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USD Continues to Weaken After Testing 100
The USD—as represented by the USDIDX—has returned close to levels observed prior to the onset of the Middle East conflict. It is currently trading at 98.10, compared to a closing level of 97.60 on Friday, February 27, representing a difference of approximately 0.5%. This remains significantly below the intraday high of 100.50 reached on March […]
Crypto Rebounds, BTC Holds $74K
Bitcoin (BTC) stabilizes above the $74,000 level on Tuesday, April 14, after posting a strong 5% rally in the previous session, driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics. Market sentiment improved after the United States moved to blockade the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously engaging in renewed peace negotiations with Iran. Adding to the optimism, US Vice […]
Weekly Market Outlook | 13 – 17 April
Global markets enter the third week of April having weathered one of the most volatile fortnights in recent memory, defined by a single geopolitical pivot: the announcement on the evening of April 8 of a two week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. After weeks of war induced energy shock and risk aversion, investors […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-13
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Goldman Sachs Kicks Off Earnings Season
Today, before the US market opens, Goldman Sachs will kick off the corporate earnings season. The financial sector has not performed particularly well this year and is currently the worst-performing sector year-to-date, with the sector ETF XLF down 6.83%. However, the past month has been moderately positive, with gains close to 2%. That said, the […]
Gold Slips on Strong Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) starts the week on a weaker note but rebounds from the $4,633–$4,632 area, a four-day low touched during Monday’s Asian session, April 13, as mixed signals shape market sentiment. The failed US–Iran talks initially supported the US Dollar, though ongoing diplomatic possibilities capped further USD gains and helped gold recover part of its […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-10
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USD/NOK: Assessing the Krone’s Oil Correlation
Since this morning, markets have remained relatively calm ahead of the start of peace talks in Pakistan. This provides an opportunity to examine a slightly different instrument that may present trading interest during this period: the Norwegian krone (NOK). Norway’s economy maintains one of the most direct and transparent linkages between a sovereign currency and […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-09
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