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Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
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- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Oil jumps on fresh US strikes on Iran but stocks stay upbeat
Send us Fan Mail Hopes of immediate Iran deal dashed after US " self-defence " strikes. Oil spikes higher, US dollar advances, but US stock futures stay…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Risk markets rally, dollar slides on US-Iran deal hopes
Send us Fan Mail The imminent US-Iran deal has boosted risk assets, with oil prices declining aggressively. Despite the initial reaction, investors remain…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Equities resume climb despite Iran uncertainty as oil see-saws
Send us Fan Mail Markets await update on US-Iran talks amid progress and intransigence. Oil stays choppy in headline-driven trading but headed for weekly…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
All Eyes on PCE as Dollar Braces for Impact
Send us Fan Mail All eyes are on the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE report, which could shift rate expectations and spark volatility across FX…
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Oil creeps up despite Iran hopes, stocks mixed after Nvidia
Send us Fan Mail Trump says Iran talks in ‘final stages’ but investors remain nervous. Oil prices pare losses amid worries about supply and depleting…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Nvidia holds the key to the next leg in risk assets
Send us Fan Mail No light at the end of the Middle East talks tunnel; oil prices remain dangerously high. US equity markets are shielded by Nvidia earnings…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Oil, yields and Nvidia test investors’ stamina
Send us Fan Mail Middle East negotiations continue to dominate market sentiment. Elevated oil prices and Treasury yields cast a shadow over equities. A strong…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar strengthens amid rising geopolitical risks
Send us Fan Mail Dollar hits 2-month high on Middle East tensions. Higher oil prices add to inflation fears and increase Fed hike bets. Yen enters intervention…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Markets on Edge: Fed minutes, inflation & Nvidia earnings in focus
Send us Fan Mail A pivotal week for global markets is ahead as investors focus on Fed meeting minutes, inflation data, and Nvidia earnings. Key economic…
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Dollar and oil edge up, stocks and bonds sink as inflation fears grow
Send us Fan Mail Hormuz limbo lifts oil prices, fuelling inflation worries. Bond yields jump across the board on firmer rate hike expectations. Gold and stocks…
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Stocks hit new highs despite rising yields and Trump-Xi showdown
Send us Fan Mail AI-fuelled stock rally shows no sign of easing as Cisco latest to smash earnings. US PPI data adds to heightened inflation risks as Treasury…
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Hot US inflation data bolster Fed rate hike bets
Send us Fan Mail Dollar rises on strong US inflation and US-Iran stalemate. Hotter-than-expected CPI bolsters Fed rate hike bets. Markets await outcomes from…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Risk appetite soft amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Send us Fan Mail Dollar rebounds on stalled US-Iran talks. Oil up, lifts inflation expectations and Fed hike bets. Yen volatile amid intervention talk, pound…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Trump rejects Iran plan, risk markets remain relatively calm
Send us Fan Mail US President rejects fresh Iran proposal, raising risk of renewed hostilities rises. Newsflow triggers muted risk-off reaction; oil bounces…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Markets await NFP data amid Middle East uncertainty
Send us Fan Mail Dollar rebounds amid renewed Hormuz uncertainty. Inflation concerns reemerge ahead of nonfarm payrolls. Japan’s wage data support BoJ rate…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
A Volatile Week Ahead: CPI, the Fed Chair Vote, and Rising Geopolitical Risk
Send us Fan Mail Traders prepare for a high‑impact week as US CPI inflation, Federal Reserve developments, and escalating geopolitical risks drive market…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar slides as oil plunges on renewed peace hopes
Send us Fan Mail US-Iran deal hopes intensify, pushing oil off the cliff. Dollar retreats as easing inflation fears reduce Fed hike pressure. Yen jumps on…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar weakens, risk assets rally as geopolitical tensions ease
Send us Fan Mail Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’, reopens the door to a peace agreement. Risk appetite improves further, even though oil prices remain near…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Geopolitical tensions rise, but markets mostly keep their nerve
Send us Fan Mail Heightened risk of renewed US-Iran hostilities following yesterday’s developments. Oil stabilizes and risk appetite remains supported; bitcoin…
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AI and Iran optimism supports risk appetite as earnings continue
