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US–Iran tensions choke the world’s oil artery
The Strait of Hormuz has always been critical, but the latest disruption shows just how fragile the global energy system really is. China sending five ships stands out not for its scale, but for how limited activity has become. The strait is not fully closed, but it is far from functioning normally.
15 Apr 2026, 09:25
What are the top water stocks and ETFs to watch?
Water stocks and water ETFs are gaining attention as global demand for clean water rises. Explore the top companies and funds offering exposure to the growing water sector.
US market caught between rates and risk
From March 18 through to the end of the month, flows turned decisively negative, with a sustained stretch of net outflows and several days exceeding $10bn. This was not simply profit-taking it aligned with a broader repricing of macro risk.
S&P 500 snaps losing streak with strongest weekly gain since November
US stocks ended the week in positive territory as investors stepped back into the market after another burst of volatility tied to the Iran conflict. The rebound was enough to deliver the S&P 500 its best weekly performance since late November, though the broader tone remained fragile and heavily driven by geopolitical headlines.
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.
What is a bull trap and how do traders avoid it in trading?
A bull trap is a type of false breakout, where price briefly moves beyond a key level but fails to continue in that direction. Understanding this broader concept helps traders recognise that not every breakout signals a new trend.
How to trade and invest in gold in the UAE: A beginner’s guide
Gold is widely known as a safe-haven asset and store of value during economic uncertainty. In the UAE, investors can access gold through physical bullion, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), contracts for difference (CFDs) and futures.
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.
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.
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
