Ashraf Laidi

Ashraf Laidi

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Veteran FX strategist and author; cross‑asset macro and central bank watcher.

Key Market Targets Hit Before Vacation: DXY Down
SocialApr 8, 2026

Key Market Targets Hit Before Vacation: DXY Down

2 days before going on vacation, the key targets were hit. #DXY 200 DMA https://t.co/iYwNgfojQK

By Ashraf Laidi
New Hormuz Showdown Mirrors Nasser’s Suez Humiliation
SocialApr 8, 2026

New Hormuz Showdown Mirrors Nasser’s Suez Humiliation

1956: Abdel Nasser Suez victory & UK-France humiliation. 2026: Iran & (China) Hormuz victory & Dollar system humiliation. To be reviewed in 2 weeks.

By Ashraf Laidi
Chinese, Russian, Korean Firms Cash in on Iran Rebuild
SocialApr 8, 2026

Chinese, Russian, Korean Firms Cash in on Iran Rebuild

Multibillion $$ Bonanza for Chinese, Russian & South Korean companies rebuilding Iran factories, railways and nuclear facilities

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Rare DXY Gap Appears in 23‑Hour Futures Market
SocialApr 8, 2026

Rare DXY Gap Appears in 23‑Hour Futures Market

Very rare event in the 23-hr futures market where you rarely ever see gaps. Look at the #DXY tonight #forex $UUP $FXE #DXY https://t.co/vOGAm4AaUO

By Ashraf Laidi
Iran's Oil Flow Restored, Excluding Genocide Coalition
SocialApr 7, 2026

Iran's Oil Flow Restored, Excluding Genocide Coalition

Just as Iran was taken out of SWIFT money traffic in 2011, the coalition of genocide has been taken out of HORMUZ Oil traffic. The Strait remains wide open for those nations who PAY and those who are not participating in...

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Trump May Extend Iran Deal Deadline, Israel Threatens Missile Strike
SocialApr 7, 2026

Trump May Extend Iran Deal Deadline, Israel Threatens Missile Strike

Coming up in 2 hrs: Trump will say "Sane heads in Iran have helped keep the negotiations alive and I am happy to say Im announcing the deal-or-attack deadline to April 13th" Of course if he does say that, Israel...

By Ashraf Laidi
News Outlets Confuse GMT with London Time Zones
SocialApr 7, 2026

News Outlets Confuse GMT with London Time Zones

So many news services dont know the difference between GMT and London when reporting Trump 8pm eastern deadline. 8pm Eastern is midnight GMT = 1am London = 2am CET = 3am Mecca = 4am Dubai. Are we clear now?

By Ashraf Laidi
Key Nasdaq100 and Gold Levels Predicted Upcoming News
SocialApr 6, 2026

Key Nasdaq100 and Gold Levels Predicted Upcoming News

Gave the key levels on Nasdaq100 and gold and the "news followed" 2 days later https://t.co/xWV7xbQUXI

By Ashraf Laidi
Death Cross Signals Further 5% Market Drop
SocialApr 1, 2026

Death Cross Signals Further 5% Market Drop

By the time the #DeathCross (55 < 200 DMA) has happened (in case you're waiting for it) mkt would have dropped another 5%. careful.

By Ashraf Laidi
Weekend Strikes Exploit Market Closures and Holiday Gaps
SocialApr 1, 2026

Weekend Strikes Exploit Market Closures and Holiday Gaps

✅ Possible wknd invasion/raid when the markets are closed. ✅ Both of Israel's attacks on Iran (June 13) & (February 28)—occurred on Saturdays (markets closed). ✅ Easter Monday means a 3-day weekend window instead of the usual 2. Easter...

By Ashraf Laidi
Three 5s Converge: Gas, Tacos, Yield
SocialMar 31, 2026

Three 5s Converge: Gas, Tacos, Yield

The Three 5s are almost here. $5.8/gallon in Cali. 5th Week full of Tacos & 10 yr yield in the works.

