EUR/USD hits fresh tops around 1.1560
EUR/USD trades with solid gains and hits tops around 1.1560 following auspicious news of a potential end to the war in the Middle East. In the meantime, the US Dollar remains on the back foot amid extra weakness in US Treasury yields across the curve.
GBP/USD keeps the mild bullish tone above 1.3200
GBP/USD regains traction and leaves behind the earlier pullback to the vicinity of 1.3150, managing to return to the proximity of the 1.3200 yardstick amid the generalised improvement in the risk complex and the bearish tone surrounding the Greenback.
Gold climbs to new highs near $4,650
Gold sets aside Monday’s volatile price action and edges higher, reaching two-week highs around $4,650 per troy ounce on Tuesday. The move higher in the yellow metal comes as risk sentiment improves on reports that President Trump may scale back the military campaign against Iran, even with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.
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Ripple remains under pressure as institutional demand fades
Ripple (XRP) holds above $1.30 at the time of writing on Tuesday, sustaining losses for three consecutive days amid war-driven weak market sentiment. The remittance token is grappling with overhead pressure amid narrowing institutional and retail demand.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum hold steady amid ETF inflows, XRP extends decline
Bitcoin pares losses above $67,000, supported by the resurgence of inflows into US-listed spot ETFs. Ethereum remains above $2,000 as institutional interest mildly returns with ETFs attracting nearly $5 million in inflows on Monday.
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STOCKS
S&P 500 heads for worst month close in 11 months
The S&P 500 is on track to close March down roughly 7.7%, which would make this its first significant bearish month in nearly a year. That alone is enough to change the tone heading into April, but the bigger issue is where it is happening.
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: War headlines and US employment to set the tone Premium
The EUR/USD pair ends the week around 1.1530, barely below its opening but off the peak at 1.1640. Widespread optimism on Monday was diluted as days went by, and financial markets moved once again on war-related headlines.
Gold: Middle East uncertainty doesn’t allow Gold to recover Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) fell sharply to near the $4,100 mark but managed to reverse its direction as markets grew hopeful for a truce in the Middle East.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling remains vulnerable amid Mideast crisis Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) showed some resilience against the US Dollar (USD), holding gains from the previous week’s recovery, when the Bank of England (BoE) opted for a hawkish hold.
Bitcoin: The uncertainty from war (finally) weighs
Bitcoin (BTC) slips below $69,000 as of writing on Friday, nearly wiping out its recovery from earlier this week.
US Dollar: Holding firm as inflation risks return Premium
The US Dollar (USD) has regained its shine this week, allowing the favourable macro picture to remain unchanged.
Week ahead – US jobs report eyed as Iran war wipes out Fed rate cut bets
Middle East conflict to remain primary driver amid peace efforts. US payrolls report in focus as Fed rate cut hopes fade. Other US data, including ISM PMIs, to shed further light on US economy.
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