Over weekend: Iran rejected talks, dollar up, gold down.

Last Friday, optimism surged in the market as the Iranian Foreign Minister announced that merchant ships could pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The US dollar index once hit a new low since February,

Harmovest Capital | Daily Report: Will Safe-Haven Demand Rise Again?

20/04/2026Key Highlights• Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement following vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz• Safe-haven sentiment remains elevated• The U.S. Dollar Index

STP Execution Models Continue Gaining Attention Among Traders Seeking Transparent Order Processing

Execution transparency remains a major consideration for traders navigating increasingly fast-moving financial markets. In recent years, STP and non-dealing-desk execution models have attracted growin

Weekly Market Calendar | 20 April - 24 April 2026

ETO Markets Global Pulse: Gold Slides $100 After Hitting $4,861

Market ReviewAccording to ETO Markets monitoring, on April 18 (Friday), spot gold extended its rally, rising about 1.5% to close at USD 4,861.32 per ounce. Weekly gains exceeded 2%. US gold futures al

GBP/USD Weakens as Stronger Dollar and UK Growth Concerns Weigh on Sterling

Key Takeaways:GBP/USD declines as US dollar strengthens on macro and geopolitical factorsUK growth outlook weakens despite slightly better GDP dataRising unemployment signals deterioration in UK labou

U.S.–Iran Direct Talks May Resume This Weekend

[Chart 1: U.S.–Iran Geopolitical Overview]U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the next round of direct talks with Iran could take place this weekend in Islamabad. He suggested the current ceasef

Strait of Hormuz Blocked Again, Oil Prices Surge Over 7%

Market OverviewLast Friday, global markets rallied on optimism surrounding a “prolonged ceasefire” narrative. All three major U.S. equity indices posted their third consecutive weekly gains, with the

ETO Markets｜Google Cloud Next'26 Outlook：OCS From Lab to Scale

Google Cloud Next26 will take place in Las Vegas from April 22 to 24. According to Googles published agenda, the conference will feature an opening keynote on April 22, a developer keyn

MONDAY TRADING 

BUY GOLD 4777 and below TP 4850SELLGOLD 4866 and above TP 4769BUY EURUSD 1.1740 target 1.1820SELL EURUSD 1.1825 target 1.1750BUY GBPUSD 1.3480 target 1.3540SELL GBPUSD 1.3544 target 1.3470BUY USDJPY 1

Positioning for the Week Ahead

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: further advance.Pivot:158.30Our preference:Long positions above 158.30 with targets at 159.50 160.00 in extension.Alternative scenario:Below 158.30 look for fur

Looking Ahead with Confidence

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: further advance.Pivot:158.30Our preference:Long positions above 158.30 with targets at 159.50 160.00 in extension.Alternative scenario:Below 158.30 look for fur

Week Ahead: Policy Meets Price

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: further advance.Pivot:158.30Our preference:Long positions above 158.30 with targets at 159.50 160.00 in extension.Alternative scenario:Below 158.30 look for fur

FXTRADING Economic Data Summary (Asia-Pacific | 04/20)

Canadas Construction Cycle Enters an Adjustment PhaseThe latest data shows that Canada‘s seasonally adjusted annualized housing starts in March came in at 235,852 units, down 6% from the previous mont

FXTRADING Financial Focus (Asia-Pacific 04/20)US Clean Energy Accelerates

Time is becoming the scarcest resource across the entire US clean energy sector. As the critical deadline of July 4, 2026 approaches, a large number of solar, wind, and energy storage projects are ent

DBG Markets: Market Report for Apr 17, 2026

Geopolitical Fears Fade vs. Macro Focus: Whats Next？ Dollar, GBPUSD, Gold EU50 OutlookThe global financial markets have experienced a profound shift in narrative this week. The intense geopolitical p

Harmovest Capital | Daily Report: Is Dollar Weakness Driving Risk Sentiment Higher?

17/04/2026Key Focus Summary• The United Kingdoms Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has received a boost• Market safe-haven sentiment remains elevated• The U.S. Dollar Index continues to trend downwardMarke

Oil Prices Drop as Ceasefire Hopes Improve and Hormuz Reopening Comes into Focus

Key Takeaways:Trump signals progress toward a potential permanent U.S.–Iran ceasefirePossible reopening of Strait of Hormuz weighs on oil pricesIsrael–Lebanon ceasefire adds to broader regional de-esc

ETO Markets Global Pulse: Oil Rebounds 3.7%, Holds Near 89

Market ReviewAccording to ETO Markets monitoring, on April 16 (Thursday), WTI crude moved higher and closed at USD 94.69 per barrel, up about 3.7% on the day. The rebound was driven by rising doubts o

US-Iran 2nd talks boost USD; gold ~$4800, oil < $90.

On Thursday, US President Trump stated that the war between the US, Israel, and Iran is “coming to an end”, while the White House expressed optimism about reaching an agreement, stating that more face