WTI crude advances after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with attention shifting to supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz as the weekly technical structure improves.

Weekly outlook covering USD pairs, Bitcoin, DAX and Nasdaq with major support, resistance levels and breakout trade setups.

The US Dollar’s (USD) upward momentum from the previous week seems to have encountered a tough nut to crack in the 98.00 region, as measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY).

EUR/USD is still struggling to find real traction. The pair has tried to stabilise, but momentum keeps fading, leaving the door open to further weakness.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) entered a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD), after having tested critical support near the 1.3450 level on several occasions.

Gold (XAU/USD) gained traction and climbed above $5,200, ending the fourth consecutive week in positive territory. The next round of US-Iran talks and crucial macroeconomic data releases from the US will be watched closely by market participants in the short term.