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Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

Oil Price Forecast: Brent Near $108 as Goldman Raises 2026 Outlook on Hormuz Shock

Brent crude hit a three-week high of $107.97 a barrel in Asian trading after U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled, with limited tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz tightening supply. Brent later traded at $106.68, up 1.3%, and WTI rose 1% to $95.35. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 Brent forecast to $90, citing lower Middle East output. The IEA cut its 2026 demand outlook, reporting a 10.1 million bpd supply drop in March.
27 April 2026
Bank of America’s $16 Billion Oracle AI Data Center Deal Puts Wall Street’s AI Bet Under a Harsh Light

Bank of America’s $16 Billion Oracle AI Data Center Deal Puts Wall Street’s AI Bet Under a Harsh Light

Bank of America acted as structuring agent and financial advisor on a $16 billion financing for an Oracle-linked data center in Saline Township, Michigan. The bank sold $14 billion in bonds for the project, with Blackstone contributing $2 billion in equity. PIMCO bought about $10 billion of the bonds. Local opposition over power use and environmental impact continues.
Bitcoin Price Today Falls Back Below $78,000 as BTC’s $80,000 Test Stalls Despite ETF Inflows

Bitcoin Price Today Falls Back Below $78,000 as BTC’s $80,000 Test Stalls Despite ETF Inflows

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 Thursday after hitting $79,426 earlier, dropping 0.9% as investors turned cautious following Iran’s seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $335.8 million in inflows April 22, but selling pressure increased near $78,000. Wall Street futures and other cryptocurrencies also slipped. Brent crude rose above $103 a barrel amid ongoing supply concerns.
Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin Price Today Holds Above $75,000 as Iran Talk Hopes and Wall Street’s Crypto Push Steady BTC

Bitcoin traded at $75,576 early Friday, up 1.1% and holding above the $75,000 mark seen as a key test for its rebound. Ether rose 0.3% to $2,352.08. Charles Schwab announced phased spot crypto trading, and Goldman Sachs filed to launch its first bitcoin ETF. Blockchain data showed investors taking profits near $75,000, despite continued institutional demand.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $74,000 After $76,000 Test as ETF Inflows Snap Back

Bitcoin traded at $74,395 Wednesday afternoon, after briefly topping $76,000 Tuesday. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $411.4 million in inflows Tuesday, reversing Monday’s $291 million outflow. Goldman Sachs filed for a new bitcoin ETF, and corporate purchases resumed, with Strategy buying nearly $1 billion in bitcoin. The FCA launched a consultation on crypto platform rules as geopolitical tensions continued to influence markets.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Jumps Back Above $75,000 as ETF Flows Return, Oil Eases

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Jumps Back Above $75,000 as ETF Flows Return, Oil Eases

Bitcoin surged above $75,000 Tuesday, reaching a one-month high as easing oil prices and renewed risk appetite lifted markets. The token rose 4.3% to $75,445 by 10:02 a.m. ET, erasing weekend losses. Crypto funds saw $871 million in bitcoin inflows last week, and Morgan Stanley launched a new bitcoin trust. Ether held above $2,300, while crypto-linked stocks gained.
Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Iran Talks, Bank Earnings and PPI Top What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Three supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as U.S.-Iran talks continued in Islamabad, signaling possible easing of the March energy shock. The S&P 500 nearly erased losses from February’s U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, while Friday saw the Dow fall 0.56%, S&P 500 slip 0.11%, and Nasdaq gain 0.35% on chip stock strength.
Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

U.S. stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday, with the Dow up over 1,300 points and chipmakers jumping 6.3% as investors responded to a tentative Middle East ceasefire. Jim Cramer pointed to gains in Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs as signals of what institutions may favor if markets stabilize. Futures slipped Thursday as oil rose on renewed ceasefire doubts and investors awaited PCE inflation data.
Gold Price Rebounds, but Iran War Still Leaves Bullion Facing Its Worst Month Since 2008 (Reuters)

Gold Price Rebounds, but Iran War Still Leaves Bullion Facing Its Worst Month Since 2008 (Reuters)

Gold climbed to $4,572.89 an ounce in early New York trade Tuesday but remained down 12.4% for March, its sharpest monthly drop since 2008. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $115.50 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Silver gained 4.1% to $72.82 but was still down 22.4% for the month. Analysts cited rising bond yields, central-bank sales, and unwinding of gold-backed funds as key pressures.
31 March 2026
Goldman Sachs Keeps $5,400 Gold Price Target After Gold’s Worst Month Since 2008

Goldman Sachs Keeps $5,400 Gold Price Target After Gold’s Worst Month Since 2008

Gold rose 1.1% to $4,559.46 an ounce Tuesday but remains down over 13% for March, its steepest monthly drop since 2008. Goldman Sachs maintained its $5,400 end-2026 target, while HSBC and Commerzbank were less bullish. Central-bank gold buying slowed in January, according to the World Gold Council. Analysts cited high oil prices, a strong dollar, and fading Fed cut hopes as risks.
31 March 2026
Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Spot gold jumped 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce by 1141 GMT after oil prices fell over 5% on ceasefire hopes linked to a reported U.S. proposal to Iran. Tehran denied talks, but traders cut the odds of a Fed rate hike. Gold remains nearly 20% below its January record. Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan project year-end 2026 gold prices between $5,400 and $6,300 an ounce.
25 March 2026
Oil Prices Today: Brent Reclaims $104 as Iran Denies U.S. Talks

Oil Prices Today: Brent Reclaims $104 as Iran Denies U.S. Talks

Brent crude rose $4.62 to $104.56 a barrel Tuesday after Iran denied talks with Washington and Gulf oil flows remained disrupted. The International Energy Agency said shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped to less than 10% of pre-conflict levels. Japan will release nearly 80 million barrels from reserves by month-end. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, warning prices could spike further if disruptions worsen.
US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones rises, S&P 500 stalls, Nasdaq slips as oil rebounds

The Dow rose 178 points while the Nasdaq fell 45 by late morning Tuesday as Wall Street’s Monday rally faded. Brent crude climbed above $100 after Tehran denied talks with Washington and the Strait of Hormuz remained mostly shut. S&P Global’s March flash PMI dropped to 51.4, its lowest in nearly a year, with inflation pressures rising. Investors sought large redemptions from Ares and Apollo private credit funds, triggering payout caps.
Dow Jones Today: Index Swings Above 46,300 as Oil Rebound and Iran Uncertainty Shake Wall Street

Dow Jones Today: Index Swings Above 46,300 as Oil Rebound and Iran Uncertainty Shake Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose 146 points to 46,348 in midday trading Tuesday, rebounding after a weak open as oil prices surged and investors tracked U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Money markets no longer expect Fed rate cuts this year. Brent crude climbed to $104.13 a barrel, with analysts warning of further spikes if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
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  • European Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran Conflict Concerns
    April 28, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT. European shares climbed on Thursday following losses in Asian markets, driven by rising oil prices sparked by escalating tensions around Iran. The spike in crude prices raised concerns over supply disruptions, bolstering energy stocks while weighing on more sensitive sectors. Traders remain cautious as geopolitical risks add volatility. The move dampens some risk appetite but underlines how conflicts in key oil-producing regions can impact global markets immediately.

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AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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29 April 2026
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