation phase after facing strong selling pressure near its recent peak at $4,642 per ounce. This pause reflects a period of sideways movement as the market awaits clearer directional signals. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart The broader trend remains firmly bullish. Simple moving averages …

The EUR/USD pair continued its bearish trajectory in line with our previous technical outlook, successfully reaching the 1.1600 target and printing a low at 1.1593, confirming sustained selling pressure across the pair. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Chart Price action has now stabilized below the previously broken minor support at 1.1650, …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak as investors drew cautious optimism from easing geopolitical tensions and a fresh round of major bank earnings. By 05:50 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 60 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …