Daily Market Analysis By FXOpen

Oracle (ORCL) Shares Jump Above $160


Following a strong earnings report, Oracle shares surged above $160, marking roughly a 1.5-month high:
→ Earnings per share: expected $1.70, actual $1.79;
→ Revenue: expected $16.7bn, actual $17.2bn.

This is the first quarter in 15 years in which both revenue and earnings rose by more than 20%. Additional optimism came from:
→ Cloud infrastructure revenue, which jumped 84% to $4.9bn;
→ Oracle confirming a five-year, $300bn deal with OpenAI (Project Stargate);
→ Total backlog (future revenue) surpassing $553bn.



These developments have the potential to significantly ease downward pressure on ORCL shares, which had been in a downtrend following a record high last autumn.

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US Dollar Index (DXY) Rises Above the 100 Level


Today the US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed above the psychological 100 mark for the first time in 2026, supported by a tense fundamental backdrop, with the military conflict in the Middle East acting as the main driver.

→ Financial market participants are selling riskier assets (such as equities and emerging market currencies) and reallocating funds into the US dollar, which is traditionally viewed as a safe haven during periods of war.

→ Iran?s statements about potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz, along with strikes on fuel infrastructure, are driving oil prices higher and increasing global inflation risks.

→ The strength of the US economy is also supporting the dollar. Yesterday?s labour market data showed no increase in unemployment.



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Market Insights with Gary Thomson: Where Are Oil, Gas & Global Indices Heading?

In this video, we?ll explore the key economic events and market trends, shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for insights into financial markets to help you navigate the week ahead. Let?s dive in!

In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson looks at the key themes traders may monitor in the coming days. Recent developments in energy markets and rising volatility across global equity indices may play an important role in shaping market sentiment in the week ahead.

Key topics covered in this episode:

- Energy Markets
Energy markets remain highly sensitive to the US?Iran conflict, as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher and raise concerns about global supply. Even after the IEA?s record oil release, traders remain skeptical that it will fully offset potential supply shortages. Natural gas markets in Europe and Asia have also surged due to fears over LNG flows from the Gulf region. If disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist, could energy prices rise further?

- Global Stock Indices
Global equity markets have become highly volatile after the escalation of the US?Iran conflict, as investors moved away from risk assets. Major indices such as the KOSPI, Nikkei 225, and Euro Stoxx 50 posted sharp declines, reflecting rising geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about higher energy prices. Will geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs continue to pressure global stock markets in the coming days?

In summary, traders will focus on two main themes during the week ahead: developments in oil and natural gas markets and volatility across global equity indices.

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Gold Price Falls to a Monthly Low


As the XAU/USD chart shows, gold prices today dropped below the 3 March low, reaching levels last seen in the third week of February.

Why Is Gold Declining Despite the War?
Geopolitical turmoil typically supports demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. However, in the current environment ? with the Middle East conflict now lasting more than two weeks ? the surge in oil prices and the associated inflation risks have moved to the forefront.

Market participants appear to believe that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer. This increases the attractiveness of US dollar-denominated instruments, particularly US Treasuries and money market assets. Rising yields on US government bonds confirm this shift in expectations and simultaneously weigh on gold, which does not generate interest income.



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The ICT Silver Bullet Trading Strategy: Mechanics and Application


The ICT Silver Bullet strategy is a short-term trading approach derived from the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. It focuses on identifying high-probability price movements that tend to occur during specific intraday trading windows, particularly around the London and New York sessions.

Unlike many conventional forex trading strategies that rely primarily on indicators, the Silver Bullet strategy emphasises market structure, liquidity pools, and fair value gaps (FVGs) to identify potential entry points. By concentrating on defined time windows and liquidity-driven price movements, traders attempt to capture short-term market inefficiencies that may appear during periods of increased institutional activity.

In this article, we explain what the ICT Silver Bullet strategy is, how it works, and how traders analyse price action, liquidity, and fair value gaps when applying this method in forex markets.

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Nvidia (NVDA) Shares Set a March High


Nvidia shares experienced heightened volatility yesterday, with the price jumping to a March high during the Nvidia GTC 2026 conference, where Jensen Huang made several major announcements. According to media reports:

→ Nvidia unveiled a next-generation platform named after the astronomer Vera Rubin. The new chips are designed for ?agentic AI? (AI agents).

→ The company expects total orders for current-generation AI systems (Blackwell) and next-generation systems (Vera Rubin) to reach $1 trillion by 2027. This is double the company?s previous $500 billion forecast announced earlier.

→ Huang also noted that market demand is shifting. While chips were previously purchased mainly for training AI models, demand is now increasingly driven by companies such as OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic, which must serve hundreds of millions of users in real time.

As the NVDA chart shows, the share price rose above the $188.50 level, but later pulled back, which may suggest excessive optimism among buyers and aggressive selling pressure.



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USD/JPY and USD/CAD Near Key Levels Ahead of Central Bank Meetings


The US dollar is trading mixed against its major counterparts following a sustained rally last week. The market is now entering a phase of moderate correction, as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of key macroeconomic releases and central bank decisions that could determine the next direction in the FX market.

Market participants are focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, updated FOMC economic projections, and the Bank of Canada meeting. Additional influence is coming from US inflation and producer price data, as well as statistics on industrial orders and commodity markets.

Geopolitical tensions remain another source of uncertainty, continuing to impact commodity markets and demand for safe-haven assets. Reports of renewed escalation in the Middle East and risks to energy supply routes are increasing volatility in the oil market, which in turn directly affects the Canadian dollar.



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USD/JPY and USD/CAD Near Key Levels Ahead of Central Bank Meetings


The US dollar is trading mixed against its major counterparts following a sustained rally last week. The market is now entering a phase of moderate correction, as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of key macroeconomic releases and central bank decisions that could determine the next direction in the FX market.

Market participants are focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, updated FOMC economic projections, and the Bank of Canada meeting. Additional influence is coming from US inflation and producer price data, as well as statistics on industrial orders and commodity markets.

Geopolitical tensions remain another source of uncertainty, continuing to impact commodity markets and demand for safe-haven assets. Reports of renewed escalation in the Middle East and risks to energy supply routes are increasing volatility in the oil market, which in turn directly affects the Canadian dollar.



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