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Markets Enter High-Risk Phase as Geopolitical and Trade Risks Collide
Global Financial markets have endured months of turmoil, with overlapping concerns over the US debt downgrade, recession fears, and an intensifying global trade war. The sharp escalation in Middle East conflict last week has only deepened the anxiety, as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, raising the specter of prolonged regional instability. With the 90-day reciprocal
Posts weekly loss, despite Friday rebound to 0.8100
USD/CHF closes Friday up 0.04%, but logs 1.37% weekly drop to 1-month low at 0.8054. Bearish structure persists: lower highs/lows and weak RSI signal continued downside momentum. Key support lies at 0.8054 and 0.8038; breach may expose psychological 0.8000 level. Bulls need a break above 0.8147 to challenge 0.8200 and the 50-day SMA near 0.8257.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 13 Jun: Markets are in flux as Israel and Iran lob bombs
The U.S. dollar moved higher overnight (and coming into the US session), driven by classic flight-to-safety flows following Israel’s strike on Iran. However, U.S. yields did not follow the usual script—instead of falling amid geopolitical stress, they moved higher. This divergence from the typical Pavlovian response raises questions. It may reflect rising oil prices and
Markets weekly outlook – FOMC, BoJ and BoE Rate Decision, risk-off flows?
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USD/JPY recovers as BoJ’s hawkish tone softens
USD/JPY trades above 144.00 as safe-haven flows boost the US Dollar amid rising Middle East tensions. BoJ is expected to hold rates steady, limiting support for the Yen despite earlier hawkish signals from Governor Ueda. Japan and the US prepare to meet at the G7 summit in Canada, where the two nations are expected to
Citadel Securities’ head of electronic FX departs
Kevin Kimmel, the global head of electronic foreign exchange at Citadel Securities, has left the firm, according to sources familiar with the matter. Kimmel leaves after 11 years at Citadel. Most recently, he ran the firm’s currency trading business, which ranks as a top three market maker across major spot and futures venues. Kimmel was
Gold surges past $3,400 on Israel-Iran war risk, soft US inflation boosts safe-haven demand
Bullion rallies to five-week high amid geopolitical tension and dovish Fed outlook Israel strikes Iran, fueling fears of broader war and driving flight to safety into Gold. XAU/USD hits $3,446 before easing on profit-taking; eyes next week’s Fed decision and US data slate. Gold price rallied for the third consecutive day after the Israel-Iran conflict
Dow Jones Recovers 400 Points from Lows, Downside Risks Remain
Dow Jones recovers 400 points from daily low. Middle East tensions impacting market sentiment. Defense stocks rise, airlines stocks fall. Markets could face gaps over the weekend. Read More: Oil Surges 10%, Gold Above $3400/oz as Israel Strikes Iran The Dow Jones Index has recovered around 400 points from its daily low as markets shrug
Geopolitical Escalation Fuels Risk Aversion; Dollar Still Lags Despite Bounce
Risk aversion dominates global markets today as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, though the broader equity selloff has remained contained so far. The trigger came early Friday when Israel launched a series of airstrikes deep into Iranian territory, targeting key military and nuclear infrastructure. In response, Iran retaliated with a wave of drone
US stocks are set to open lower on the Middle East tension
The major US indices are set to open lower after Israelis strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and nuclear scientists and military leaders. Iran in a letter to the UN. Counsel said that they will respond decisively and proportionally to the attacks. In premarket trading, the futures are employing lower levels for the major indices. Currently,
XAU/USD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 13.06.25 – 20.06.25
2025.06.13 2025.06.13 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 13.06.25 – 20.06.25 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above the level of 3291.20 with a target of 3600.00 – 3800.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 3291.20. Stop Loss: below 3255.00, Take Profit: