Market Analysis

Peace talks collapsed in Islamabad after 21 hours. Trump announced a Hormuz blockade effective immediately. The ceasefire expires April 22, and neither side left Pakistan with a path forward. Markets had spent the back half of last week pricing in progress. WTI had already pulled back to $104.86 — down 3.12% on Friday — as…

Last week shifted the market narrative. A hawkish White House address on Thursday reversed the brief optimism that had lifted risk assets earlier in the week, while oil surged sharply as traders priced in the risk of a longer and more disruptive US-Iran conflict. WTI crude moved above $110 per barrel, forcing markets to reassess…

The Nasdaq is in correction. The dollar is at a monthly high not seen since July 2025. And Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls could reprice the entire rate narrative heading into April. Five straight weeks of losses for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The VIX closed at 29.01 — not casual anxiety, that’s a market pricing in…

The FOMC held rates last week. What followed was one of the sharpest repricing moves of the year. This week, traders turn their attention to the speeches. For markets, the key question is not what the Fed decided on Wednesday, but whether the hawkish shift that followed represents a consensus across the FOMC or the…

The week ahead centres on one event: the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this Wednesday, March 18. Here’s what traders need to know before the week opens. For markets, the key question is not whether the Fed holds rates this week — that outcome is widely expected — but what the updated projections reveal about the…

The December 2025 market outlook is shaping up to be one of the most important year-end setups in recent history. With the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, major data releases and powerful seasonal flows all converging, December could determine how stocks, gold and forex trade through the first quarter of 2026. Heading into…

The Dubai World Trade Centre was alive with energy as traders, affiliates, and fintech innovators from around the world gathered for Forex Expo Dubai 2025, and ThinkCapital was right at the center of it all. Over two exciting days (October 6–7), our team welcomed thousands of visitors at Booth 158. We connected with traders, expanded…

If you’ve been watching the Bitcoin price and the cryptocurrency markets lately, you’ve probably been asking yourself: Why is Bitcoin going up so dramatically? And what a rally it’s been—Bitcoin has just shattered all previous records, soaring to an astounding $90,000 in November 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just crypto-curious, this moment feels…

Every four years, investors worldwide grapple with the question: How will the US presidential election affect financial markets? The outcome of the presidential election isn’t just a political event; it’s a pivotal factor that can influence financial markets globally. This election cycle brings unique factors into play, attracting global attention and potentially leading to significant market volatility.…