Analysis

Mood improves amid Iran ceasefire hopes and Trump threats

Trump warns Iran of ‘hell’ if Strait of Hormuz isn’t opened by Tuesday. But ceasefire hopes still alive on reports of US-Iran negotiations. Oil prices ease from highs, dollar softer, gold edges up. US futures steady after upbeat NFP report, PMI and inflation data eyed.

XM Group | 213 days ago

Gold – 12% Decline Since Middle East Conflict Began: This May Not Be the Limit

Gold declined to 4,600 USD per troy ounce on Monday, extending losses from the previous session. Pressure intensified after Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

RoboForex | 214 days ago

S&P 500 Tries to Hold Gains as Oil Risk Returns

Markets opened the week cautiously, with ceasefire hopes helping sentiment but oil risk and firmer rate expectations still limiting confidence.

VT Markets | 214 days ago

Why Last Week’s Conflicting Data Failed to Move Markets — And What It Means

Last week’s U.S. labor data showed strong payroll growth but weakening underlying signals, including slower wage growth and declining job openings. This divergence led to fragmented market positioning, limiting follow-through across major asset classes.

IUX | 214 days ago

Why US Natural Gas Is Still Weak Despite Hormuz Tensions

US natural gas remained weak as mild weather, early storage builds and export limits continued to outweigh the wider geopolitical risk premium.

VT Markets | 214 days ago

Gold finds support at 100‑day SMA near 4,600

Gold pares losses just below the uptrend line. Momentum signals show easing bearish pressure, but negative bias still holds.

XM Group | 214 days ago

USD Surges on Strong NFP as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on FX, Oil Pulls Back | 6th April, 2026

Strong US NFP data has boosted the USD, pushing the DXY above 100 as safe-haven demand rises amid geopolitical tensions. Oil remains supported but sees short-term pullbacks, while USD/CAD trends higher. Risk currencies like NZD and GBP stay under pressure. Overall sentiment favors USD strength, with Fed outlook and global risks driving markets.

Moneta Markets | 214 days ago

Oil Tightens as Hormuz Disruption Builds Pressure

The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is creating a cumulative supply shock, with oil and fertilizer shortages set to intensify by May. Shipping costs rose to around $14 per barrel, compared with a long-term average of roughly $2 per barrel. Despite OPEC+ efforts, reduced output and market dislocations point to growing strain and elevated volatility.

Headway | 216 days ago

Weekly Analysis: Markets Face Another lTough Week as Indices Enter Correction Territory and Oil Holds Above $100

U.S. markets hit correction early in the week due to rising oil and inflation worries. Oil surged past $110 amid Trump’s Iran rhetoric, then stabilized. Gold and silver rose amid volatility. The dollar strengthened, DXY topped 100. Markets swung with Trump’s statements, keeping global volatility high, driven more by geopolitics than fundamentals.

STARTRADER | 216 days ago

The dollar is lagging behind oil

Brent saw a sharp rally amid renewed threats from Donald Trump, but EURUSD stabilised after a decline amid expectations for the US employment report.

FxPro | 217 days ago

Stocks and dollar steadier as oil supply fears ease, NFP eyed

Oil futures surge ahead of long Easter weekend but ease off highs. Hopes of reopening of Hormuz help equities to halt selloff. Dollar slightly softer ahead of March jobs report, gold slips again.

XM Group | 217 days ago

The crypto market is being held down at the month’s low

The crypto market is at $2.30T for the second day in a row. BTC is holding at $66.5K. ALGO is up 20%, whilst SOL remains close to its lows from late 2023.

FxPro | 217 days ago

GBP/USD: Geopolitical Tensions Drive Pound Selling

GBP/USD stabilised around 1.3227 on Friday following a sharp decline the previous day. Rising geopolitical tensions have weighed on the pound following fresh statements from US President Donald Trump.

RoboForex | 217 days ago

EBC Markets Briefing | Bullion clocks weekly gains; WTI up 13%

Gold declined amid geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar, yet long-term prospects stay supported by central bank buying and persistent global risks.

EBC Financial Group | 217 days ago

USDJPY Holds Firm as BOJ Uncertainty Weighs on Yen

The yen remained weak as uncertainty over the Bank of Japan and firm oil prices kept USDJPY close to levels that continue to draw attention from Tokyo.

VT Markets | 217 days ago

USDCNH Edges Lower as Yuan Finds Support on Hormuz Hopes

Improving sentiment around Hormuz gave the yuan some relief, but softer Chinese PMI readings limited the scope for a stronger move.