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oil jumps despite rate cut hopes

Oil & Energy Markets

Oil Surge Defies Rate‑Cut Hopes

Oil above $110 shattered rate-cut dreams and Fed futures now price hikes instead. Iran’s strait blockade changed everything while markets panic.

FXTradingAfrica Team
May 4, 2026

gold peaks despite etf outflows

Gold & Metals

Gold Demand Q1 2026 Defies US ETF Retreat at Record-High Prices

US gold ETFs hemorrhaged a record 85 tons while Asian buyers devoured inventory at…

FXTradingAfrica Team
May 4, 2026

ceasefire between u s iran

Oil & Energy Markets

U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Teeters

Both sides claim victory in a ceasefire that never stopped the fighting. Oil soars,…

FXTradingAfrica Team
May 4, 2026

oil jumps despite rate cut hopes

Oil & Energy Markets

Oil Surge Defies Rate‑Cut Hopes

Oil above $110 shattered rate-cut dreams and Fed futures now price hikes instead.…

FXTradingAfrica Team
May 4, 2026

possibility of u s naval reopening

Oil & Energy Markets

Will Trump Really Reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump's "Project Freedom" promises to escort ships through Iran's military gauntlet—but…

FXTradingAfrica Team
May 4, 2026