Send us Fan Mail Trump says US to escort ships trapped in Hormuz but mixed signals on talks. Wall Street at record high as stellar Apple earnings underscore…
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Fed split pushes yen past 160, oil surges on fresh Iran fears
Send us Fan Mail Three-way split at Fed livens up Powell’s last meeting, puts yen in jeopardy. Oil prices jump again as Trump signals impatience with Iran…
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Fragile risk sentiment ahead of Fed and key earnings
Send us Fan Mail Slow progress in US-Iran talks keeps oil price elevated, unaffected by UAE’s OPEC exit. Fed meeting in focus, but all eyes are on key earnings…
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Rising oil prices dampen risk appetite
Send us Fan Mail Investors grow impatient with the slow progress in US-Iran talks. Oil prices edge higher again as the Hormuz Strait remains closed, putting…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Calm before the storm as investors brace for a crucial week
Send us Fan Mail Muted market movements as investors prepare for an action-packed week; oil prices hover above $95. Iran proposes a peace plan, as US-Iran…
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Dollar strength builds on Middle East tensions, yen intervention risk rises
Send us Fan Mail Dollar extends gains on renewed Middle East attacks. Oil prices surge, reinforcing inflation concerns. Yen weakens further, moving closer to…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Middle East tensions flare up as ship attacks lift oil and strengthen dollar
Send us Fan Mail Attacks near Hormuz raise geopolitical risk and ceasefire concerns. Oil spikes toward $100 on supply fears, lifting inflation expectations…
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Oil shrugs off ceasefire extension as Hormuz still shut
Send us Fan Mail Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely despite Iran cancelling talks. But with Hormuz Strait remaining shut, oil prices dip only modestly…
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Markets await US-Iran talks and Warsh testimony
Send us Fan Mail US-Iran direct talks in focus, as the two-week ceasefire is seen being extended. Markets are in anticipation mode as the probability of…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Friday’s optimism fades as Middle East uncertainty returns
Send us Fan Mail Geopolitical risks remain elevated, with US-Iran talks and the ceasefire in focus. Markets reassess Friday’s exuberance as the Strait of…
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Focus remains on Middle East peace talks, yen slides
Send us Fan Mail Dollar and oil rebound on uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks. Yen falls as BoJ Gov. Ueda avoids hints of April rate hike. Wall Street rises…
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US equities surge to new record highs, while the dollar decline pauses
Send us Fan Mail Major US stock indices post new all-time highs, but is this rally masking deeper concerns? Progress is made in US-Iran negotiations as oil…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar extends slide, stocks rally as ceasefire optimism persists
Send us Fan Mail US-Iran truce hopes and PPI miss boost Fed cut bets. Dollar extends fall against all other major currencies. Yen the second biggest loser in…
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Risk-on momentum persists amidst US-Iran agreement hopes
Send us Fan Mail Reports of fresh US-Iran talks scheduled as the former blocks the Strait of Hormuz. Both the dollar and major equity indices return to…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Risk-on momentum fades as US-Iran ceasefire wobbles
Send us Fan Mail Two-week truce is already under threat as Israel continues its operations in Lebanon. Iran demands payment to open the Strait of Hormuz; Trump…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Markets welcome Middle East ceasefire but oil signals caution
Send us Fan Mail A two-week US-Iran truce has been agreed, prompting a risk-on market reaction. Dollar, oil and bond yields drop, while equities and gold…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Oil maintains steady ascent as Trump’s Iran deadline looms
Send us Fan Mail Markets on edge ahead of Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen Hormuz. Trump doubles down on Iran ultimatum, threatens to ‘take out’ country…
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Mood improves amid Iran ceasefire hopes and Trump threats
Send us Fan Mail Trump warns Iran of ‘hell’ if Strait of Hormuz isn’t opened by Tuesday. But ceasefire hopes still alive on reports of US-Iran negotiations…
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Stocks and dollar steadier as oil supply fears ease, NFP eyed
Send us Fan Mail Oil futures surge ahead of long Easter weekend but ease off highs. Hopes of reopening of Hormuz help equities to halt selloff. Dollar slightly…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Oil surges again as Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’
