Every military analyst in the world warned that Iran would try to shut down the Strait of Hormuz but Trump evidently didn’t prepare for it. Now he’s asking for China and other countries for help in opening it. His latest message: Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz […]

From a technical standpoint, Gold is currently exhibiting a bearish consolidation following a sharp correction from its early-month highs near $5420/oz and last week’s highs at $5238/oz. Gold is trading within a defined horizontal range (red box) between $5,050 and $5,200. A recent break below suggests increasing selling pressure, with price now testing the critical

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Stocks fall as geopolitical risks remain elevated The major US stock indices closed lower on the day and also finished the week in negative territory as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on market sentiment. With the conflict involving Iran showing few signs of easing, investors remain cautious about the potential for

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

In markets there is often a ‘risk-off/risk-on’ dynamic around economic news. At the moment, that’s shifted to more of a war-on/war-off footing, or at least a shift in how long the war might take. This view is winning out at the moment: 1) The US tried to talk to Iran but Iran refused and is

Elior Manier Market Analyst Elior brings over seven years of experience in financial markets to our analyst team. Since 2018, he has actively engaged in observing, charting, and trading, driven by his passion for mastering market dynamics. With a profound understanding of the geopolitical and macroeconomic forces that shape market movements, Elior focuses on analysing

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US equity futures are flirting with the best levels of the pre-market following a wave of economic data that points to rate cuts if/when the US or Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Notable in the pre-market news was a report saying that Trump told other world leaders earlier this week that he expected Iran

2026.03.13 2026.03.13 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.03.26–20.03.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Once the correction ends, consider long positions above 4,840.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,840.00. Stop Loss: below 4,840.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and

​While support at $382 holds, though, the $440 region may be reached, provided that the $414 – $420 resistance zone is bettered. ​Despite recent volatility and a 10% year-to-date (YTD) drop, Tesla shares remain significantly higher over the past year – up around 62% – and continues to trade at a premium valuation compared with

​​​Macro update ​Asian stocks slide: Regional equities declined, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific index falling around 1% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 down 1.4%, putting the region on course for a second straight weekly loss as the Iran conflict weighed on sentiment. ​Oil surge stokes inflation fears: Brent crude oil traded near $100 a barrel after jumping more

European markets retreated on Friday, with both the STOXX 50 and the STOXX 600 dropping approximately 1%. This decline erased earlier momentum, leaving the benchmarks largely flat for the week. The downturn was most pronounced in consumer cyclicals, consumer defensives, and the financial sector. Notable laggards included Siemens (-2.9%), L’Oréal (-2.4%), and Banco Santander (-2.3%),

2026.03.13 2026.03.13 Oil (USCrude) Price Forecast for Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, and Next 30 Days Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Forecasting the USCrude price requires taking into account fundamental, geopolitical, and technical factors. The dynamics of crude oil not only shape the global economic environment but also depend heavily on exporting countries’ decisions, macroeconomic indicators, and unexpected events.