Key Takeaways: Futures Bounce Back: U.S. index futures climbed in overnight trading, reversing a sluggish regular session after President Trump announced an indefinite extension to the Iran ceasefire. Inflation Anxieties Linger: While immediate conflict fears have eased, elevated oil prices and supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to …

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin breaks out: The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged past $78,000, setting up its third consecutive day of solid gains. Geopolitical relief: President Donald Trump’s indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has softened the U.S. dollar and fueled a relief rally across digital assets. Corporate accumulation: Strategy Inc (NASDAQ: …

Key Takeaways: Broad Market Sell-Off: European equities took a hit, with the Stoxx 600 falling 0.9% and the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 both dropping 1.1% amid severe geopolitical anxieties. Ceasefire on the Brink: The impending expiration of a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has markets on edge, further complicated by the …

Key Takeaways: Gold Recovers: Spot gold climbed 0.9% to $4,763.66, bouncing back from a one-week low following the indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Silver and Platinum Surge: Both industrial-leaning precious metals posted robust gains, with silver jumping 2.4% and platinum rising 2.3%. Diplomatic Deadlock: Despite the ceasefire extension, planned …

Key Takeaways: Crude Edges Lower: Brent and WTI slipped roughly 1% in volatile Asian trading following an indefinite extension to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Diplomatic Gridlock: Despite the truce, peace talks have stalled completely, with both Washington and Tehran canceling planned negotiations in Pakistan. Hormuz Stranglehold: The Strait of Hormuz remains …

Key Takeaways: Ceasefire Extended: President Trump has paused further U.S. military strikes to give Tehran time to present a “unified negotiating proposal.” Diplomatic Deadlock: U.S. Vice President JD Vance canceled his diplomatic trip to Pakistan after Iran officially refused to attend negotiations while under blockade. Economic Stranglehold: The U.S. naval …

Key Takeaways: Futures rebound: U.S. stock futures tick higher as “dip buyers” look past weekend geopolitical flare-ups, banking on an extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Warsh in the hot seat: Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces his Senate confirmation hearing today, where his commitment to central bank independence will …

Key Takeaways: Headline beat: U.S. retail sales jumped 1.7% in March, significantly topping the 1.4% forecast, but the surge was largely fueled by soaring prices at the gas pump rather than organic demand. The conflict premium: A 24.1% spike in retail gasoline prices—driven by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran—is estimated …

Key Takeaways: Cautious trading: European equities opened mostly subdued, with the Stoxx 600 inching up just 0.1% as geopolitical anxieties cap upside momentum. Ceasefire on the brink: The imminent expiration of a fragile U.S.-Iran truce has investors on edge, exacerbated by conflicting signals regarding upcoming peace talks in Pakistan. Warsh …

Key Takeaways: Massive Capital Injection: Amazon is investing $5 billion immediately into Anthropic, with an additional $20 billion tied to future commercial milestones. $100 Billion AWS Commitment: In return, Anthropic has committed to spending over $100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure over the next decade. Silicon Independence: The …