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Daniela Hathorn

Daniela is an experienced market commentator with a demonstrable history of delivering high-impact macroeconomic and technical analysis to clients. With Capital.com and formerly IG, she has built expertise in areas ranging from equities and forex to commodities and beyond, with an advanced ability to bring markets to life for retail traders.

Daniela Hathorn

Articles by Daniela Hathorn

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Gold stuck in a tug-of-war as momentum fades
Gold remains range-bound as traders react to the latest developments in the Middle East.
13:56, 22 April 2026
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Market Mondays: caught between de-escalation hopes and rising uncertainty
Markets remain headline driven as the latest developments in the Middle East point to higher risks of further escalation despite the ceasefire holding.
12:08, 20 April 2026
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Oil at $90, stocks at record highs — what are markets really saying?
US equities are storming higher despite oil still trading at elevated levels amidst the unresolved Middle East conflict. How is this possible?
07:56, 17 April 2026
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Oil spikes and recession fears: signal or false alarm?
A crude oil spike often precedes a recession. Should we be worried this time around?
08:38, 15 April 2026
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Market Mondays: Markets on edge as war narrative resets and earnings loom
Markets face renewed uncertainty about the Middle East conflict as the US and IRan are unable to reach an agreement, with both threatening further action.
10:13, 13 April 2026
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Equity markets remain optimistic about de-escalation as earnings season approaches
Equities continue to trade the optimism around the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East despite its fragility as focus shifts towards earnings season.
11:28, 10 April 2026
Oil pipelines
Oil drops on de-escalation hopes, but risks remain
Markets react to the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran with oil dropping over 10% from the recent highs
14:23, 8 April 2026
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Gold stabilises after selloff, but risks remain
Rising yields and expectations of less rate cuts from the Federal Reserve continue to limit the upside in gold despite the risk-on mood.
09:18, 1 April 2026
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Gold safe haven status questioned as selloff continues in precious metals
Precious metals struggle to find their footing as rising yields weigh on their appeal despite rising geopolitical risks.
07:21, 26 March 2026
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Market Mondays: markets on edge as Middle East conflict reaches critical juncture
Markets face a binary outcome as Trump imposes a timeline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz
13:51, 23 March 2026

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