Razan Hilal
Razan Hilal, CMT
Market Analyst
Expertise: Technical Analysis, Intermarket Analysis, Trading Education
Trading Style: Trend/Swing
Experience:
• 7 years of market analysis, covering Forex, Stocks, Commodities, and Indices
• Developed and hosted over 40 trading education webinars and seminars
• Previous foreign exchange dealer, with over 100 developed market analysis reports
• Holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) charter
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China Tariffs Persist, Oil's Retracement Deepens
Despite the delayed tariff agreements between the US, Mexico, and Canada, the 10% US tariffs on Chinese imports remain in effect as of today. Meanwhile, bearish sentiment dominates crude oil, with prices dipping back below $72
EURUSD, Gold Forecast: Markets Spiral on Trade War Risks
EURUSD, Gold Forecast: As Trump tariff risks involving Canada, Mexico, China, and the EU return to the headlines, the US Dollar Index (DXY) surged on inflation momentum, while global markets plunged. However, safe-haven assets may remain resilient.
Crude Oil Week Ahead: OPEC Meeting, NFP, and ISM PMI
Crude Oil Week Ahead: Crude oil retested its 2025 starting point, hovering near the key $72 support zone ahead of the first OPEC meeting of the year, next week's ISM PMI and Non-Farm Payrolls reports, and evolving energy policies under Donald Trump.
GBPUSD Holds Rebound, Dow Eyes Record High
GBPUSD, Dow Forecast: Despite the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates and Trump’s tariff threats, GBPUSD remains near the 1.24 mark, while the Dow Jones trades near its record highs. Will these rallies continue?
EURUSD, Nasdaq Analysis: ECB Rate Decision and AI Uncertainty
EURUSD, Nasdaq Analysis: The EURUSD pair hesitates below the 1.05 mark as the Federal Reserve holds rates with confidence, while the Nasdaq maintains its bullish rebound despite mixed earnings reports.
USDJPY, Gold Forecast: Markets Hold Ahead of FOMC
USDJPY, Gold Forecast: The USDJPY pair braces for heightened volatility between Wednesday’s FOMC meeting and Friday’s Tokyo CPI release, while gold maintains its haven drive near record highs amid persistent inflation and trade war risks.
Oil Wipes Out 2025 Gains, Bitcoin Holds Above $100,000
Crude Oil and Bitcoin Outlook: Weaker Chinese PMI data, coupled with bearish market momentum, erased nearly all of crude oil’s 2025 gains. Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains resilient above the $100,000 mark, awaiting the developing impact of the markets and new SEC policies.
Yen Steadies as BOJ Hikes Rates; Gold Eyes 2,800$
USDJPY, Gold Forecast: The Japanese Yen stabilizes amid the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) rate hike decision, while gold surpasses the $2,730 barrier eyeing all-time highs.
EURUSD, USDCAD: Markets on Edge Ahead of Concrete Trump Policies
EURUSD and USDCAD: EURUSD is stabilizing near the 1.04 zone, while USDCAD is holding near the 1.440 zone. Tariff risks, monetary policies, and economic negotiations are expected to lead to concrete breakouts, as markets await clear policies from the White House.
Crude Oil, Nasdaq Analysis: Sanctions, Earnings, and AI
Crude Oil, Nasdaq Analysis: While oil’s future remains shaped by overproduction and sanction risks, Nasdaq’s trend reflects haven momentum, driven by the tech sector’s resilience and continuous advancements.
EURUSD, Gold Forecast: EURUSD Holds Above Parity, Gold Tests $2730 Resistance
EURUSD, Gold Forecast: EURUSD sustains its rebound above parity, while gold tests the $2730 resistance. Trump's return to the markets challenges the sustainability of the bullish rebounds.