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Oil – Volatile Trump announced a US-led operation to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. WTI gapped to 96.45 ,then recovered above 98. Iran called it a "ceasefire violation." OPEC+ is raising output, but geopolitics still drives prices. Outlook: Oil volatile. Watch Hormuz headlines...

Global financial markets are navigating a "triple shock" this week: an unprecedented geopolitical shake-up in the energy sector, a sudden reassessment of AI-tech valuations, and a complex tug-of-war for safe-haven assets. The Energy Earthquake The most immediate shockwave is coming from the...

If you’ve been watching the greenback this week, you’ve probably noticed a quiet but steady climb. The latest data just released shows the Dollar Index (DXY) ticking above expectations – and there’s more to the story than just numbers. According to today’s update from BCR – Bridge The...

Today, two events could set the tone for the weekend: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Apr) at 0:45 GMT GB Retail Sales (MoM) (Mar) at 17:00 GMT (Also Saturday early morning: US Michigan Consumer Sentiment at 1:00 GMT) Why US Manufacturing PMI matters This is a real-time snapshot of factory...

GB CPI and US Data: What to Watch Today Today, April 22, two major events could move the markets: UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) (MoM) for March at 17:00 GMT US Pending Home Sales (MoM) for March at 1:00 GMT (already passed, but reaction may continue) Why GB CPI matters: The UK is still...

DXY Closes Lower at 98.19 – Technicals Point to Further Weakness By [RichieVo/BCR] Market analysis based on daily chart, 21 April 2026 The US Dollar Index (DXY) ended today’s session with a modest loss of 0.04%, closing at 98.19. After opening at 98.39 and briefly touching a high of 98.49, the...