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ECB faces a new inflation challenge

The European Central Bank is once again at the center of market attention as inflation in the euro area shows signs of reacceleration. Preliminary data for March put headline inflation at 2.5%, while the increase is not dramatic, the drivers behind it are more concerned.

1 Apr 2026, 08:45
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What is a bull trap and how can traders avoid it?

A bull trap is a type of false breakout in which price moves higher but fails to hold. Understanding this helps traders avoid misleading signals and manage risk more effectively.

1 Apr 2026, 08:00
What is a bull trap in trading – and how do you avoid it

DXY surges as fed tone turns hawkish

The US Dollar Index has pushed to its highest level since 11 months, as global markets shift back toward safety, the dollar is being supported by a combination of geopolitical tension, rising energy prices, and a more hawkish Federal Reserve.

31 Mar 2026, 09:03
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Silver caught between structural demand and macro pressure

Silver is moving through a complicated phase. On one side, the long-term story remains strong, driven by technology, clean energy, and industrial demand. On the other hand, short-term market behaviour is being shaped by geopolitics, oil prices, and stronger dollar factors that are pulling attention away from metals.

26 Mar 2026, 09:08
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Gold fails its haven test — now markets are questioning central bank demand

Gold’s sharp pullback since the Iran conflict began has exposed a familiar truth about the metal: in moments of stress, it can behave less like a sanctuary and more like a source of liquidity. That pattern is not new. What is new is the possibility that central banks — the dominant buyers of the past several years — may begin using parts of their gold stockpiles to fund rising energy and defense costs, potentially changing the market’s structure from a one-way accumulation story into a more bala

26 Mar 2026, 08:48
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BoE between cooling growth and rising inflation risks

All eyes are on today’s decision from the Bank of England, where policymakers are widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.75%. Just a few weeks ago, markets were leaning toward a near-term rate cut to 3.50%, but that view has shifted quickly.

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BoJ Holding rates now, but markets eye tightening ahead

Attention is turning to the upcoming policy decision from the Bank of Japan, where markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged for now. Still, there is growing anticipation that policymakers may begin to lean more hawkish, as external pressures particularly a weaker yen and rising energy costs.

18 Mar 2026, 09:54
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Bank of England set to hold rates

Attention is firmly on the upcoming decision from the Bank of England, where markets widely expect policymakers to hold interest rates at 3.75%. After an aggressive tightening cycle over the past two years, the central bank now faces a more delicate balance: inflation is easing, but economic momentum is clearly slowing.

17 Mar 2026, 09:23
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Japan’s inflation momentum tests the BoJ

Japan’s inflation dynamics are moving back to the center of policy discussions as the country navigates a rare period of sustained price growth. After decades of near-zero inflation, policymakers are now assessing how rising consumer prices, currency weakness, and fiscal developments interact with the broader economic outlook.

6 Mar 2026, 09:08
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Europe gas rally reignites as Middle East geopolitical tension

European natural gas futures jumped again as traders priced deeper supply disruption risks, with Europe entering the refill season after winter drawdowns.

5 Mar 2026, 08:21
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