Key Takeaways Rates held at 2%: The ECB kept its key deposit rate unchanged, sticking with a “steady-hand approach” as expected. Stagflation warning: ING analysts highlighted “increasing stagflationary pressures” in the eurozone — a toxic mix of high inflation and stagnant growth. Oil and gas pain: The Iran war has …

Key Takeaways Rates held at 3.75%: The BOE voted 8-1 to keep its key bank rate unchanged, with one member backing a quarter-point hike. Hawkish warning shot: The central bank flagged that policy may need to respond later this year to the energy shock from the Iran war. Inflation already …

Key Takeaways Stock takes a hit: Meta shares plunged as much as 8% in premarket trading after the company raised its capital expenditure outlook. Massive capex hike: 2026 capital spending guidance lifted to $125-$145 billion, up from the prior $115-$135 billion range. Q1 blowout earnings: Revenue hit $56.31 billion (vs. …

Key Takeaways Critical military briefing: Trump is set to receive a Pentagon briefing Thursday on potential renewed military action against Iran, signaling serious consideration of breaking the two-week deadlock. Wave of strikes on the table: CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper will present plans for attacks likely including Iranian infrastructure targets. …

Key Takeaways Hold widely expected: All 62 economists polled by Reuters predict no change to the 3.75% Bank Rate at Thursday’s meeting. Vote split forecast: Analysts expect an 8-1 vote, with Chief Economist Huw Pill seen as the most likely dissenter favoring a hike. Bailey pushes back: The Governor has …

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Technical Analysis The Dow Jones Industrial Average sustained significant losses on Wall Street, retreating sharply from a session high of 49,402 to register an intraday low of 46,678 — a steep decline that underscores the intensity of selling pressure across the index. Technical Outlook for …

USD/CAD Technical Analysis The USD/CAD pair is staging a recovery attempt following several consecutive sessions of decline, hovering in close proximity to the support zone near 1.3660. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe The simple moving averages across the shorter timeframes have regained upward traction, lending support to the prospect of …

GBP/USD Technical Analysis Negative price action continues to dominate the GBP/USD pair following a decisive break of a short-term ascending trendline — a development that signals a clear shift in market sentiment toward the downside. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the short-term horizon, the pair is consolidating beneath the …

Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis Gold prices (XAU/USD) retreated during the previous session after failing to sustain trading above the $4,600 mark, sliding to an intraday low of $4,510 — a move that underscores the persistence of selling pressure on the metal. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: In the short term, …

EUR/USD Technical Analysis The EUR/USD pair has extended its downside trajectory in line with our previous projections, successfully reaching the targeted level of 1.1655 as sellers continue to assert their grip on the short-term landscape. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe: On the short-term horizon, the pair is navigating within a …