Gold rebounds from year-to-date lows as Trump delays Iran energy strikes

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds from year-to-date lows on Monday as bargain hunting emerges after a steep sell-off, with the metal finding support after news that US President Donald Trump postponed planned strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure.

Silver rebounds from year-to-date lows but bearish outlook remains intact

Silver (XAG/USD) stages a rebound on Monday after briefly slipping to year-to-date lows earlier in the Asian trading session, as traders digest conflicting headlines surrounding geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Dow Jones Industrial Average surges as Trump halts Iran strikes, Oil plunges

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 600 points on Monday, climbing roughly 1.5% to recapture the 46,000 handle as investors bet that the worst of the Iran crisis may be nearing an end.

GBP/USD rises as Trump signals Iran de-escalation, US Dollar sinks

The Pound Sterling (GBP) appreciates sharply against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday after US President Donald Trump postponed further military action against Iran, adding that talks between the two countries were productive and could end hostilities in the Middle East.

NZD/USD edges higher as US Dollar weakens on geopolitical developments

NZD/USD trades around 0.5850 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.24% on the day, benefiting from a broader pullback in the US Dollar (USD) amid a relative easing of geopolitical tensions.

Gold Price Analysis: Pullback Accelerates Amid Fed Repricing, Retail Liquidation

Gold price analysis suggests the probability of further downside as the stronger dollar weighs on the precious metal. The new Fed Chair nomination has triggered a wave of deeper retracement in gold after a strong rally. Gold’s structural support remains intact as central banks still buy, while US-Iran tension also maintains a safe-haven demand. Gold...

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AUD/USD Forecast: RBA Decision vs Hawkish Fed Risks Cap Near-Term Upside

The AUD/USD forecast edges to the downside despite a hotter inflation print as the yields fell sharply, suggesting only a single RBA hike in the near term. Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair lifts the US dollar, as markets view the decision as less dovish. COT positioning suggests reduced AUD longs,...

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EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Bulls Fading from Multi-Year Top Ahead of ECB, NFP

The EUR/USD weekly forecast points to a corrective downside despite the pair ending the week with net gains, as the US dollar recovered slightly. Upbeat US PPI and the Fed’s hold in its recent meeting lent room to the falling dollar. The markets will closely watch the ECB rate decision and US employment data for...

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GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Firm USD Risks Break of 1.37, Eyes on BoE, NFP

The GBP/USD weekly forecast remains slightly subdued as the markets pared partial weekly gains amid dollar recovery and profit-taking. Fed’s data dependency and resilient UK economy continue to balance the GBP/USD. Market participants eye the US NFP and the BoE interest rate decision to gauge further directional bias. The GBP/USD price closed its second consecutive...

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Gold Outlook: Strong Selling Amid Firm Dollar Ahead of US PPI

The gold outlook remains slightly deteriorated after a 4% plunge in a single session amid profit-taking. The structural demand for gold stays intact, with institutional targets set at $6,200 by mid-2026. Gold’s path could be bumpy depending on US macroeconomic data releases. Gold has been experiencing increased volatility after breaking the $5,500 barrier. The metal...

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