GBP/USD is under pressure as political uncertainty in the UK combines with renewed US dollar strength. Growing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Labour’s local election losses is increasing concerns about political stability, fiscal direction, and future UK policy. At the same time, the US dollar is gaining support from safe-haven demand as US-Iran tensions rise again and negotiations remain stalled. Higher oil prices and stronger US payroll data are also reinforc

Oil prices remain strongly influenced by Middle East tensions, Hormuz supply disruptions, and uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations. Recent comments rejecting Iran’s latest peace proposal, along with continued tanker and supply risks, are helping keep crude prices elevated above key levels. OPEC’s latest meeting showed unity within the group and announced a small production increase, but supply concerns remain the bigger driver as long as Hormuz disruptions continue affecti

NFP day is here. In this video, we break down the key employment data, what could move the US dollar, and the important setups for EUR/USD and USD/JPY ahead of the release.

NFP day is here. In this video, we break down the key employment data, what could move the US dollar, and the important setups for EUR/USD and USD/JPY ahead of the release.

FX markets are quiet ahead of the US Non-Farm Payrolls report, but volatility expectations remain high, especially for USD/JPY and GBP/USD. USD/JPY is still heavily influenced by BOJ intervention fears near the 158 level. Previous suspected interventions triggered sharp selloffs, making 158 a major resistance zone. Even if strong US data pushes the pair higher temporarily, downside risks remain elevated, with possible pullback targets around 155 and even 152 if intervention p

EUR/USD is trading near a major resistance level, with markets balancing improving geopolitical sentiment against ongoing inflation concerns and central bank uncertainty. EUR/USD is being supported by US dollar weakness linked to BOJ intervention risks and possible carry trade unwinds. The pair is now testing the important 1.18 resistance zone. A breakout above this level could push the price toward the 1.1850 - 1.1930 zone, while failure to break higher could trigger a pullb

Gold is continuing to trade more like a high-volatility risk asset rather than a traditional safe-haven, with market sentiment around the Gulf and oil prices driving much of the movement. Reports of a possible US-Iran peace framework pushed oil prices lower, helping equities rise while the US dollar, bond yields, and volatility eased. This environment supported strong gains in gold. Technically, gold has now broken above the April downtrend line and is trading around the 4740

Gold is rising as Middle East tensions ease and oil prices fall, which is helping reduce inflation fears. Lower inflation expectations mean less pressure on the Fed to keep rates high, which supports gold. Despite the recent bounce, the broader trend is still mixed. Gold had been under pressure after forming lower highs, but the recovery above 4,650 support shows buyers are stepping back in. On the upside, a move above the falling trendline could open the door toward 4,800 an

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AUD/USD is holding above 0.71 support after the RBA rate hike to 4.35%, but upside momentum has slowed as the move was already priced in by the market. At the same time, Australian bond yields have eased slightly, reducing short-term support for the currency. Despite this, the broader outlook remains bullish, as the AU–US yield spread is still positive and the overall structure is intact. In the near term, price may consolidate or pull back, especially after the recent rally.