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U.K. Jobs Market Continued to Soften in March, Wage Growth Cooled
The U.K. labor market showed further signs of gradual cooling in March 2026, with payrolled employee counts declining for the second consecutive year and wage growth slipping to multi-year lows in real terms.
Fundies Cheat Sheet Update: April 21, 2026
Iran refused to negotiate, Vance canceled his flight, and WTI breached the $90.70 regime threshold. Here’s how the scenarios have shifted — and what Wednesday’s deadline means for every asset.
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Apr. 21, 2026
Iran’s formal refusal to join ceasefire talks sent oil surging nearly 7% and equities sharply lower, while strong U.S. data and Warsh’s Fed hearing supported the dollar.
Kiwi Surged as New Zealand Inflation Came in Above Forecasts in Q1 2026
Hotter-than-expected New Zealand inflation in Q1 2026 kept the Kiwi supported as rate hike bets picked up.
Event Guide: U.K. CPI Report (March 2026)
UK inflation is back in focus — but is Wednesday’s jump in prices the start of something stickier, or just an energy blip?
The Trade War Nobody’s Talking About: Why Tariffs Turbulence Still Matters
While wars and political crises grab the front page, the slow-burn trade war is still the dominant force behind commodity currency direction, quietly signaling something traders can’t afford to miss.
Canadian Dollar Jumps After Markets Downplay Inflation Shock
The Loonie bounced back after softer headline inflation, as traders focused on stable core prices and brushed off energy-driven distortions.
Chart Art: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Channel Pullback or Breakout?
Bitcoin has been cruising higher over the past few weeks. Is it due for another major pullback or can it go for a break higher?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – Apr. 20, 2026
Oil surged more than 3% as renewed doubts over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension rattled energy markets, pushing equities off record highs while the dollar closed broadly weaker.
Premium Watchlist Recap: Australia’s Employment Report (March 2026)
Australia’s jobs figures came in mostly in line with expectations, keeping the unemployment rate steady for March and RBA expectations well-anchored. Here’s our watchlist setup that made the cut.
Chart Art: XAU/USD Coils Near 4,800 as Geopolitical Jitters Keep Gold in Focus
Gold is consolidating near the 4,800 area on the 4-hour chart, caught between rising support and overhead resistance. Will XAU/USD break higher toward 4,900–5,000 or slide back into the support zone?
How to Deal With Too Much Information
With all the geopolitical headlines dominating the news while fundamentals and monetary policy biases are also shifting, it can be challenging to process too much market information while making quick trading decisions.
Spread Bet vs CFD, Which is Better for UK Traders?
Spread betting and CFDs may look similar, but key differences in tax, costs, and execution can impact your profits—especially for UK traders
Event Guide: U.K. Employment Report (March 2026)
The UK jobs data drops tomorrow! Will cooling wages clear the path for the BOE to cut, or does Sterling catch a bid?
FX Watch: AUD/NZD and NZD/CHF Setups If NZ CPI Undershoots Forecasts
Cooler inflation could dent RBNZ interest rate hike expectations this year. We’re watching AUD/NZD and NZD/CHF if CPI comes in weak!
FX Watch: NZD/JPY and EUR/NZD Setups for Hotter Than Expected NZ CPI
New Zealand is gearing up to print its quarterly CPI, and hotter than expected price pressures could stoke expectations for a more hawkish RBNZ. Here’s what I’m looking at on NZD/JPY and EUR/NZD in this scenario.
Event Guide: New Zealand CPI Report for Q1 2026
New Zealand’s quarterly inflation report is lined up for release this week, likely influencing RBNZ policy expectations and NZD direction. Here’s what to look out for.
Fundies Cheat Sheet: April 20–24, 2026
Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, setting up a pivotal week as Islamabad peace talks, Warsh’s testimony, and US retail sales collide simultaneously.
Cheat Sheet & Broad Market Recap: April 13 – 17, 2026
The framework assigned 25% to a diplomatic breakthrough. Iran’s Foreign Minister declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open on Friday. Here’s what the scenarios got right — and what they missed.
FX Weekly Recap: April 13 – 17, 2026
Geopolitics ran the show as US-Iran tensions, a Strait of Hormuz blockade, and late-week ceasefire optimism kept every major currency on edge.
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