IC Markets Affiliate Program

Markets closed last week at record highs but that sentiment has reversed sharply over the weekend. Iran has again shut the Strait of Hormuz and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities have resumed, pointing to a volatile Monday open with downside gapping expected across risk assets. pic.x.com/jgeD8KixrR

DXY (U.S. Dollar Index) → Bullish Price could see a short-term pullback toward the 98.01 pivot, where buying pressure may emerge and push the index higher toward the 100.53 resistance level. *Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital.* pic.x.com/rBnVnKKQ5U

Gold VS Oil: Different drivers, different risk Although both are commodities, gold and oil behave very differently. Gold has historically shown lower volatility of around 15%, while oil volatility often exceeds 30%, driven by supply shocks and geopolitical developments. pic.x.com/BogWCtFbee

This Week's Economic Calendar 📅 *** Disclaimer: Trading derivatives involves high risk to your capital. pic.x.com/yq7r5hDOtM