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  • First Post: May 5, 2026 2:15am May 5, 2026 2:15am
Tensions Return to Center Stage (05.05.2026)

Global markets are navigating a renewed wave of geopolitical risk as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify.

EUR/USD hovered around $1.17 as markets balanced Middle East developments
USD/JPY moved beyond 157, with the yen losing ground as demand shifted toward the dollar
The British pound traded just below $1.36, maintaining its recent momentum near two-month highs
The offshore yuan strengthened toward 6.81 per dollar, reaching a two-week high
Gold traded near $4,500 per ounce, stabilizing after a sharp decline in the previous session.
Silver remained below $73 this Tuesday, struggling after a nearly 2% drop in the prior session
Brent crude held near $114 per barrel after a strong rally of nearly 6% in the previous session
The US 100 Tech Index traded at 27,655, easing slightly on the day.
Bitcoin rose to $80,832, gaining 1.25% on the day.

Technical Outlook on Charts
Euro Stabilizes Amid Rising Tensions
Gold Steadies Near $4,500 After Slide
Yen Slides on Safe-Haven Dollar Demand
Sterling Steady Ahead of UK Elections
Silver Under Pressure Near $73
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  • May 5, 2026 7:56am May 5, 2026 7:56am
Euro Stabilizes Amid Rising Tensions

The euro traded near $1.17 in early May as investors assessed fresh US tariffs and growing signs of a June ECB rate hike. Geopolitical risks intensified after reports of an Iranian strike on a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices to four-year peaks. These developments follow Tehran's warning that American involvement in the region would violate the existing ceasefire, fueling widespread market concern.

For EUR/USD, the initial resistance is seen at 1.1760, while the closest support is positioned at 1.1640.

R1: 1.1760 S1: 1.1640
R2: 1.1790 S2: 1.1550
R3: 1.1880 S3: 1.1500
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  • May 5, 2026 7:57am May 5, 2026 7:57am
Gold Steadies Near $4,500 After Slide

Gold stabilized near $4,500 on Tuesday after a nearly 2% decline in the previous session. Heightened Middle East tensions have driven energy costs upward, intensifying global inflation fears. Market volatility follows reports that U.S. forces repelled Iranian attacks while escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the UAE confirmed intercepting cruise missiles and attributed a major fire at the Fujairah port to an Iranian drone strike, keeping geopolitical risks elevated.

First resistance is seen at $4650, with initial support near $4500.

R1: 4650 S1: 4500
R2: 4690 S2: 4400
R3: 4750 S3: 4295
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  • May 5, 2026 7:57am May 5, 2026 7:57am
Yen Slides on Safe-Haven Dollar Demand

The Japanese yen weakened past 157 per dollar this Tuesday, reversing recent gains. This slide follows a strengthening USD, fueled by safe-haven demand as escalating Middle East tensions threaten the fragile four-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.

Initial resistance stands at 157.90, while the first support is located at 156.80.

R1: 157.90 S1: 156.80
R2: 158.50 S2: 156.00
R3: 160.00 S3: 155.20
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  • May 5, 2026 7:58am May 5, 2026 7:58am
Sterling Steady Ahead of UK Elections

The British pound traded just below $1.36, maintaining its recent momentum near two-month highs. Investors are currently focused on Thursday’s municipal elections, where polling suggests Keir Starmer’s Labour Party may face significant setbacks. Oil prices continued to climb following reports of Iranian missiles striking a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating regional geopolitical instability and market uncertainty.

From a technical view, resistance stands near 1.3630, with support around 1.3540.

R1: 1.3630 S1: 1.3540
R2: 1.3700 S2: 1.3470
R3: 1.3780 S3: 1.3340
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  • May 5, 2026 7:58am May 5, 2026 7:58am
Silver Under Pressure Near $73

Silver remained below $73 this Tuesday, struggling after a nearly 2% drop in the prior session. Rising Middle East tensions have driven energy costs upward, intensifying inflation fears and dampening demand for the metal as market participants weigh the impact of higher prices.

From a technical view, resistance stands near $73.80 while support is located around $71.50.

R1: 73.80 S1: 71.50
R2: 76.70 S2: 69.90
R3: 87.90 S3: 67.00
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  • #7
  • May 5, 2026 7:59am May 5, 2026 7:59am
Nasdaq 100

The US 100 Tech Index traded at 27,655, easing slightly on the day.

Over the past four weeks, the index declined 14.32%, while still showing a 39.73% annual gain. Forward projections point to levels around 27,134 by quarter-end and 25,476 over the next year.

Resistance stands at 28,250, while the nearest support is located at 27,600.
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  • #8
  • May 5, 2026 8:00am May 5, 2026 8:00am
Chinese Yuan

The offshore yuan strengthened toward 6.81 per dollar, reaching a two-week high during the extended holiday period.

Demand for yuan-based settlements increased, with transactions through the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) rising to CNY 1.46 trillion in March, nearly three times higher than five years ago.

USD/CNH is testing resistance at 6.8350, with support positioned near 6.8100.
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  • #9
  • May 5, 2026 8:01am May 5, 2026 8:01am
BRENT CRUDE OIL

Brent crude held near $114 per barrel after a strong rally of nearly 6% in the previous session.

Developments in the Strait of Hormuz, including direct exchanges between US and Iranian forces, raised concerns about the stability of the existing truce and kept supply risks in focus.

Brent’s resistance is seen at 114.50 with initial support near 106.50.
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  • #10
  • May 5, 2026 8:02am May 5, 2026 8:02am
BTC / USD

Bitcoin rose to $80,832, gaining 1.25% on the day. The asset is up 17.32% over the past month, though still down 16.51% yearly. Projections suggest a near-term pullback toward $79,959, followed by a potential move to $88,173 over the next year.

Bitcoin’s first resistance stands at 81,500, while support is at 78,200.
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  • May 5, 2026 8:03am May 5, 2026 8:03am
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  • Last Post: May 5, 2026 8:43am May 5, 2026 8:43am
Software Dominance in Private Credit

Software firms now dominate the U.S. private credit sector, accounting for roughly 20% of all loans issued by Business Development Companies (BDCs). This exposure has doubled since 2016, surpassing Commercial Services at 19%, and far exceeding Healthcare or Commercial Products. Because BDCs offer retail investors access to mid-sized and distressed debt, this concentration is significant.

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