AUD/USD trims losses, targets 0.7100
AUD/USD manages to regain composure and trim a big chunk of the earlier drop, re-shifting its attention to the 0.7100 hurdle ahead of the opening bell in Asia. The pair’s decline follows the marked improvement in the Greenback, which is in turn propped up by safe haven demand on the back of the deteriorating geopolitical scenario in the Middle East.
EUR/USD appears supported by the 200-day SMA, for now
Following an early pullback to multi-week lows near 1.1670, EUR/USD now manages to reclaim the 1.1700 region as the NA session draws to a close on Monday. The steep retracement in spot follows the equally strong move higher in the US Dollar, as investors continue to assess the geopolitical landscape in the wake of the US and Israel attacks on Iran.
Gold eases some ground, approaches $5,300
Gold now surrenders part of the earlier advance, reshifting its attenton to the $5,300 zone per troy ounce at the beginning of the week. Indeed, the yellow metal’s firm performance appears propped up by incresing geopolitical jitters in the Middle East, which at the same time fuels the demand for the safe-haven space.
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine lifts ETH holdings to 4.47M, Lee predicts geopolitical impact on markets
Ethereum (ETH) treasury firm BitMine Immersion (BMNR) bought another 50,928 ETH last week, sending its stash of the top altcoin to 4.47 million ETH worth about $8.9 billion at the time of publication.
DEEPER DIVE
What the Supreme Court ruling means for tariffs...and what it doesn't
The Supreme Court struck down the presidents authority to levy tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). President Trump was quick to announce new tariffs.
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
We know from our many client discussions that there appears to be at least some degree of comfort with a Warsh led Fed vs. the other choices.
The Fed is heading for an extended pause, unlike the Bank of Japan
The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.5% – 3.75% at its 27–28 January meeting, following three consecutive rate cuts at the end of 2025.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Grass 20% bullish breakout defies broader market weakness
Grass (GRASS) is edging up above $0.30 at the time of writing on Monday. The token’s notable 20% intraday surge stands out amid heightened volatility in the broader crypto market.
XRP slides as US-Iran war weakens sentiment
Ripple remains under pressure, trading around $1.35 at the time of writing on Monday. The remittance token extended its down leg to $1.27 on Saturday after the US, in collaboration with Israel, launched attacks on Iran, killing the nation’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin pares losses, Ethereum and XRP drift lower as Middle East conflict pressures risk assets
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple remain on edge as the Israel-US war on Iran risk-off sentiment. The Crypto King trades above $66,000 at the time of writing on Monday, but is struggling to break through the seller congestion around $67,000.
STOCKS
Transocean stock is even more attractive following the Valaris deal
Transocean’s debt load has declined but the most important piece of news has so far been that of Transocean acquiring Valaris (VAL), its fellow offshore driller, that has been reporting positive profitability and is virtually free of debt.
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: Fed calm, ECB steady, but the Dollar still leads Premium
EUR/USD is still struggling to find real traction. The pair has tried to stabilise, but momentum keeps fading, leaving the door open to further weakness.
GBP/USD: Will Pound Sterling defend key 1.3450 support ahead of US jobs data? Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) entered a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD), after having tested critical support near the 1.3450 level on several occasions.
The Fed is finally talking about AI – Here's why it matters for the US Dollar Premium
AI is moving from earnings calls into the heart of monetary policy discussions, forcing Federal Reserve officials to confront a new question: How to act if AI reshapes inflation, employment and interest rates at the same time?
Gold seen through the roof as US, israel and Iran war enters day 3 Premium
Gold is set for a huge bullish opening gap in Asian trading on Monday, with a flight to safety rush likely to sponsor the upsurge after the US and Israel struck Iran with heavy bombings over the weekend. More geopolitical headlines surrounding the Middle East conflict and Oil price movement remain in focus.
Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five
Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.
Crisis in the Middle East: The market reaction
A primer on how markets will open on Monday, and why geopolitical risk may not be easily absorbed by financial markets this time around. Geopolitics and events between Iran, the US and the wider Middle East will dominate financial markets on Monday. The situation has continued to escalate as we move through Sunday.
EDUCATION
Top 10 smart money chart patterns that work
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If you want to be a successful trader, become a successful prompt engineer
Financial markets have always rewarded those who interpret information better than others. In the past, that meant reading balance sheets more carefully. Then it meant interpreting macroeconomic cycles faster.
PRESS RELEASES
CENTFX receives Best ECN/STP Broker Award at IFX Expo 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 26th, 2026, FinanceWire
PU Prime secures dual honors at the Global Business & Finance Magazine Awards 2026
February 25, 2026 - PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, is honored to be recognised for its achievements in the CFD trading industry, securing two major awards at the Global business & finance magazine 2026.
Aeternum & Da Nang Government Officials bring Unchained Summit to Da Nang
In a significant boost for Vietnam's Web3 ecosystem, Unchained Summit has formally secured government backing through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (Department of Science and Technology), positioning Da Nang as the host city for the summit's Vietnam