By Ashraf Laidi
California Gas and Diesel Prices Far Outpace National Average
SocialMar 31, 2026

California Gas and Diesel Prices Far Outpace National Average

US gasoline hit $4/gallon according to latest AAA survey but in California, it's $5.89 for gasoline and $7.46 for diesel. https://t.co/bqPOGeuC3B

By Ashraf Laidi
Trump Demands Iranian Assets Seized to Fund War
SocialMar 31, 2026

Trump Demands Iranian Assets Seized to Fund War

What's next? Trump telling UAE he will accept their demands for US to stay in the war only if $500 bn in frozen Iranian assets in Gulf is confiscated and disbursed to US Treasury.... Biden tried it w/frozen Russian assets...

By Ashraf Laidi
Iranian Strike on Tanker Raises Stakes in Horm
SocialMar 31, 2026

Iranian Strike on Tanker Raises Stakes in Horm

🇺🇸 TRUMP: Tells aides willing to end war w/out reopened Hormuz. 🇮🇷 IRAN: warns US troops face death if sent to Kharg Islnd. Iran strike hits Kuwaiti crude carrier in Dubai port.

By Ashraf Laidi
Broker Attempted Defense Fund Purchase Before Iran Attack
SocialMar 30, 2026

Broker Attempted Defense Fund Purchase Before Iran Attack

Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack - https://t.co/8RQRd4zFhW via @FT

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Iran Threatens Middle East Campuses over US Condemnation
SocialMar 29, 2026

Iran Threatens Middle East Campuses over US Condemnation

Who thinks Iran will do it if no condemnation from Washington? ====Iran threatens US campuses in Middle East unless US formally condemns attacks on Iranian schools/Univ – POLITICO https://t.co/JTqtfBDNvK

By Ashraf Laidi
UAE’s Closure Drives Iran Toward Chinese Banking
SocialMar 29, 2026

UAE’s Closure Drives Iran Toward Chinese Banking

The faster UAE closes money window on Iran, quicker China becomes Iran's banker. 1)China pays for Iranian oil into Chnse bank accts2) Iran buys gold w CNY in Shanghai's CNY gold mkt & do what Russia did w China after...

By Ashraf Laidi
Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Demand End to Iran Attacks
SocialMar 28, 2026

Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Demand End to Iran Attacks

Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Israel and would continue operations until strikes on Iran and its proxy militant groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon stop.

By Ashraf Laidi
Western Markets Rise, Middle East Falls, Gold Steadies at $4100/Oz
SocialMar 27, 2026

Western Markets Rise, Middle East Falls, Gold Steadies at $4100/Oz

How the west was won, the MidEast was lost & $4100/oz gold held https://t.co/VJQ1W1pdz5 #forex #XAUUSD $GLD

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African World Cup Fans Must Post $15K US Bond
SocialMar 26, 2026

African World Cup Fans Must Post $15K US Bond

Fans and players from five African World Cup countries face $15,000 bond to enter US https://t.co/TdcZGXKG6N

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Operation Eagle Claw Ends in Tragic Rescue Failure
SocialMar 25, 2026

Operation Eagle Claw Ends in Tragic Rescue Failure

April 24, 1980: #OperationEagleClaw-- U.S. military rescue attempt of hostages in US Embassy in Tehran fails, resulting in deaths of 8 servicemen when helicopter collides w/ transport plane in Iranian desert....

By Ashraf Laidi
High Yields Fuel Doubt Over Trump's Iran Statement
SocialMar 23, 2026

High Yields Fuel Doubt Over Trump's Iran Statement

4.5% bond yields are too much for Bessent so he probably drafted the Trump statement about Iran talks. Irant not buying it https://t.co/I8PHct99Kf

By Ashraf Laidi
Indian Tanker Pays in Yuan, Signaling Petro‑Yuan Market Rise
SocialMar 23, 2026

Indian Tanker Pays in Yuan, Signaling Petro‑Yuan Market Rise

And Indian tanker has reportedly paid in Chinese yuan. Welcome to the #petroYuan market (thanks donald)

