EUR/USD struggles to build on recent rebound, holds above 1.1550
EUR/USD trades marginally lower on the day but holds above 1.1550 in the American session, following Thursday's rebound. The pair holds near its intraday high as the US Dollar remains pressured by hopes the Middle East conflict will soon come to an end.
GBP/USD hovers around 1.3400 as investors await war clarity
GBP/USD remains near its daily open, not far from 1.3400, in the second half of Friday's session. The US Dollar lost its previous intraday strength and weakens as investors await clarity on the US-Iran war.
Gold stabilizes above $4,200 as wait-and-see continues
After rising more than 3% on Thursday, Gold (XAU/USD) stabilized around the $4,200 mark in the American session on Friday. The US dollar seesaws between gains and losses, but remains within familiar levels as investors remain skeptical yet hopeful about a resolution to the Middle East conflict.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP recovery slows amid incessant capital outflows
The cryptocurrency remains in a broader corrective bias on Friday, despite majors such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) holding slightly higher than early-week support levels.
DEEPER DIVE
4.2% headline, 0.2% core: Why the Fed's next hike may be targeting the wrong problem Premium
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$1,500: Why Ethereum just crashed 20% despite spot markets barely selling
Ethereum recently suffered one of its sharpest declines of 2026, dropping more than 20% and briefly testing the $1,500 area. While the sell-off appeared to reflect broader market fears, derivatives and on-chain data suggest a more complex story may be unfolding beneath the surface.
Brutal sell-off: Silver deepens months-long slide, refocusing on $60
Silver has never been known for its calm temperament. The precious metal can spend weeks grinding higher before suddenly giving back months of gains in a matter of days. That volatile reputation has been on full display in recent weeks.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP recovery slows amid incessant capital outflows
The cryptocurrency remains in a broader corrective bias on Friday, despite majors such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) holding slightly higher than early-week support levels.
Cardano: Whale selling, cautious derivatives limit ADA rebound
Cardano is trading near $0.170 at the time of writing on Friday after staging a modest rebound from last week's sharp correction. However, the recovery remains fragile as large holders have resumed reducing their positions, adding fresh selling pressure to ADA.
Experts agree: Bitcoin nears bottom, but weak demand raises doubts
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $63,000 at the time of writing on Friday after rebounding from the key 200-week Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $62,000, a level widely viewed as key long-term support.
STOCKS
Is SpaceX worth $1.75 trillion?
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: Volatile days ahead, with Fed announcement and war headlines Premium
The US economy has defied the Iran war so far: Can it last?
Gold: Not out of the woods yet despite strong rebound Premium
Experts agree: Bitcoin nears bottom, but weak demand raises doubts
4.2% headline, 0.2% core: Why the Fed's next hike may be targeting the wrong problem Premium
Week ahead – Central bank barrage ahead: Fed, BoJ, RBA, SNB and BoE in focus
Fed meets as strong US data bolster rate hike bets. BoJ expected to hike, intervention risk also in focus. RBA to remain on hold, hawkish message could boost Aussie. BoE to also stand pat, inflation outlook to shape rate path speculation.
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