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Middle East deal optimism lingers as attention shifts to the Fed 16.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail US and Iran sign MoU but risk of last-minute drama remains elevated as Israel remains unhappy. Oil prices pause drop, while the dollar recovers most of Monday’s losses. BoJ hikes as widely expected, but dollar/yen still trades above 160; RBA pauses, aussie suffers. Attention shifts to Wednesday’s crucial Fed meeting. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure:...

Relief rally in full force as US and Iran reach deal 15.06.2026 5min

Send us Fan Mail US and Iran announce deal to reopen Hormuz and extend ceasefire. Oil tumbles as Hormuz blockade to end and Iran to resume exports. Dollar also retreats, but gold and cryptos surge on easing inflation fears. Stocks extend rally ahead of Fed and other major central bank meetings. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk w...

Wall Street rallies on US-Iran deal hopes, oil drops 12.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Trump says deal with Iran is close, but Tehran denies anything is approved. Stocks rebound sharply after tough week, but drop in oil signals caution. Dollar retreats slightly as Fed rate hike bets pushed back. Limited upside for gold as ECB hikes rates amid inflation risks. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warni...

How the Israel-Iran ceasefire & 4 central banks will rock markets 12.06.2026 2min

Send us Fan Mail Geopolitical chaos meets a massive week of central bank decisions, and market volatility has returned. We take a look at what the Fed, BoJ, BoE, and RBA may signal next amid rising energy costs and a fragile ceasefire. Don’t miss our analysis on how these macro shifts could affect FX pairs, commodities, and the tech sector in this week’s market outlook. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply....

Stock and gold selloff eases; ECB and US PPI eyed next 11.06.2026 5min

Send us Fan Mail US-Iran strikes continue for second night but markets steadier after selloff. AI rally hit by Oracle earnings and rate expectations as ECB set to hike. US CPI data briefly calms inflation nerves, attention turns to PPI report. Oil choppy within recent range, gold recovers after dive towards $4,000. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www....

US CPI in focus as risk appetite falters 10.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Fresh US-Iran hostilities fail to push oil prices sustainably higher; peace deal expectations remain intact. US equity markets are under pressure despite strong SpaceX IPO demand. Today’s US CPI report could prove pivotal for Fed expectations and broader risk appetite. Dollar/yen climbs higher; can Japanese authorities keep their powder dry until the BoJ meeting? Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&...

Risk appetite faces crucial tests ahead 09.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Markets remain mostly optimistic about a US-Iran deal despite setbacks and the recent hostilities. US equity markets in the spotlight amidst AI enthusiasm and the imminent SpaceX IPO. Risk appetite could be tested by stronger US CPI data and Thursday’s ECB meeting. The yen fails to benefit from dollar weakness and BoJ hike expectations. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider ...

Dollar rallies, stocks tumble as NFP report fuels Fed hike bets 08.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Strong US jobs data boost dollar and Fed hike expectations. Rising Middle East tensions push oil prices higher. Gold falls as rising yields and strong dollar reduce its appeal. Wall Street tumbles, led by tech and AI stocks. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may c...

NFP awaited for direction amid Middle East stalemate 05.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Fresh setback for US-Iran talks after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire. Oil nevertheless pares some weekly gains. But AI stocks succumb to profit taking, crypto rout deepens. Dollar slips ahead of jobs report as Fed rate hike bets ease slightly. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time ...

Markets brace for US CPI, ECB Decision & SpaceX IPO 05.06.2026 3min

Send us Fan Mail This week is packed with high-impact events that could drive major market moves. The US CPI report may shape expectations for Fed policy and influence the dollar, while the ECB meeting could signal the start of rate hikes and support the euro. Key data from China, the UK, and the US, along with the Bank of Canada decision, add to the volatility. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s IPO, earnings, AI-driven equity momentum, and geopolitical risks could further impact markets. Risk Warning: Our...

Risk-off eases on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, yen pinned near 160 level 04.06.2026 5min

Send us Fan Mail Irael and Lebanon announce ceasefire, reviving peace hopes. But oil and dollar only marginally lower as caution prevails. Yen struggles near 160 per dollar despite Ueda’s hawkish tilt. Wall Street snaps winning streak; more losses likely as Broadcom misses guidance. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is co...

Middle East tensions lift oil and dollar, Fed hike bets intensify 03.06.2026 3min

Send us Fan Mail Dollar gains as Middle East tensions escalate. Inflation concerns intensify, Fed hike bets move forward. Dollar/yen tests 160 and pulls back amid intervention warnings. Wall Street hits record highs, gold falls back below $4,500. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and ...

Dollar pauses on peace hopes, but Fed hike bets remain intact 02.06.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Dollar rises on Middle East tensions, but ceasefire news ease pressure. Markets still pricing possible Fed rate hike amid inflation risks. Dollar/yen near 160 as Katayama softens intervention tone. Wall Street hits fresh record highs, gold remains range-bound. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct ...

US NFP in focus amid ongoing US-Iran tensions 29.05.2026 2min

Send us Fan Mail Markets are heading into a critical week as traders react to major economic data releases and ongoing US-Iran tensions. From Eurozone inflation and Australia’s GDP to the US ISM Services PMI and Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls report, volatility could surge across currencies, commodities, stocks, and crypto. Meanwhile, headlines surrounding the Strait of Hormuz blockade continue to fuel uncertainty in energy markets and global risk sentiment. Gain insight into potential market dire...

Dollar and oil slide on US-Iran ceasefire extension 29.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail US and Iran agree on 60-day memorandum of understanding. Oil slides on Hormuz reopening optimism. Investors scale back Fed hike bets despite hot PCE inflation. Wall Street at record highs, gold rebounds. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please c...

New hostilities in the Middle East weigh on truce hopes 28.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Dollar gains amid new US-Iran conflict escalation. Fed rate hike bets remain elevated ahead of US PCE data. Gold falls below $4,500, yen flirts with intervention levels. Stocks steady near highs, driven mainly by AI optimism. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication an...

Mixed risk appetite as US-Iran deal optimism builds 27.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Markets are mostly optimistic about a US-Iran deal; bond yields drop while dollar slips. Oil prices remain sticky despite Monday’s decline; both gold and bitcoin trend lower. Rate hikes have become the central scenario for the ECB, the RBNZ and the BoJ. Dollar/yen refuses to drop; are Japanese officials postponing another intervention? Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please cons...

Oil jumps on fresh US strikes on Iran but stocks stay upbeat 26.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Hopes of immediate Iran deal dashed after US " self-defence " strikes. Oil spikes higher, US dollar advances, but US stock futures stay positive. Gold reverses gains even as bond yields extend slide in easing inflation fears. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may ...

Risk markets rally, dollar slides on US-Iran deal hopes 25.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail The imminent US-Iran deal has boosted risk assets, with oil prices declining aggressively. Despite the initial reaction, investors remain somewhat cautious as chances of disagreement remain high. Dollar weakens, but dollar/yen fails to benefit; is another BoJ intervention imminent? US markets are closed today; low liquidity could amplify reactions to Middle East newsflow. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital...

Equities resume climb despite Iran uncertainty as oil see-saws 22.05.2026 4min

Send us Fan Mail Markets await update on US-Iran talks amid progress and intransigence. Oil stays choppy in headline-driven trading but headed for weekly losses. As global inflation fears intensify, dollar stands tall, Warsh swearing in eyed. Stocks shrug off geopolitical risks as AI optimism prevails. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en...