
Geopolitical risk premia remain in play as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses US and European leaders of inciting recent domestic unrest.

The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to the Middle East signals a critical escalation in US-Iran tensions. Markets are pricing in potential conflict scenarios ranging from limited strikes to sustained campaigns, keeping oil supply risks elevated.

Bridge Markets, established in 2021, operates as an unregulated entity with a low WikiFX score of 2.10. While offering MT5 and high leverage, significant user complaints regarding withdrawal failures and account blocking suggest high risk.

A historic liquidation event has hit the precious metals market, with Gold plummeting over 12% to break the key $5,000 level and Silver crashing 36%.

Webull demonstrates a high safety profile with Tier-1 regulation from the Japan FSA and a strong WikiFX Score of 7.84. However, while it excels in stock and pre-market trading features, recent trader feedback highlights concerns regarding app stability and customer support delays in certain regions.

President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve suggests a push for aggressive rate cuts and institutional overhaul, though structural hurdles at the central bank remain significant.

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as satellite imagery confirms a US military buildup near Iran, despite diplomatic overtures. Oil markets and safe-haven currencies remain on edge as traders assess the risk of direct conflict.

The Eurozone economy avoided recession in Q4 2025, growing by 0.3%, with Germany delivering its best quarterly performance in three years. However, the outlook remains clouded by potential US trade tariffs and a structurally strong Euro.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, signaling a potential hawkish pivot in US monetary policy. The news has triggered immediate volatility in risk assets, helping drive a massive crypto liquidation event as Bitcoin tumbles.

The South African Reserve Bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.75%, pausing its monetary adjustments as analysts look toward potential easing later in the year.

EZINVEST is a masterclass in psychological manipulation, using a thin veil of CySEC regulation to bleed accounts dry via unauthorized trades and mandatory 'top-up' extortion. The data reveals a 2.46 rating burial ground where withdrawals go to die and aggressive account managers act as financial predators.

Investment scams recorded the highest amount of losses, at about $145.4 million, in the first half of 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The WikiFX Elite Club recently concluded a successful offline pickleball networking event, “Elite Gathering Day · Vietnam: Rally for Connection, Rally for Healthy Development.” The event drew over 50 local industry participants, including prominent Introducing Brokers (IBs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and representatives from multiple trading firms. This unique gathering seamlessly blended sporting energy with high-value professional networking.

Oil prices slip to $64 on supply gluts, while Gold suffers a severe correction despite strong physical demand from Asia.

Tokyo CPI cooled to 2.0% in January, complicating the Bank of Japan's rate hike path. Meanwhile, Ministry of Finance officials are employing 'tactical silence' to support the Yen without spending reserves.

Markets brace for Japan's Tokyo CPI data amid US Treasury claims that the Yuan is undervalued, adding friction to the USD/Asia complex.

Geopolitical tensions flare as Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariffs on aircraft and sanctions Cuba, while simultaneously easing oil restrictions on Venezuela.

Apple reported a record-breaking quarter driven by a 38% revenue surge in China, signaling resilient consumer demand and boosting risk sentiment across global markets.

The US trade deficit nearly doubled in November, surging 95% to $56.8 billion as the goods gap with the European Union widened. The data complicates the narrative around the administration's tariff policies.

US allies are quietly accelerating efforts to diversify trade away from Washington, striking new deals to insulate their economies from looming protectionist tariffs.