EUR/USD: Upside falters ahead of 1.1650
EUR/USD gains further traction and climbs toward the 1.1650 area on Thursday, recouping part of the ground lost in the past few days. The pair’s rebound comes amid renewed downside pressure on the US Dollar as investors remain cautious and continue to monitor developments in the Middle East for fresh directional cues.
GBP/USD remains supported by 1.3400
GBP/USD regains positive momentum on Thursday and advances toward the 1.3450-1.3460 band. Cable’s bounce follows the loss of ground of the Greenback in the wake of disappointing data releases, while some improvement in the sentiment around the US-Iran conflict also lends support to the risk complex.
Gold meets contention near $4,420…for now
Gold extends its recovery past the $4,500 mark per troy ounce on Thursday. The yellow metal’s advance comes amid the resurgence of some selling interest around the, improving risk sentiment, and declining US Treasury yields across the curve.
Bitcoin’s massive storm is back: Why the sell-off is far from over
Bitcoin price action over the last few weeks has felt less like a normal, healthy correction and more like a slow grinding crash that continues to wreak havoc on holdings and trading accounts. And everything suggests that the dramatic crash isn’t over.
DEEPER DIVE
Recession on paper: What really moves the Canadian Loonie now? Premium
Statistics Canada handed the headline writers a gift and the analysts a headache. Real GDP shrank 0.1% on an annualized basis in the first quarter, and with the fourth quarter of 2025 revised down to a 1.0% contraction, that is two negative quarters in a row, the textbook definition of a technical recession and Canada's first since the pandemic.
Lost Bitcoin may not be gone forever: How AI is changing crypto
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming interconnected with crypto as a practical infrastructure layer, now providing solutions to long-standing challenges in Bitcoin's (BTC) usage.
A metal hidden in your car exhaust: How Rhodium exploded way above Gold and Platinum Premium
For a brief moment in 2021, Rhodium became one of the hottest assets on the planet. The little-known precious metal surged to nearly $30,000 per ounce, climbing far above Gold and, at times, becoming more expensive than luxury watches.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend decline, pressured by increasing ETF outflows
Cryptocurrencies are trading under pressure on Thursday, weighed down by risk-off sentiment driven by Middle East tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Bitcoin has extended its decline below $65,000 and is targeting the key support area at $60,000.
Bitcoin’s massive storm is back: Why the sell-off is far from over
Bitcoin price action over the last few weeks has felt less like a normal, healthy correction and more like a slow grinding crash that continues to wreak havoc on holdings and trading accounts. And everything suggests that the dramatic crash isn’t over.
Hyperliquid and Near Protocol fall sharply as Arthur Hayes dumps HYPE and NEAR for Worldcoin
Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Near Protocol (NEAR) prices have dropped 11% and 17%, respectively, at press time on Thursday, erasing gains as the well-known investor Arthur Hayes dumps HYPE and NEAR holdings.
STOCKS
Broadcom, CrowdStrike both sell-off afterhours on earnings beats Premium
Broadcom (AVGO), the $2 trillion semiconductor powerhouse, shed weight afterhours on Wednesday after delivering a solid earnings report that bested Wall Street Consensus.
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: Stagflation fears mount as Iran conflict remains unsolved Premium
The EUR/USD pair finished the last week of May at around 1.1660, barely up compared to the previous week’s close. The US Dollar shed some ground on the back of hopes, but losses were limited by persistent speculation that the Federal Reserve will have no choice but to hike interest rates before year's end.
GBP/USD: British Pound defends 200-day SMA, but for how long? Premium
The British Pound reversed course and posted a weekly loss against the US Dollar, with 1.3500 remaining a tough nut to crack for buyers. GBP/USD danced to the whims and fancies of fluid market conditions, thanks to the fast-shifting headlines around a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Gold: Next direction entirely depends on US-Iran outcome Premium
Gold dropped to its lowest level in two months but managed to erase a large portion of its weekly losses. Investors await the next batch of high-impact economic data releases from the United States, while contradicting headlines surrounding the negotiations between the US and Iran make it difficult for the precious metal to find direction.
Billions in ETF outflows don’t bode well
US Dollar: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Premium
Another apathetic week saw the US Dollar retreat modestly, although not by much. Geopolitics remained firmly at the centre of market attention, particularly toward the end of the week after reports emerged that the US and Iran had reportedly reached an agreement aimed at extending the current 60-day ceasefire.
Week ahead – NFP report and Eurozone CPI to test US-Iran optimism
It’s been seven weeks since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire and engage in talks aimed at negotiating a permanent deal that not just ends the hostilities and reopens the Hormuz Strait but also resolves the long-standing nuclear issue.
EDUCATION
One line, three setups: The only moving average you need?
Ask 10 traders what's on their chart, and you'll see the 9 EMA come up again and again. There's a reason it's so popular. In this video, I break down the 3 most common ways top traders use the 9 EMA to trade futures, forex, gold and indices.
The market is repricing the future
Financial markets are again entering a period where traders and investors must look beyond isolated price movements. The current market situation is not defined by one asset class, one economic indicator, or one central bank statement.
PRESS RELEASES
Tapbit partners with Elliptic to strengthen institutional-grade compliance infrastructure
Tapbit announces a strategic partnership with Elliptic, a leading provider of blockchain intelligence and crypto anti-money laundering (AML) solutions.
AFC-LIVE launches new digital platform to expand access to global markets
After five decades in financial markets, AFC-LIVE is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of its new website, a platform designed to make global investing more accessible across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Unchained Summit Vietnam wraps two days of high-level dialogue on Web3, digital assets in Da Nang
Unchained Summit Vietnam 2026 concluded its two-day programme at Furama Resort, Da Nang, bringing together delegates from over 43 countries for an intensive exchange on digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the regulatory frameworks shaping the next phase of the global digital economy.