Technical Outlook

The dollar index is expected to maintain a positive outlook as long as it holds above the key 100 support level

The dollar index remained confined within a tight range on Friday, trading a few hundred pips below the recent one-month high of 101.76, yet maintaining a bullish stance above the critical 100 level. The index is set for a second consecutive daily close above the psychological 100 support and a fourth straight weekly gain. However, the long…
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Oil prices decline amid oversupply worries as the US and Iran near a deal and US crude inventories increase

WTI oil prices dropped over 3% on Thursday morning as optimism faded following positive news on US-Iran nuclear talks, which could lead to easing sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and a sharp unexpected rise in US crude inventories, intensifying concerns about oversupply. The sharp decline extended the pullback from the recent recovery peak at…
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USDJPY – Retreat gains momentum under pressure from a bull trap and a thick descending daily cloud

USDJPY continues to retreat from a fresh multi-week high of 148.64 for the second consecutive day, as overbought conditions triggered profit-taking. The broader uptrend encountered strong resistance from the descending daily Ichimoku cloud, with a brief attempt to penetrate the cloud (spanning 147.87 to 150.56) proving short-lived. The pair also…
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Crude oil prices extended gains as optimism around progress in US-China trade talks boosted market sentiment

WTI oil prices surged over \$2 on Monday following the successful US-China trade talks over the weekend, which eased tensions and signaled progress toward resolving the trade conflict between the world’s two largest oil consumers. The positive developments boosted market sentiment, significantly improving the demand outlook and further…
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