WTI rises over 4% on renewed US–Iran tensions
West Texas Intermediate, the US crude oil benchmark, is off the highs but holds sizeable gains near $87.50 in the European session on Monday. WTI rises on renewed tensions between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, sparking increased uncertainty about the ceasefire.
EUR/USD stays below 1.1800 as geopolitical tensions remain high
EUR/USD moves sideways in a tight range above 1.1750 after erasing its bearish opening gap. The pair struggles to gather recovery momentum as the US Dollar benefits from risk-aversion amid uncertainty around the US-Iran geopolitical tensions.
Gold bulls seem reluctant near $4,800 as inflation concerns counter retreating USD
Gold looks to build on its modest intraday recovery from the $4,737-$4,738 region or a one-week low touched earlier this Monday, and trades around the $4,800 mark heading into the European session. The US Dollar retreats from a one-week high, and for now seems to have stalled its recovery move from a nearly two-month low set on Friday. This turns out to be a key factor lending some support to the commodity.
GBP/USD keeps losses near 1.3500 as USD rejoices haven demand
GBP/USD pares its recent losses after opening with a bearish gap, still depressed around 1.3500 in the European trading hours on Monday. The pair faced challenges as the US Dollar remains supported by heightened haven demand amid re-escalating United States–Iran tensions.
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Cardano Price Forecast: US–Iran tensions and bearish bets cap ADA
Cardano price trades at around $0.245 after a mild recovery of 2.67% in the previous week. However, the risk sentiment was dampened over the weekend as renewed tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on broader markets.
Top 3 Price Prediction: BTC holds steady, ETH tests support, XRP weakens amid renewed US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple surged more than 4%, 3% and 5% in the previous week. However, renewed US–Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend added fresh uncertainty to global risk sentiment.
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI extends downside risk after losing 50-day EMA support
Pi Network trades at $0.171 after being rejected at its 50-day Exponential Moving Average near $0.178 and closing below it on Sunday, signaling weakening bullish momentum. The broader crypto market remains cautious amid renewed tensions.
STOCKS
Correction ahead
S&P 500 ran on Hormuz open, Iran giving up enriched uranium and similar fancy headlines that though got dialed back after the closing bell. Bullish talk as a prelude to weekend jawboning?
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Fragile optimism pressures the US Dollar Premium
Gold: Bulls take action on growing optimism about a permanent US-Iran truce Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on the back foot but managed to reverse its direction.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling sees bullish consolidation ahead of a Big week Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) built on the recovery against the US Dollar (USD) and refreshed two-month highs near 1.3600, but sellers quickly jumped in. Despite the late pullback, GBP/USD booked the second straight weekly gain, thanks to another leg higher heading into the weekend.
Bitcoin: BTC textbook breakout move in play
Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains, up 6% so far this week, trading above $75,000 on Friday, with a technical bullish breakout pattern scenario in play. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted risk sentiment, driving assets such as BTC higher.
USD/JPY: Stuck in a range as Hormuz risks counter Iran diplomacy hopes Premium
The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 158.25 region, or over a one-week trough, and gains some follow-through positive traction on Friday.
Week ahead – Data to switch focus from US-Iran optimism to war impact
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