Chart indicators help traders understand market direction, momentum, and possible entry or exit areas more clearly. In this section, we look at some of the most useful indicators like MACD, RSI, and Ichimoku, and also learn how to combine indicators correctly. The goal is to use indicators as tools to support trading decisions, not to rely on them alone. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) helps traders understand trend direction and momentum. It compares two moving

The US dollar outlook for April was slightly bearish because of its usual seasonal weakness and improving global risk sentiment. However, the latest statement from the Iranian Parliament suggesting the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen and that negotiations are not taking place increases geopolitical uncertainty. This raises safe haven demand and can support the US dollar in the short term instead of allowing it to weaken. From a technical perspective, the US Dollar Index is s

EUR/USD moved higher to around 1.1590 as peace expectations improved after signals from Donald J. Trump about ending the conflict. Also, there is news about the UAE joining the military effort to open the Strait of Hormuz. Better risk sentiment weakened the US dollar and supported the euro, while rising inflation expectations in the euro area also increased chances of future ECB rate hikes, adding further support to the pair. Technically, the breakout above the rectangle enco

EUR/USD has now broken above the rectangle resistance and is trading near the 1.1500 area, which confirms short-term bullish momentum after peace expectations improved following signals from Donald J. Trump about ending the war, even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This breakout supports further upside in EUR/USD in the near term, as markets are reacting positively to easing conflict risks. However, negotiations are still not confirmed, and high oil prices plus a stro

Oscillators and momentum indicators help traders understand when a trend may slow down, continue, or reverse. They are especially useful when the market is moving sideways, but they can also help confirm trend strength during trending conditions. These indicators usually move within a fixed range, which makes it easier to identify when price may be overbought or oversold. Traders commonly use indicators like RSI, Stochastic, and MACD to improve timing and avoid entering trade

limited,Gold is trying to recover after a sharp fall, but the bounce looks weak and may be a dead cat bounce. Options traders are still positioning for more downside, which supports a bearish outlook. Oil prices remain high and the US dollar is strong, mainly because tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue and reopening it is still uncertain. Comments from Donald Trump about possibly ending the conflict without reopening Hormuz suggest inflation risks could stay elevate

Recent updates from Donald J. Trump show that the US is discussing negotiations with Iran, but there is still no confirmed deal yet. At the same time, the US has delayed strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure again, which suggests both sides are trying to avoid a bigger conflict. Strong warning statements from both countries appear mostly aimed at keeping a strong political position in public. For markets, the Strait of Hormuz remains the biggest risk. Shipping is still not

USD/JPY is still supported because higher oil prices hurt Japan more than the US. The US produces its own energy, but Japan depends on imports, which increases inflation and slows growth. This keeps the gap between US and Japanese interest rates wide and supports the pair moving higher. Markets are also showing clear yen weakness, not just dollar strength. Japan already has very high debt, an ageing population, and rising bond yields, which is increasing pressure on the yen.

Recent reports suggesting that both sides are preparing for negotiations are partly correct , but the latest updates show the situation is still very uncertain. The US has delayed strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for about 10 days to allow talks more time, yet Iran continues to deny direct negotiations , and military activity has not stopped. At the same time, the biggest issue for markets remains the Strait of Hormuz . Shipping through the route is still heavily disru

If the Strait of Hormuz opens normally, oil prices may fall, and the US dollar could weaken slightly. This may help EURUSD and GBPUSD move higher and correct some recent losses. For the euro, there is also some support from improving fiscal conditions. France reduced its budget deficit from 5.8% in 2024 to 5.1% in 2025, which is a positive signal for the Eurozone economy. This adds to the chance of a short-term recovery in EURUSD if geopolitical risks ease. However, EUR/USD i