XAUUSD (GOLD) 1 HOUR
Still unable to shake its focus from 4800 despite the risk on mood seen in US equities.
For the bulls to take back control, the down trendline and 4813 would need to be broken.
Otherwise, short-term risk still tilted towards the downside (retracement) but contained while above 4762-67.

Forex Market Snapshot
Quiet start to the day with US500 and NAS100 sitting at record highs and the dollar trying to pay some notice (i.e. slipping).
EURUSD focus is again on 1.18 but still below it.
GBPUSD bounced after finding support above 1.35
USDJPY 159-160 remains-a sticky zone with the BoJ likely looming at the top,
Otherwise it is another headline watching dsy waiting for news on US-Iran talks, which could take place as early as this weekend. One school of thought is there won’t be a meeting until both sides have agreed on major sticking points.

NAS100 (NASDAQ)1 HOUR
New record high (25413) makes resistance a guess so use 26500 as a pivotal level as firmly above it would not only put 27000 but 28000 on the table as potential targers.
On this chart, needs to hold above 26127 for a strong bi. Below it would slow momentum but not negate the upside risk.

April 15 Earnings Release Stocks
(BAC) Bank of America Corporation reported strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $30.4 billion, up 7.2% year over year and exceeding expectations, and adjusted EPS of $1.11, beating analyst estimates of $1.02 by 8.9%; diluted EPS rose 25% year over year, net interest income increased 9%, return on tangible common equity reached 16%, and loans grew during the quarter.
(FHN) First Horizon Corporation reported strong Q1 2026 results, with earnings per share of $0.53, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 and up from $0.42 a year earlier; revenue rose 6.2% year over year to $862 million, supported by 6% net interest income growth, adjusted ROTCE above 15%, and robust commercial and industrial (C&I) and commercial real estate (CRE) pipelines.
April 15 Earnings Release Stocks
(ASML) ASML Holding N.V. reported strong Q1 2026 results, with total net sales of €8.77 billion, up 13.2% year over year and within its prior guidance range, alongside net income of €2.76 billion and a gross margin of 53%; the company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to €36–40 billion, expects Q2 revenue of €8.4–9.0 billion, and announced a total dividend of €7.50 per share while executing €1.1 billion in share buybacks.
(MS) Morgan Stanley reported strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue rising 16% year over year to $20.58 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.43, beating analysts’ estimates by 13.6%; the quarter featured record trading revenue, with advisory fees and wealth management revenue reaching all-time highs, a CET1 ratio of 15.1%, and the stock rising roughly 4.6–5% intra day.
GBP taking a hit on this poitical headline (below 1.3543 is an outside day)

Market Update
Correlations working against risk: Oil up, EURUSD and stocks down
Might be a reality check that the path to peace is not just a meeting (yet to be confirmed)
Oppostunity to run stops (e.g. below ERURUSD 1.1772)… US500 tested its former record high (NAS1200 dipped back below its former record high).so far limited follow through waiting for the next headline

NAS100 (NASDAQ) 1 HOUR
Breaking its former record high (26224) puts NAS100 in unchartered waters where resistance is a guess..
Ussing the “50” level. 26500 is the next pivotal resistance.
Otherwise, needs to hold above 26224 for a strong bid while only back below 25950 would indicate a pause and cool the risk..

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