Market Update

US stock markets received notable support on Monday, driven by a wave of optimism linked to strong corporate earnings, which helped major indices close in positive territory despite ongoing economic and geopolitical pressures.Major benchmarks, including the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100, recorded modest gains, …

The Euro is facing mounting pressure against the US Dollar as rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fuel energy fears and strengthen expectations for tighter US monetary policy.Growing instability in the Gulf has pushed oil prices higher once again, bringing global energy risks back into focus. At the …

The US Dollar jumped sharply after reports and rumors circulated claiming that an American vessel had been targeted near the Strait of Hormuz during escalating tensions in the Gulf region.The reports triggered immediate panic across global markets, sending investors rushing toward safe-haven assets and briefly pushing oil prices sharply higher. …

Sudden Market Shock Revives Intervention FearsThe Japanese Yen stabilized on Monday after a dramatic burst of volatility rattled currency markets and reignited speculation that Tokyo had quietly stepped into the market to support its struggling currency. During Asian trading, the USD/JPY pair suddenly plunged before rebounding just as quickly, a …

Key Takeaways Iran’s bold claim: Tehran’s navy says it turned away enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Iranian state TV. CENTCOM pushback: The U.S. command confirmed no American navy ships were hit, while two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the strait. Tehran …

Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 213 points (-0.4%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.1% as Hormuz tensions flared. Iran turns away warships: Iran’s navy claimed it repelled enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Reuters citing …

Key Takeaways Crude oil prices surged more than 4% during the European session, with WTI near $103.50 and Brent around $112, following reports of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars News Agency said a US warship was hit by two missiles after ignoring warnings, while state TV …

Key Takeaways Prices steady: Spot gold held at $4,612.98/oz, while gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,624.14/oz. Two months of pain: Gold is nursing back-to-back monthly losses as inflation fears overshadow safe-haven appeal. Other metals firmer: Spot silver rose 0.4% to $75.6945/oz, while spot platinum gained 0.9% to $2,010.0/oz. Trump’s Hormuz …

Key Takeaways Three-month peak: Bitcoin surged 2.7% to $80,286.5, riding a near 12% gain in April on bargain buying. ETF inflows roar: Net inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.97 billion in April — the highest level since October 2025 when Bitcoin last hit a record. But still below …

Key Takeaways Yen edges up: USD/JPY slipped 0.1% to 156.92, retreating slightly from an earlier climb to 155.69 amid thin holiday trading. Biggest weekly jump since February: The yen spiked roughly 1.5% against the dollar last week. $35 billion strike: Reuters reported Tokyo may have spent as much as 5.48 …