Key Takeaways Dollar at 6-week peak: The DXY rose 0.1% to 99.42, with the euro slipping 0.1% to $1.1595 and the pound flat at $1.3390. Well above pre-war levels: The greenback remains significantly elevated since the U.S.-Israel assault began in late February. Energy exporter shield: Investors view the U.S. as …

Key Takeaways Bitcoin edges up: The world’s largest crypto rose 0.4% to $77,175.4 after dipping near $76,000 at the start of the week. Off last week’s highs: Bitcoin has lost momentum after touching $82,000+ last week. Trump’s “very quickly”: The president said the Iran war could end rapidly if negotiations …

Key Takeaways Gold slips: Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,468.64 per ounce, while gold futures dropped 0.3% to $4,470.95. Near weakest since April: Prices remain close to their lowest levels since early April. Global inflation wave: A string of strong inflation readings worldwide reflects the Iran war’s energy shock. Hawkish …

Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.5%, TOPIX slipped 1.7%, KOSPI dropped 2.5%+, and Hang Seng declined 1.1%. Samsung collapses: Shares reversed early gains to fall more than 4% after labor negotiations broke down. Strike confirmed: Samsung’s union said it will go ahead with its planned strike starting Thursday, …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $110.87 per barrel, while WTI dropped 0.3% to $98.87 — both extending Tuesday’s 1% declines. Trump’s optimism: The president told lawmakers the Iran war could end “very quickly.” Vance joins in: Vice President JD Vance said Tehran wants to make a …

Key Takeaways Dollar holds firm: The DXY was mostly unchanged at 99.22 as investors weighed Iran-linked inflation concerns. Major peers retreat: Euro fell 0.3% to $1.1621, while the British pound dropped 0.1% to $1.3405. Dollar above pre-war levels: The greenback’s safe-haven appeal remains intact thanks to America’s energy-exporter status. Asian …

Key Takeaways Iran’s full proposal: Tehran sent a plan to stop hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and seek reparations for war damage. Demands U.S. retreat: Tehran wants American forces to exit areas close to Iran. Sanctions and blockade: Iran demands removal of sanctions, unfreezing of funds, and end to …

Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 84 points (-0.2%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.6%. Nvidia drops premarket: The AI chip giant fell ahead of Wednesday’s earnings, with Micron and Western Digital also dipping. Mixed Monday close: Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell, while the …

Key Takeaways Crude falls: Brent oil futures fell 1.5% to $110.43 per barrel, while WTI dropped 1.1% to $103.33. Trump postpones attack: The president said he had delayed a planned military attack on Iran initially set for Tuesday. “Serious negotiations”: Trump confirmed peace talks are actively ongoing. Gulf countries’ plea: …

Britain’s labor market showed fresh signs of strain in March, with unemployment rising unexpectedly and payroll figures pointing to a sharper slowdown in hiring activity as businesses face mounting cost pressures and growing geopolitical uncertainty. According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, the UK …