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ABN AMRO expects Eurozone and German industrial production to rebound, helped by recovering domestic demand and stronger defence-related activity in Germany. However, it looks for a pullback in German factory orders after late-2025 strength. Overall, the bank judges manufacturing to be on a recovery path, but notes new headwinds from higher energy prices that could temper momentum.Industrial output seen rebounding cautiously”Eurozone – Industrial production is likely to have rebounded in Germany and the broader eurozone, reflecting the recent recovery in domestic demand – especially from the defence sector in Germany.””With that said, factory orders in Germany are likely to register…

We’re starting to see oil prices approach the highs from yesterday and most notably, WTI crude oil is wanting to hold above the crucial $80 mark. Despite all the volatility and a couple of downside spikes here and there, it’s been an otherwise one-sided push higher mostly for oil prices all through this week.Right now, we’re seeing WTI crude oil be up 0.7% on the day to $81.70 while Brent crude oil is up 0.6% near the $86 mark. All of this will just continue to reinvigorate talks of prices potentially hitting triple digits next.WTI crude oil 15-minute chart ($/bbl)The…

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Michael Wan notes that Brent Oil has eased to around US$85/bbl as the US administration considers multiple policy tools to address higher Oil and gasoline prices during the Iran conflict. Potential measures include strategic reserve releases, regulatory waivers and even futures market intervention, leaving global and Asian markets cautious about weekend gap risks.US policy debate cools Brent prices”Brent oil prices moderated slightly to US$85/bbl, as reports emerged that the Trump administration is weighing options for addressing the spike in oil and gasoline prices amid the war in Iran, according to US Secretary Doug Burgum.””The potential policies…

The MT5 Signal Indicator is a technical analysis tool designed to generate buy and sell alerts based on specific market conditions. Unlike simple moving average crossovers, this indicator combines multiple data points—typically including momentum oscillators, trend filters, and volatility measurements—to produce signals. When a trader installs it on their MetaTrader 5 platform, they’ll see visual alerts (arrows, dots, or bars) directly on the price chart marking potential entry points. Most versions of this indicator work by screening for confluence. That means it’s looking for situations where several technical factors align at once. A buy signal might appear when price bounces…

AUD/CAD is testing a key support zone after days of losses. Will the bulls step in to extend a longer-term uptrend? Or will we see a downside breakout in the next trading sessions? AUD/CAD 4-hour – Chart Faster with TradingView The Australian dollar has been one of the weaker major currencies this week despite expectations for a hawkish RBA, as U.S.-Iran war jitters and falling gold prices have kept a lid on demand for the commodity-linked currency. The Canadian dollar has not exactly been a standout performer, but it has managed to hold up better than some of its commodity…

Reuters is reporting that China is in direct talks with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for crude and Qatari LNG vessels. They cited three three diplomatic sources who are unnamed.We’re on day six of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the Strait is effectively closed for business, with about a fifth of global oil and LNG supply bottlenecked. Crude tanker transits collapsed from an average of 24 per day to just four on March 1. Around 300 tankers are sitting inside the Strait right now with nowhere to go and others can’t get in to…

With rising crude oil prices seemingly outweighing risk-off flows for the Loonie, CAD/CHF managed to break above its falling trend line on the 4-hour chart. Can the reversal gain traction from here? Check out these potential support zones marked by the Fibonacci tool! CAD/CHF 4-hour Forex – Chart Faster with TradingView It has almost been a whole week since US-Iran tensions flared, triggering a steady run higher for crude oil prices and the correlated Loonie on prolonged production and shipment concerns. After all, the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz means that roughly 20 million barrels of oil are stuck…

The Candle Clock Indicator MT5 solves this timing problem with a simple countdown displayed right on your chart. It shows you the exact hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the current candlestick closes, eliminating guesswork from your entry and exit decisions. What the Candle Clock Indicator Actually Does The Candle Clock Indicator (also called Candle Timer or Candle Time) is a MetaTrader 5 tool that stamps a live countdown next to your active price bar. It’s not analyzing price action or predicting movements—it’s doing something simpler but equally valuable: tracking time. The indicator calculates the remaining duration based on your…

USD/JPY edges lower after posting modest gains in the previous session, trading around 157.40 during the Asian hours on Friday. However, the pair’s downside may remain limited as the Japanese Yen (JPY) faces pressure from Japan’s ongoing economic challenges, including subdued growth and elevated inflation driven by external risks. These conditions are prompting traders to reassess expectations for the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) rate policy.BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could materially affect Japan’s economy, signaling that the central bank may keep interest rates on hold for an extended period. Meanwhile, BoJ board member Ryozo Himino…

USD/JPY is still holding near recent highs, but momentum conditions are starting to look more fragile. A bearish Stochastic crossover has appeared while the oscillator remains in overbought territory, a combination that often gets traders’ attention. When these shifts occur near key price areas, follow-through (or lack of it) can become clearer over the next few sessions. This is the type of setup where confirmation matters as much as the signal itself. Welcome to “TA Alert of the Day.” Each day after the market close, MarketMilk scans for popular technical indicator alerts. We use these alerts as the basis for…