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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2025 Crude Oil Fundamental Preview
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Crude Oil Week Ahead: China, PMIs, and FOMC Meeting
Crude Oil Week Ahead: After OPEC’s fifth downward revision for 2024 oil forecasts and additional cuts for 2025, crude oil prices stabilized near their 4-year support zone, buoyed by China’s stimulus commitments and significant Middle East reforms. Will it hold on FOMC week?
GBPUSD Forecast: Pound Slips Amid GDP Contraction, Eyeing Critical Support Level
GBPUSD Forecast: the pound’s drop against the dollar’s rally was cushioned at the 1.2480 low, further supported by rate hold expectations given the inflationary risks of UK’s new labor law. However, today’s contracting GDP reading at -0.1% reflects growth concerns and adds complexities to next week’s BOE decision.
Crude Oil, Gold Forecast: China and Geopolitics Revive Oil and Gold Trends
Crude Oil, Gold Forecast: Following China’s commitment to a moderately loose monetary policy in 2025, demand sentiment for Chinese oil and gold has surged, pushing crude oil above $70 and gold above $2,700. Middle East tensions continue to reinforce support levels for these commodities as drastic regional developments unfold.
EURUSD, DXY Forecast: US CPI and 2025 Trends
EURUSD, DXY Forecast: the final reports for the economic calendar’s major events, including the US CPI and FOMC meeting, are due between today and next Wednesday, setting 2024’s final volatility wave ahead of the holidays and 2025’s narrative.
USDJPY, Dow, Nasdaq Analysis: Heated Highs Ahead of US CPI
USDJPY, Dow, Nasdaq Analysis: With forecasts pointing to an uptick in US inflation rates and overbought conditions in US indices, a critical wave of volatility is anticipated ahead of the holidays.
GBPUSD, Gold Analysis: US Inflation and Middle East Reforms
GBPUSD, Gold Analysis: As we approach the final central bank decisions for 2024 from the Fed, BOJ, and BOE, major reforms in the Middle East are adding layers of volatility to the US Dollar and haven assets ahead of the holidays.
Crude Oil Week Ahead: Middle East Reforms, Chinese Data, and US Inflation
Crude Oil Week Ahead: The bearish outlook on oil prices for 2025 is colliding with significant Middle Eastern reforms. OPEC’s decision to extend its output cuts into 2025 has stabilized oil prices near their 4-year support zone, which will be tested this week by Chinese economic data, US inflation reports, and Middle East developments.
USDJPY, Silver Forecast: Bullish Rebounds in Question
USDJPY, Silver Forecast: As the final BOJ meeting for 2024 approaches, combined with holiday season trends, the Yen and Silver are poised for potential bullish rebounds. However, the strength of the Dollar rally remains in question.
Crude Oil Outlook: 4-Year Support vs OPEC December Decision
Crude Oil Outlook: With several challenges facing OPEC’s meeting today, crude oil’s 4-year support zone remains pivotal in determining its next move—will it result in a bearish breakout or a bullish reversal?
EURUSD, Dow Forecast: On Edge Ahead of Key US Data
EURUSD, Dow Forecast: The EURUSD maintains its rebound above the key 1.0333 level, while the Dow pauses near record highs above 45,000, and the DXY holds steady at critical support ahead of Friday's NFP.