GBP/USD Technical Analysis Bearish pressure has returned to dominate GBP/USD price action after the pair ran into simple moving average resistance, forcing the formation of a downward trend. Technical Outlook The simple moving averages continue to exert downward pressure from above, with the 50-day moving average converging near the 1.3260 …

WTI Crude Oil Futures Technical Analysis — 4-Hour Chart U.S. crude oil futures continue to push higher, supported by positive momentum and a constructive technical backdrop. Technical Outlook Simple moving averages are aligned in favour of the ongoing uptrend, continuing to provide a positive impulse driven by clearly bullish signals …

XAU/USD (Gold) Technical Analysis — 4-Hour Chart Gold prices have seen mixed trading in recent sessions, with short-term momentum tilting toward a gradual pullback following the previous session’s high of 4,706, as markets remain in a cautious, wait-and-see mode. Technical Outlook — Daily Trend: Bullish Bias Intact Despite the current …

EUR/USD Technical Analysis — 4-Hour Chart The EUR/USD pair has come under selling pressure in recent trading sessions after failing to sustain a foothold above the 1.1571 level, triggering the formation of a short-term bearish trend that is now dominating price action. Technical Outlook On the 4-hour timeframe, the pair …

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors assessed renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict, easing demand for safe-haven assets. The dollar index slipped 0.1% to 99.89, while the euro rose 0.3% to $1.1555 and the British pound gained 0.4% to $1.3249, reflecting …

Efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran are facing mounting challenges, as Tehran pushes back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing diplomatic initiatives. Ceasefire Framework Meets Resistance A proposed framework aimed at ending the five-week conflict outlines an immediate ceasefire followed by …

Global markets started the week on a subdued note, with major European exchanges closed for a holiday, while Asian equities posted modest gains and U.S. futures remained largely unchanged amid cautious investor sentiment. Japanese and South Korean stocks edged higher in thin trading, while U.S. stock index futures hovered near …

The OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May 2026 is being viewed as largely symbolic, as ongoing disruptions in the Middle East continue to constrain actual supply. According to analysis from Bank of America, the increase involves eight member countries that had previously implemented …

Bitcoin rallied on Monday, breaking above the $69,000 level as improving geopolitical sentiment lifted demand for risk assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 3.4% to $69,065.9 as of 03:38 ET (07:38 GMT), extending gains alongside a broader rebound across digital assets. Ceasefire Framework Lifts Market Sentiment Investor optimism was fueled …

Gold prices held largely steady on Monday, recovering from early losses as markets balanced renewed geopolitical risks against emerging signs of a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. Spot gold traded flat at $4,682.42 per ounce as of 03:55 ET (07:55 GMT), while gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,709.75. …