Send us Fan Mail Trump’s address offers little reassurance apart from fresh escalation. Oil futures jump back above $100 as Trump has no plan for opening…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar rises even as Trump reiterates willingness to end the war
Send us Fan Mail Dollar remains strong, but investors start considering rate cuts again. Traders are more concerned about economic growth than hot inflation…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Dollar reign amplified by oil rebound, yen bulls wake up
Send us Fan Mail Dollar extends gains as the Houthis enter the conflict. WTI crude oil rebounds and emerges back above $100 per barrel. Yen fueled by…
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Dollar and oil strengthen as hopes for war end fade
Send us Fan Mail Trump extends Hormuz deadline, but prepares to send more troops. Dollar flexes its muscles as oil extends rebound. Yen intervention fears…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Rumours of a weekend ceasefire fail to inspire risk markets
Send us Fan Mail US-Iran negotiations continue, but there is still ground to cover for an agreement. A weekend ceasefire could trigger a sharp correction in…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Relief rally fizzles out amid doubts about US-Iran talks
Send us Fan Mail Hopes raised as US and Iranian officials to hold talks in Pakistan. But oil pares losses as investors question peace efforts. Risk of further…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Risk aversion intensifies as US and Iran exchange new threats
Send us Fan Mail Trump threatens Iran’s power plants, Iran pledges to retaliate. Dollar rebounds as oil rallies and reignites inflation concerns. Gold extends…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Oil cools on efforts to lift supply but rate hike bets gather pace
Send us Fan Mail Oil prices retreat from week’s highs as world leaders seek to boost supply. But inflation fears persist; rate hikes become baseline, Fed not…
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Gold and stocks sink after hawkish Fed as oil keeps rising
Send us Fan Mail Central banks on inflation alert as Fed, BoC, BoJ and SNB hold rates. BoE and ECB next to decide, as investors price in more rate hikes. Iran…
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Oil stabilization supports equities ahead of Fed and BoC meetings
Send us Fan Mail Oil steadies, allowing risk appetite to improve and US equities to rally. US dollar weakens ahead of the Fed meeting; gold’s struggles…
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Dollar rally stalls but markets stay fragile ahead of central bank meetings
Send us Fan Mail Oil prices rise despite reports of US-Iran communication. Gold hovers around $5000, as equities benefit from Nvidia CEO commentary. RBA hikes…
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Markets juggle geopolitical risks and rate decisions
Send us Fan Mail Dollar stabilizes as Trump wants to open the Strait of Hormuz. Investors anticipate only one Fed cut this year; Fed decision awaited. RBA set…
- Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks
Stocks sink, dollar and oil extend gains as Trump warns Iran
Send us Fan Mail Brent crude stays above $100 as Iran’s new leader vows to keep Hormuz shut. Hopes of quick end to war fade as Trump makes new threat against…
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Oil spikes again despite reserves release as fighting escalates
Send us Fan Mail US and IEA release record barrels of oil but Brent crude hits $100 again. Iran continues to strike ships and oil infrastructure in the Gulf…
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Hopes of truce fade as Middle East conflict escalates
Send us Fan Mail Dollar rebounds as strikes continue despite Trump’s optimistic remarks. Investors scale back Fed rate cut bets head of US CPI data. Aussie…
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Risk appetite improves as Trump says Iran war is nearly over
Send us Fan Mail Dollar pulls back as Trump says Iran war is “very complete”. Oil falls sharply, inflation fears ease, investors add to rate cut bets. Wall…
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Oil jump puts risk assets under pressure
Send us Fan Mail Oil price rise scares both investors and the US administration. Dollar rally pauses, while gold’s inability to climb is surprising. Asian…
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US NFP report awaited amid Iran war
Send us Fan Mail Dollar rebounds as Middle East war rages. Nonfarm payrolls on tap as investors scale back Fed cut bets. WTI crude rallies above $80 per…
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Dollar rebounds as Iran war enters sixth day
Send us Fan Mail Dollar pulled back on Wednesday on NYT report. Rebounds on Thursday as Iran strikes Israel.Investors further scale back Fed cut bets on…
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Dollar takes a breather while oil ignores Trump proposal
Send us Fan Mail Middle East newsflow monopolizes market moves; oil rally persists. Dollar rally pauses, potentially opening the door to a small risk-on…
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Dollar gains as risk-off reaction deepens
Send us Fan Mail Risk appetite takes another hit; dollar rally gathers pace. Strangely, gold drops and US yields rise, as investors prefer to remain liquid…