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Microsoft is a US technology company. In fiscal 2026, Azure revenue reached $101.9bn, while the company announced new reporting segments for fiscal 2027. Explore third-party MSFT price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Intel is a US semiconductor company. In September 2026, reports said it planned a roughly 10% increase in PC processor prices from 5 October. Explore third-party INTC price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Iberdrola is a Spanish utility group. On 10 September 2026, it confirmed €30m of battery and grid-equipment contracts with Ingeteam and Ormazabal. Explore third-party IBE price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Neinor Homes is a Spanish residential developer. In September 2026, it disclosed €3.63m in share buybacks and plans for more than €350m in post-AEDAS investment. Explore third-party HOME price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Markets end the week with caution as geopolitical tensions dominate the narrative ahead of the start of earnings season.

Oil jumps higher as Trump announces the ceasefire deal with Iran is over, reintroducing the Hormuz risk-premium into markets.

European indices take advantage of lower energy prices as the ECB stays ahead of the curve on inflation.

Markets focus on the latest economic data as central banks reiterate they are data-dependant at the ECB forum in Sintra.

Gold traded under pressure ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 29 July decision, as firm real yields, a resilient US dollar and easing haven demand weighed on prices. Explore third-party Gold price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

US Crude and Brent Crude fell after US–Iran talks eased supply concerns and OPEC+ agreed to raise output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August. Explore third-party crude oiL price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Markets end the week with a risk off tone as higher oil and disappointing earnings weigh on sentiment ahead of the FOMC meeting next week.

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USD/EGP traded near 50.73 after the CBE held interest rates at 19% and 20%, while June inflation data and Egypt’s latest IMF review remained in focus. Explore third-party USD/EGP forecasts and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

The bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged in July as inflation and growth remain in focus.

EUR/USD traded near 1.1400 in mid-July 2026, as a firmer US dollar, Strait of Hormuz tensions and French political risk influenced the pair. Explore third-party EUR/USD forecasts and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

The ECB is expected to keep rates on hold but forward guidance could be the key as geopolitical risks rise again.

Ethereum is the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, with July price action shaped by spot ETF inflows and Federal Reserve policy signals. Explore third-party ETH price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

XRP moved below $1.20 during June’s crypto sell-off, while Ripple’s 1 billion XRP escrow unlock kept supply in focus. Explore third-party XRP price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Ethereum is the native token of the Ethereum network. In June 2026, ETH traded near the low-to-mid $1,700s as ETF flows and upgrade timing shaped sentiment. Explore third-party ETH price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Solana traded below $70 on 8 June 2026, with spot ETF inflows yet to offset wider crypto selling pressure and cautious macro sentiment. Explore third-party SOL price targets and technical analysis. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.