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Energy shock rewrites the EUR/USD story

EUR/USD is sitting at a critical level. Price is currently hovering near the 1.14007 support zone after being rejected from a broader downside trendline, suggesting that upside momentum has stalled.

USD/JPY consolidates near highs as energy becomes the core driver

The recent move in USD/JPY is no longer just about interest rate differentials or dollar strength. Energy has re-emerged as the dominant force shaping the pair, acting as a transmission channel that feeds directly into inflation while simultaneously raising risks to global growth.

Crude stocks surprise to the upside, pressuring WTI oil prices

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices experienced a marginal retracement following a significantly higher-than-anticipated accumulation in US crude inventories. Market participants remain focused on the evolving conflict in the Middle East, the duration of which hinges on forthcoming talks between the involved nations.

Dollar slides against Euro following sharp rise in Eurozone inflation

The EUR/USD pair has reached a pivotal juncture. At the market close, the Euro appreciated against the US Dollar following a significant spike in Eurozone headline inflation, driven primarily by surging energy costs. With heightened inflationary risks likely to pressure the European Central Bank (ECB) toward a more restrictive monetary policy stance, market participants are now pricing in three interest rate hikes for the 2026 fiscal year.

Silver between optimism and risk

The global silver market is under persistent pressure, with the sixth consecutive annual deficit expected, total demand is projected to exceed supply by roughly 67 million ounces

DXY strengthens on a potential hawkish Fed stance and risk-off mood

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has advanced due to a confluence of factors, most notably the rising expectations of a prolonged restrictive monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and a surge in safe-haven demand. This "risk-off" mood follows the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now reached its one-month mark.

Russell 2000 slides on potential Fed shift and geopolitical tensions

The Russell 2000 index—the primary benchmark for US small-capitalisation companies—has recorded a cumulative decline of approximately 10% from its recent historical peak. This intensified selling pressure is largely attributable to escalating inflationary risks, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices resulting from the US-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

Nasdaq falls, breaks key technical level amid geopolitical risks

The Nasdaq 100 index experienced a 2.38% decline at the market close, marking a cumulative depreciation of approximately 10% from its recent record peak. The technology-heavy index is facing significant pressure from mounting inflationary risks and the prospect of a hawkish shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance.

UK inflation holds steady, but high energy prices pose rebound risks

The British pound depreciated against the US dollar as concerns regarding persistent inflationary risks intensified. This movement occurs as the Bank of England (BoE) continues to balance the necessity of curbing high prices against a cooling labour market.

Japan inflation undershoots forecasts as Nikkei falls below key level

The Nikkei 225 index has declined by approximately 11% from its recent record high, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Despite a significant deceleration in the Japanese inflation rate, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) remains prepared to adopt a hawkish stance should inflationary pressures re-emerge.