Market Update

US stock markets began the week on uneven footing, with technology shares rebounding strongly from last week’s sharp losses while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind. The recovery was driven largely by renewed buying in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related companies, helping lift broader market sentiment after a turbulent trading …

Key Takeaways Dollar at 2-month peak: The DXY edged up 0.1% to 100.17 — its highest since April 6 — after Friday’s 0.7% surge. Jobs data the catalyst: The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May — well above forecasts — reinforcing bets the Fed could tighten further. December hike now …

Key Takeaways Trump’s urgent plea: The president posted on social media: “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.'” First Iran-Israel exchange since April: The attacks marked the most serious breach of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. How it started: An Israeli strike on Beirut triggered Iranian retaliation; Israel then hit targets in …

Key Takeaways Broad-based decline: The Stoxx 600 fell 0.9%, Germany’s DAX dropped 1.3%, France’s CAC 40 slid 0.9%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 was down 0.4%. Ceasefire collapses: Iran and Israel attacked each other for the first time since the April truce — the most serious breach yet. How it …

Key Takeaways Gold at 11-week low: Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,296.08 per ounce — its weakest level since March 23; gold futures dropped 1% to $4,322.60. Friday’s 3% slump extended: The yellow metal suffered its worst single-day decline in months on Friday’s payrolls shock. Jobs data crushes rate cut …

Key Takeaways Modest bounce: Bitcoin rose 1.5% to $63,053.7 after shedding nearly 18% last week — its worst weekly performance of 2026. Record ETF outflow: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.72 billion in outflows last week — the biggest weekly exodus since April 2025. Four-week outflow streak: Combined outflows over …

Key Takeaways KOSPI worst in Asia: South Korea’s index plunged as much as 8.8% on massive losses in chip heavyweights. Samsung falls 4.7%: The memory chip giant was among the biggest KOSPI drags. SK Hynix limits damage: Fell only 1.1% after announcing an advanced chips tie-up with Nvidia. Nikkei slides …

Key Takeaways Crude jumps: Brent rose 2.6% to $95.49 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.4% to $92.70 — sharply reversing last week’s late decline. Iran fires missiles at northern Israel: Multiple missile barrages were launched Sunday, with Israeli air defenses intercepting the projectiles. Retaliation for Beirut strike: Tehran said the …

The US dollar showed mixed performance over the past week, starting on a weak note as sentiment improved amid diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, before regaining strength later, supported by a combination of positive economic data, escalating geopolitical tensions, and rising oil prices. This is reflected, along with other …

Bitcoin’s slide toward the $60,000 threshold has become one of the most closely watched developments in global financial markets, marking a dramatic reversal from the euphoria that propelled the world’s largest cryptocurrency above $126,000 only months ago. More than 40% of its value has now been erased from the peak …