Gold Price Surpasses $3,200 for the First Time in History
According to the XAU/USD chart today, the price of an ounce of gold is fluctuating above the $3,200 level on global exchanges — a level never reached before.
Since the beginning of 2025, gold has gained approximately 22%.
Why Is Gold Rising Today?
Today’s bullish momentum in the gold market is driven...
Tesla (TSLA) Shares Jump Approximately 22% in a Single Day
Tesla was among the standout performers in the stock market rally that followed President Trump’s decision to delay, by 90 days, the implementation of new international trade tariffs — with the notable exception of China. According to the charts, Tesla (TSLA) shares surged by approximately 22%.
Why Did...
Trump Delays Tariffs for 90 Days. The S&P 500 Rebounds Sharply
As shown in the chart of the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen), the index is currently trading near the 5,500 level.
This result is highly encouraging, considering that as recently as yesterday morning, the index was hovering around 4,900.
Why Have Stocks Risen?
The strong rebound seen...
Falling Wedge Trading Pattern: Unique Features and Trading Rules
Various chart patterns give an indication of possible market direction. A falling wedge is one such formation that indicates a possible bullish reversal. This FXOpen article will help you understand whether the falling wedge pattern is bullish or bearish, what its formation signifies about the...
Defence Stocks Rise After Trump's Decision
As shown in the charts, despite predominantly bearish sentiment in the stock market yesterday — with the difference between the opening and closing price for the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) being down by 4% — defence company stocks showed growth.
According to the WSJ, Palantir Technologies shares rose by...
Brent Crude Price Continues to Fall
Today, the price of Brent crude has dropped below $60 per barrel, marking its lowest level since March 2021. As shown on the XBR/USD chart, from the start of 2025, the price saw a rise of around 2.6% at the end of March 2025.
Why is oil falling?
The key driver is the escalation of the trade war. Yesterday, the US President...
Swing Trading: Unique Features and Strategies
Swing trading stands out as a dynamic approach in the trading world, blending elements of both short-term and long-term strategies. In this article, we will explore the unique features of swing trading, including its reliance on technical analysis, the use of chart patterns, and the strategic timing of entries and...
Market Analysis: USD/CHF Dives
USD/CHF declined and is now struggling below the 0.8615 resistance.
Important Takeaways for USD/CHF Analysis Today
- USD/CHF declined below the 0.8675 and 0.8615 support levels.
- There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.8550 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.
USD/CHF Technical Analysis
On the...
Market Analysis: EUR/USD Resumes Increase
EUR/USD started a fresh increase above the 1.0950 resistance.
Important Takeaways for EUR/USD Analysis Today
- The Euro started a decent upward move from the 1.0880 zone against the US Dollar.
- There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at 1.0955 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen.
...
Nike (NKE) Share Price Falls to Lowest Level Since 2017
The chart for Nike (NKE) shows that the share price has dropped to around $55 – levels last seen in November 2017.
Since the start of 2025, the stock has declined by approximately 27%.
Why Has Nike’s Share Price Dropped?
As noted in our analysis from September 2024, Nike shares had been trending...
Hang Seng Index Plunges by Around 13%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong 50 on FXOpen) tumbled by over 13% as trading resumed after the weekend with a sharp bearish gap.
According to media reports, this marked the biggest single-day drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Hang Seng Index Chart
In our analysis of the upward trend on the Hang Seng...
How Can You Use the STRAT Method in Trading?
The STRAT method is a unique trading approach that is supposed to simplify market analysis by breaking price action into clear, actionable scenarios. Developed by Rob Smith, it focuses on candlestick patterns, scenarios, and timeframe alignment to help traders better understand market structure. This article explores...
Market Insights with Gary Thomson: FOMC Minutes, US Inflation Rate, US PPI, Earnings Reports
In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events, market trends, and corporate news shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for expert insights into forex, commodities, and stocks to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in!
In this episode, we discuss:
-...
NZD/USD Analysis: Exchange Rate Nears 2025 Low
Less than a month ago, we analysed the NZD/USD chart and:
→ highlighted the key resistance level at 0.5800;
→ outlined a potential scenario involving a decline from that zone.
Now, the NZD/USD pair is trading close to its lowest level of 2025, recorded on 3 February near 0.5525. The latest surge in volatility...
Nasdaq 100 drops to its lowest level since January 2024
According to the chart of the Nasdaq 100 (US Tech 100 mini on FXOpen), the index opened this week around the 16,500 mark – a price level last seen in early 2024.
This suggests that the sharp sell-off in equities seen last Thursday and Friday may well continue today.
Stock indices respond to Trump’s...
Market Analysis: WTI Crude Oil Crashes As Trade War Escalates
WTI Crude oil is down over 10% and remains at risk of more losses.
Important Takeaways for WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today
- WTI Crude oil prices extended downsides below the $65.00 support zone.
- A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $60.70 on the hourly chart of...
Market Analysis: Gold Crashes As Trade War Escalates
Gold price started a fresh decline below $3,050.
Important Takeaways for Gold Price Analysis Today
- Gold price climbed higher toward the $3,150 zone before there was a sharp decline against the US Dollar.
- A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $3,068 on the hourly chart of gold at...
Apple (AAPL) Shares Plummet Over 9% Following Trump's Tariff Announcement
Many stock indices declined after the US President announced the introduction of tariffs for multiple countries, as we reported yesterday morning. During yesterday’s trading session, the sell-off in equities intensified.
According to media reports, market participants had hoped that the...
