US Crude Oil (WTI) Technical Analysis WTI crude oil futures surged in line with our previous bullish projections, decisively breaching the $105.00 barrier and climbing to an intraday high of $107.40 — a development that underscores the powerful upside momentum behind the contract. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the …

Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis Gold prices (XAU/USD) successfully achieved the downside target of $4,560 outlined in our previous report, extending the decline to an intraday low of $4,501 amid pronounced selling pressure across the metal. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the short-term horizon, selling pressure remains firmly in command, …

The EUR/USD pair has come under clear selling pressure after failing to defend the psychological support at 1.1700 — a level we had previously flagged as a bearish trigger that could propel the price toward 1.1670. This projection was duly fulfilled, with the pair printing a morning-session low of 1.1677. …

Key Takeaways Iran’s bold claim: Tehran’s navy says it turned away enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Iranian state TV. CENTCOM pushback: The U.S. command confirmed no American navy ships were hit, while two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the strait. Tehran …

Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 213 points (-0.4%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.1% as Hormuz tensions flared. Iran turns away warships: Iran’s navy claimed it repelled enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Reuters citing …

Key Takeaways Crude oil prices surged more than 4% during the European session, with WTI near $103.50 and Brent around $112, following reports of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars News Agency said a US warship was hit by two missiles after ignoring warnings, while state TV …

Key Takeaways Prices steady: Spot gold held at $4,612.98/oz, while gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,624.14/oz. Two months of pain: Gold is nursing back-to-back monthly losses as inflation fears overshadow safe-haven appeal. Other metals firmer: Spot silver rose 0.4% to $75.6945/oz, while spot platinum gained 0.9% to $2,010.0/oz. Trump’s Hormuz …

Key Takeaways Three-month peak: Bitcoin surged 2.7% to $80,286.5, riding a near 12% gain in April on bargain buying. ETF inflows roar: Net inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.97 billion in April — the highest level since October 2025 when Bitcoin last hit a record. But still below …

Key Takeaways Yen edges up: USD/JPY slipped 0.1% to 156.92, retreating slightly from an earlier climb to 155.69 amid thin holiday trading. Biggest weekly jump since February: The yen spiked roughly 1.5% against the dollar last week. $35 billion strike: Reuters reported Tokyo may have spent as much as 5.48 …

Key Takeaways Muted European open: The Stoxx 600 and DAX both rose 0.2%, while the CAC 40 and FTSE 100 traded broadly unchanged. Trump’s Hormuz push: The president announced a new effort over the weekend to help vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain scarce. Mine danger …