EUR/USD flirts with multi-day highs near 1.1660
EUR/USD now manages to gather some traction and approaches the 1.1650-1.1660 band, or multi-day tops on Tuesday. The US Dollar, meanwhile, trades modestly on the back foot but continues to draw some support from safe-haven demand, as investors grow increasingly cautious that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global energy supplies and weigh on global growth.
Gold remains firm, looks to retest $5,300
Gold continues to recover and moves back above the $5,200 mark per troy ounce on Tuesday. Geopolitical tensions remain firmly in focus as the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate, while the lack of clear direction in the US Dollar is also helping the safe-haven metal regain some upside traction.
WTI accelerates losses, breaches below $80.00/bbl
The selling pressure on WTI picks up pace, motivating prices of the barrel to slip below the $80.00 threshold on Tuesday. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to underpin the commodity, although expectations that G7 nations could release strategic oil reserves to help stabilise markets appear to have taken some steam out of the recent sharp rally.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend gains after Trump says Iran war could end soon
Bitcoin reclaims the pivotal $70,000 threshold as Trump says that the Iran war could be over soon. Ethereum rises for the second consecutive day, holding above $2,000 despite ETF outflows. XRP tests the immediate $1.45 resistance even as institutional interest fades.
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First Venezuela, now Iran: The US-China energy war escalates Premium
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Bitcoin is holding up well taking into account the uncertainty stemming from the Middle East. Despite this week’s rally, the long-term outlook remains bearish. Here are three reasons why I think the storm for the largest cryptocurrency isn't over yet.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP ticks higher as whales hold firm and market sentiment improves
XRP ticks up above $1.40 as the broader crypto market improves following US President Trump’s remarks that the Iran war could end soon. The Supply Distribution metric shows that a key whale cohort is not selling XRP holdings after aggressive accumulation between August and December.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend gains after Trump says Iran war could end soon
Bitcoin is trading well above $70,000 as investors price in US President Trump’s latest remarks on the war. Ethereum is edging higher above $2,000 while Ripple tests the supply zone around $1.45.
Bitcoin holds above $71,000 as Trump signals Iran war could end “very soon”
Bitcoin extends its recovery trading above $71,000 on Tuesday after finding support near the lower consolidation boundary the previous day. US-listed spot ETFs record an inflow of over $160 million, while Strategy adds 17,994 BTC to its reserve on Monday.
STOCKS
US stock market closes higher after Trump hints that Iran war might be ending Premium
US stocks completed a rollercoaster ride on Monday. They opened in the red and looked likely to close in that territory before a quote from President Donald Trump ignited a buying spree. Trump told CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang that the war he launched with Israel against Iran is "very complete".
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! Inflation to soar, central banks to change course Premium
The EUR/USD pair ends the week just below the 1.1600 mark, posting its largest weekly decline in over a year. Financial markets shifted to panic mode in March after United States (US) President Donald Trump joined forces with Israel and launched a massive attack on Iran on the last day of February.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling appears vulnerable amid widening Middle East crisis Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) hit the lowest level in three months against the US Dollar (USD) near 1.3250 and staged a modest rebound, but ended the week deep in the red.
Is stagflation back? Middle East war, Oil prices rattle global markets Premium
Stagflation may be making a comeback. Tensions in the Middle East are not new — but a full-scale war is. Following decades of failed negotiations, the United States took the initiative and joined forces with Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear program by force.
Gold: Middle East crisis fails to lift XAU/USD Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) came under heavy bearish pressure and registered weekly losses even after opening with a bullish gap on news of the United States (US) and Israel carrying out a joint attack against Iran on February 28.
Bitcoin: Middle East tensions and increasing Oil prices weigh on BTC
After taking a slight hit last weekend following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength in the first few days of the week, charging above $73,000, while US spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted about $1.14 billion in net inflows across three days.
US Dollar: The buck strikes back Premium
This week, the US Dollar (USD) decisively moved higher, leaving behind the previous week's inconclusive price action. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached new four-month highs around 99.70, potentially leading to a visit to the psychological 100.00 barrier sooner than expected.
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