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AI trade unravels again, dollar soft after PCE data, oil resumes slide
Apple price hike triggers renewed AI jitters; chip stocks lead slump. Oil falls back following gains from Iranian strike on Hormuz vessel. Fed rate hike bets scaled back after PCE inflation data and Fedspeak. US dollar retreats further, gold st...
Markets brace for NFP, CPI and Fed bets
The US Non-Farm Payrolls report arrives a day early this week, taking centre stage as traders look for fresh clues on the Fed's next move. Markets will also be watching key inflation and manufacturing data, alongside central bank commentary fro...
Stocks bounce back, gold and oil breach key levels, dollar pauses
Micron earnings smash expectations, dispelling AI bubble fears. US futures rebound as lower oil prices further boost sentiment. Oil tests $70 a barrel amid progress in US-Iran talks. US dollar rally stalls but gold stays under pressure after br...
Tech rout and Fed hike bets fuel global risk aversion
Dollar extends gains amid hike bets and safe haven flows. After solid US PMIs, focus shifts to US PCE inflation. BoJ officials argued about faster hikes, pound resumes slide. Stocks tumble amid AI and semiconductor selloff. R...
Dollar gains on hawkish Fed, yen near 40-year low, oil slips on Iran talks
Dollar rises on hawkish Fed rate bets, awaits key data. Pound rebounds as UK political uncertainty is already absorbed. Yen to a nearly 40-year low; authorities warn but do not intervene. Oil falls on US–Iran talks; equities slip on higher Fed ...
Dollar strength persists as attention shifts to UK politics
US, Iran agree on a 60-day roadmap; will the Strait of Hormuz reopening last? US dollar is well supported despite light Fedspeak; could euro/dollar’s bearish breakout persist? Dollar/yen climbs as investors question Japanese Finance Ministry’s ...
Hawkish Fed fuels dollar, yen and gold extend declines
Dollar extends rally after hawkish Fed decision. Yen stays weak despite intervention and hawkish BoJ rhetoric. BoE remains on hold, remains in no rush to hike. Stocks rebound, futures slide, gold falls on Fed hike bets.Risk Warning: Our ...
Dollar, Yen, Euro & Pound in Focus Ahead of Major Releases
After a packed week of central bank decisions, markets now turn to key economic data. From Eurozone and UK PMIs to US core PCE, inflation and growth signals will guide movements across FX, stocks, gold, and crypto. Watch the yen amid BoJ expect...
Dollar rallies on Fed’s hawkish hold; BoE awaited
Dollar rises after Fed signals rate hike in 2026. New Chair Warsh does not submit a rate projection. BoE to stand pat; focus to fall on guidance. Stocks slide on Fed outcome, but futures rebound.Risk Warning: Our services involve a signi...
Fed Warsh’s debut monopolizes market interest
US-Iran agreement preparations progress, but Israeli officials remain deeply dissatisfied. Lower oil prices reflect confidence in the deal, but risk assets fail to rally. Focus on Fed Chair Warsh’s first meeting; could he upset expectations? Do...
Middle East deal optimism lingers as attention shifts to the Fed
US and Iran sign MoU but risk of last-minute drama remains elevated as Israel remains unhappy. Oil prices pause drop, while the dollar recovers most of Monday’s losses. BoJ hikes as widely expected, but dollar/yen still trades above 160; RBA pa...
Relief rally in full force as US and Iran reach deal
US and Iran announce deal to reopen Hormuz and extend ceasefire. Oil tumbles as Hormuz blockade to end and Iran to resume exports. Dollar also retreats, but gold and cryptos surge on easing inflation fears. Stocks extend rally ahead of Fed and ...
Wall Street rallies on US-Iran deal hopes, oil drops
Trump says deal with Iran is close, but Tehran denies anything isapproved. Stocks rebound sharply after tough week, but drop in oil signalscaution. Dollar retreats slightly as Fed rate hike bets pushed back. Limitedupside for gold a...
How the Israel-Iran ceasefire & 4 central banks will rock markets
Geopolitical chaos meets a massive week of central bank decisions, and market volatility has returned. We take a look at what the Fed, BoJ, BoE, and RBA may signal next amid rising energy costs and a fragile ceasefire. Don’t miss our analysis o...
Stock and gold selloff eases; ECB and US PPI eyed next
US-Iran strikes continue for second night but markets steadier after selloff. AI rally hit by Oracle earnings and rate expectations as ECB set to hike. US CPI data briefly calms inflation nerves, attention turns to PPI report. Oil choppy within...
US CPI in focus as risk appetite falters
Fresh US-Iran hostilities fail to push oil prices sustainably higher; peace deal expectations remain intact. US equity markets are under pressure despite strong SpaceX IPO demand. Today’s US CPI report could prove pivotal for Fed expectations a...
Risk appetite faces crucial tests ahead
Markets remain mostly optimistic about a US-Iran deal despite setbacksand the recent hostilities. US equity markets in the spotlight amidst AIenthusiasm and the imminent SpaceX IPO. Risk appetite could be testedby stronger US CPI da...
Dollar rallies, stocks tumble as NFP report fuels Fed hike bets
Strong US jobs data boost dollar and Fed hike expectations. Rising Middle East tensions push oil prices higher. Gold falls as rising yields and strong dollar reduce its appeal. Wall Street tumbles, led by tech and AI stocks.Risk Warning:...
NFP awaited for direction amid Middle East stalemate
Fresh setback for US-Iran talks after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire. Oil nevertheless pares some weekly gains. But AI stocks succumb to profit taking, crypto rout deepens. Dollar slips ahead of jobs report as Fed rate hike bets ease sligh...
Markets brace for US CPI, ECB Decision & SpaceX IPO
This week is packed with high-impact events that could drive major market moves. The US CPI report may shape expectations for Fed policy and influence the dollar, while the ECB meeting could signal the start of rate hikes and support the euro. ...
Risk-off eases on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, yen pinned near 160 level
Irael and Lebanon announce ceasefire, reviving peace hopes. But oil and dollar only marginally lower as caution prevails. Yen struggles near 160 per dollar despite Ueda’s hawkish tilt. Wall Street snaps winning streak; more losses likely as Bro...
Middle East tensions lift oil and dollar, Fed hike bets intensify
Dollar gains as Middle East tensions escalate. Inflation concerns intensify, Fed hike bets move forward. Dollar/yen tests 160 and pulls back amid intervention warnings. Wall Street hits record highs, gold falls back below $4,500.Risk War...
Dollar pauses on peace hopes, but Fed hike bets remain intact
Dollar rises on Middle East tensions, but ceasefire news ease pressure. Markets still pricing possible Fed rate hike amid inflation risks. Dollar/yen near 160 as Katayama softens intervention tone. Wall Street hits fresh record highs, gold rema...