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From Iran Tensions to Oil & Gold Rally: What Traders Should Watch Next
Markets opened with a gap following escalating tensions in Iran, driving oil and gold higher. This article examines oil and gold futures through a structural lens, focusing on Open Interest behavior, positioning dynamics, and key technical levels to assess whether the move reflects expansion or short covering.
IUX
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92 days ago
Gold Price Jumps as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Heightens Inflation and Supply Concerns
Gold rises for the fifth consecutive session as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising inflation concerns support safe-haven demand, despite a stronger US dollar.
VT Markets
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92 days ago
Middle East Escalation Fuels Dollar and Gold Rally | 3rd March, 2026
Rising Middle East tensions, including Strait of Hormuz concerns, boost the US Dollar and extend Gold’s rally near $5,400, while oil surges on supply fears. EUR/USD drops below 1.1700, USD/CAD steadies on strong crude prices, and AUD/USD gains after hawkish RBA remarks, keeping volatility elevated across markets.
Moneta Markets
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93 days ago
USDX Strengthens as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The US dollar strengthened as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices sparked safe-haven demand, pushing back expectations for a Fed rate cut.
VT Markets
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93 days ago
Risk and Reward Profile: A Practical Side-by-Side Comparison
Discover the key differences between Polymarket's event-based trades and crypto CFD trading to determine which approach suits your investment strategy and risk tolerance.
VT Markets
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93 days ago
Oil soars as Iran conflict escalates, gold and dollar up too
Trump orders attack on Iran as Middle East descends into chaos. Oil shoots higher despite OPEC+ increasing output more than expected. Investors flock to gold, dollar and Swiss franc for safety as stocks tumble.
XM Group
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93 days ago
The crypto market is waiting for a signal from outside
The crypto market capitalisation is roughly where it was a week ago, even though the world has changed dramatically.
FxPro
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93 days ago
The Middle East is changing the game in Forex
The US dollar gained about 0.8% at the start of the week, which may seem like a relatively restrained reaction to events in the Middle East. Investors are wondering how long the confrontation will last.
FxPro
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93 days ago
EUR/USD Reacts to Geopolitics and Data: Week Opens Nervously
EUR/USD rose to 1.1790 on Monday. The US dollar attempted to strengthen, but part of its rally was subsequently trimmed. Demand for safe-haven assets intensified over the weekend amid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
RoboForex
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93 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Swiss franc rose after US stuck Iran; Netflix shares jumped
The Swiss franc jumped as investors sought safety after the United States and Israel struck Iran. Analysts see further gains ahead for Switzerland’s currency.
EBC Financial Group
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93 days ago
Gold Price Soars Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Rising geopolitical risks and inflation concerns push gold higher, with safe-haven demand outweighing a stronger US dollar.
VT Markets
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93 days ago
Supply Risks in the Strait of Hormuz Push Oil Prices to New Highs
Oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East tensions and fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with prices nearing key resistance levels.
VT Markets
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93 days ago
Gold and Oil Surge: Will US Jobs Data Guide the Fed’s Next Rate Move?
Gold remains supported by safe-haven demand while oil holds a firm risk premium, with US payrolls set to shape Fed rate expectations and cross-asset volatility.
VT Markets
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93 days ago
Polymarket Bets vs Crypto Trading: What’s the Real Difference?
Explore the key differences between Polymarket prediction markets and crypto CFD trading, and discover which approach better suits your strategy and risk profile in 2026.
VT Markets
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94 days ago
Is Gold A Smart Investment Now?
A detailed analysis of whether entering the gold market today makes sense. The pros and cons include the current price context, inflation dynamics etc. Covers both bullish and bearish scenarios, a potential return, downside risks.
Headway
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96 days ago
The crypto is stuck in a narrow consolidation range
Crypto market capitalisation has fallen back to $2.3 trillion, remaining at Thursday's low. The upward momentum gained at the beginning of the week has not developed further, with traders preferring to sell as prices rise.
FxPro
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96 days ago
AI stocks wobble again, gold softer amid US-Iran progress
Nvidia pulls US indices lower but AI rout limited to Wall Street. US and Iran make progress in nuclear talks. But lack of breakthrough keeps gold and oil supported. Pound skids but later steadies after Labour loses UK by-election.
XM Group
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96 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Crude market cautious; Nvidia results failed to impress
Oil prices fell as US-Iran talks eased tensions. OPEC+ may raise output, US crude stocks rose. Nvidia's results fueled AI bubble fears, while the Australian dollar strengthened.
EBC Financial Group
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96 days ago
Politics undermines the pound’s power
EURUSD managed to stay afloat, rebounding from its 50-day moving average. This was helped by the fact that the chances of the Fed cutting interest rates in June rose above 50% again.
FxPro
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96 days ago
How Netflix’s Strategic Move Boosted Stock Performance
Netflix stock surged after the company declined to match Paramount's $111 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, with investors applauding its decision to avoid debt and integration risks.
VT Markets
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96 days ago