By Ashraf Laidi
Fannie, Freddie Flood Market with Big MBS Bids
SocialMar 22, 2026

Fannie, Freddie Flood Market with Big MBS Bids

A bit of weekend announcement aimed at stabilising soaring mortgage rates FANNIE, FREDDIE PLACE LARGE BIDS FOR MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

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Trump Demands Iran Open Hormuz Strait in 48 Hours
SocialMar 21, 2026

Trump Demands Iran Open Hormuz Strait in 48 Hours

TRUMP GIVES IRAN 48 HOURS TO OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ=== this ain't no tariffs deadline

By Ashraf Laidi
Gold Slides as BoE Signals Two 2026 Hikes
SocialMar 19, 2026

Gold Slides as BoE Signals Two 2026 Hikes

#Gold takes more beating as #BoE grows hawkish mkt prices TWO rate hikes in 2026 #forex

By Ashraf Laidi
Gold Selloff Driven by Profit‑Taking, Margin Calls, and Speculation
SocialMar 19, 2026

Gold Selloff Driven by Profit‑Taking, Margin Calls, and Speculation

Difnt explntns gold selloff by difnt people: 1. Reporters/Jr. anlysts: high inflation ends case 4 rate cuts 2. Jr.Traders: Selling few green holdngs to lock gains & absorb portfolio losses 4. AdvisoryNewsletters: Iran selling to finance ... 3. Sr Traders: Margin...

By Ashraf Laidi
Markets Rally as Fed Turns Less Hawkish than Expected
SocialMar 18, 2026

Markets Rally as Fed Turns Less Hawkish than Expected

Last year markets sold off on less dovish than expected Fed. Today they find relief on less hawkish than expected.

By Ashraf Laidi
AI Deal Surge Amid War Mirrors Endless Rate Cut
SocialMar 17, 2026

AI Deal Surge Amid War Mirrors Endless Rate Cut

What's the deal w/ the surge of AI deals related announcements during the War? is this the equivalent of the rate cut that will never come ?

By Ashraf Laidi
European Troika Questions Trump's Pivot From Greenland to Hormuz
SocialMar 16, 2026

European Troika Questions Trump's Pivot From Greenland to Hormuz

#EuropeanTroika to #Trump "I thought we were sending our troops to #Greenland. Now you want #Hormuz ?"

By Ashraf Laidi
Oil Still Below 1990 Gulf 200 DMA Record
SocialMar 14, 2026

Oil Still Below 1990 Gulf 200 DMA Record

The only record oil has not yet broken is the #1990Gulf 200 DMA extension playbook https://t.co/DJgyk7HJqv

By Ashraf Laidi
Disruption at Oman, UAE Oil Ports Could Spike Prices
SocialMar 12, 2026

Disruption at Oman, UAE Oil Ports Could Spike Prices

All eyes & hopes rest on the 2 main oil ports of #MinaAlFahal in Oman and #Fujeirah in UAE if any of these continues to be impacted then it's serious for oil prices. ميناء_الفحل #ميناء_الفجيرة#

By Ashraf Laidi
Hezbollah Downs Israeli Helicopter Amid 2006‑Era Midterm Tensions
SocialMar 8, 2026

Hezbollah Downs Israeli Helicopter Amid 2006‑Era Midterm Tensions

Sounds like 2006 all over again...which just happens to be #MidTermElection yearr ==== HEZBOLLAH HIT ISRAELI HELICOPTER IN EAST LEBANON

By Ashraf Laidi
US100 Reaches 200‑DMA, Up
SocialMar 8, 2026

US100 Reaches 200‑DMA, Up

And US100 hits the 200 DMA...400 pts from Friday's note issued 10 mins after NFP (time is GMT) https://t.co/bdLsTvTejL

By Ashraf Laidi
Geopolitical Tensions Push USD, Gold, and Oil Higher
SocialMar 1, 2026

Geopolitical Tensions Push USD, Gold, and Oil Higher

The old geopolitical playbook (USD up, gold up, oil up, bond yields down, stocks down) is on for now.

