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US Dollar Falls Below 100: What's Next for Traders in 2026
The DXY breached a critical psychological barrier for the first time since July 2023. Here's what the technical breakdown means for your positions and what levels to watch.
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Oil Hits $81.64 on US-Iran Conflict: What Traders Must Know
Crude surges 9% to highest since summer 2024 as Middle East tensions threaten energy security. Strait of Hormuz closure removes 10-11M barrels daily, pressuring inflation and equities.
Forex
EUR/USD Rebounds from 1.1600 but Bears Maintain Control in Descending Channel
EUR/USD rebounds toward 1.1700 after finding support near 1.1600, but technical indicators suggest this is a bounce within a bearish trend. USD strength and labor market resilience support further downside.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Pull Back 2% Near Key Supports Amid Geopolitical Pressures
Major cryptocurrencies retreat to critical support levels as US-Iran tensions persist. BTC holds $71,000, ETH at $2,100, and XRP consolidates near $1.42 in risk-off market conditions.
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Economy
US Jobless Claims Beat Expectations at 214,000: What It Means for Traders
First-time unemployment claims fell to 214,000 in the week ended December 20th, outpacing forecasts and bolstering USD strength. Here's what traders need to know.
Economy
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Three-Member Push for Hike: What Traders Need to Know
The BOJ kept rates steady at 0.75% but three board members voted for a hike to 1.0%, signaling internal pressure over inflation from Middle East tensions and setting up a likely rate increase by end-June.
Forex
US Dollar Index Breaks Below 100: Implications for Forex Traders in 2026
The DXY slips below 100 for the first time since July 2023, signaling weaker monetary policy and tariff pressures. Here's what traders need to know.
Crypto
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple Under Siege: Navigating Crypto Markets During Extended Geopolitical Crisis
As the US-Iran conflict deepens into spring 2026, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple face critical support tests with traders caught between technical signals and headline risk.
Trading
Oil Surges 9% to $81.64 Amid US-Iran War: What It Means for Your Portfolio
Crude oil hits $81.64 as Middle East tensions disrupt 20% of global oil supply, driving inflation expectations higher and equity markets lower.
Economy
China Escalates Trade War: 125% Tariffs on US Goods Take Effect April 12
China raises tariffs on US imports to 125% in retaliation against Trump's 145% rate, signaling intensified trade conflict with implications for global markets and supply chains.
Stocks
S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 Rally 9.5% and 12% as Trump Pauses Most Tariffs for 90 Days
US equity markets surged dramatically after Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to their strongest single day in years amid broad-based sector gains and aggressive retail buying.