By Ashraf Laidi
Patience Pays: Trade Hits 2‑Month High, Still Uncertain
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Patience Pays: Trade Hits 2‑Month High, Still Uncertain

#Druckenmiller once said we mostly sit all day reading, researching & waiting. My "ideal trade" finally broke to 2-month high plenty of waiting. Does it have legs? https://t.co/m8fErQ5Bm0 #forex #GBP

By Ashraf Laidi
Japan PM Takaichi Mocks US over Dovish Central Bank Picks
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Japan PM Takaichi Mocks US over Dovish Central Bank Picks

"Mine is bigger than yours" "Mine is better than yours" "My Central Bank appointee is more dovish than yours" says Japan PM #Takaichi to #Trump after she picked 2 #reflationist candidates #forex $USDJPY #USDJPY

By Ashraf Laidi
BofA Records Highest Euro Allocation, Cuts US Exposure
SocialFeb 25, 2026

BofA Records Highest Euro Allocation, Cuts US Exposure

Bank of America show the biggest positive allocation to #euro assets on record in an impressive global rebalancing. A net 22% say they hold a lower-than-benchmark allocation to US, from just 6% at end of 2025. The backlash appears to...

By Ashraf Laidi
DXY Net Longs Flip Back to Positive Territory
SocialFeb 23, 2026

DXY Net Longs Flip Back to Positive Territory

#DXY net longs make it to net longs territory for now https://t.co/HWXbhMOOqi #forex $FXE $UUP https://t.co/Emg2FxVwkD

By Ashraf Laidi
Silver Near 10‑Month Streak Amid $2T Liquidations
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Silver Near 10‑Month Streak Amid $2T Liquidations

$2 trillion in forced liquidation blamed on chinese traders, margin hikes & Warsh pick, silver is 33 cents away from completing its 10th consecutive monthly candle (if it were monthend) #forex #XAUUSD #XAGUSD https://t.co/SOjpd04sAO

By Ashraf Laidi
Inflation Surges, Growth Slumps: White House Economist Stumbles
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Inflation Surges, Growth Slumps: White House Economist Stumbles

Higher than expected inflation and lower than expected growth. what an ugly day for white house chief economist hassett and Trump narrative. Do not worry, CPI is out next week and that's easier to manipulate.

By Ashraf Laidi
NFP Moved Ahead to Dodge Friday the 13th CPI Clash
SocialFeb 11, 2026

NFP Moved Ahead to Dodge Friday the 13th CPI Clash

Overheard "We preferred to release NFP today instead of Friday beause Friday is #Friday13th". CPI is on Friday.

By Ashraf Laidi
NFP Outlook: Expectation Management Raises 23K vs 15K
SocialFeb 10, 2026

NFP Outlook: Expectation Management Raises 23K vs 15K

#NFP tomorrow. After yesterday's verbal managing of expectations from Hassett and Miran. Will NFP hit 23K ? 15K ?

By Ashraf Laidi
Banking Chief Calls for Urgent European Payment Alternatives
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Banking Chief Calls for Urgent European Payment Alternatives

European alternatives to Visa and Mastercard ‘urgently’ needed, says banking chief - https://t.co/TJ18SQs5Bg via @FT

By Ashraf Laidi
Alphabet's Sterling Bond Hits Record £4.5bn Demand
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Alphabet's Sterling Bond Hits Record £4.5bn Demand

#Alphabet sterling bond raises a record £4.5 bn, with £24 bn in bids. They may start borrowing on behalf of Bessent if it continues like this $GOOG

By Ashraf Laidi
Alphabet Launches 100‑year GBP Bond, Eyes Currency Debasement
SocialFeb 9, 2026

Alphabet Launches 100‑year GBP Bond, Eyes Currency Debasement

#Alphabet to issue 100-year GBPSterling bond after having issued 50-year $17.5 bn USD bond in November. Also plns to issue CHF bond. They're betting further currency debasement #forex

By Ashraf Laidi