Market Update

Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.2% to $4,705.50 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,713.00. Tuesday’s pullback: Bullion fell 0.4% on a firmer dollar and elevated inflation readings. Negotiations on “life support”: Trump’s warning followed Tehran’s rejection of the U.S.-backed peace proposal. Hormuz …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $107.36 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $101.91 — following Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Three days of gains: Both contracts had rallied for three consecutive sessions. Ceasefire on “life support”: Trump’s rejection of Iran’s response to peace proposals continues to keep …

The Middle East conflict pushes Washington and Beijing toward a critical moment. The escalating Iran conflict is rapidly transforming the global political landscape, placing new pressure on both Washington and Beijing as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes visit to China. What was once expected to focus largely on …

Global Shockwave are hitting risk assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum came under pressure as markets reacted to a volatile mix of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and stronger-than-expected inflation in the United States. The shift in sentiment pushed investors toward safer positions, dragging digital assets lower in a broader …

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing a straightforward but strategic move: renaming its combat operations against Iran. The goal is to provide President Trump with greater flexibility as tensions in the region remain high and a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” which achieved …

Global oil markets have entered a renewed phase of aggressive upside momentum, with crude prices “rockets again” above the $100 per barrel mark in a move that is reshaping expectations across energy, inflation, and global trade. The rally is not a brief spike, but a sustained revaluation of oil prices …

The Japanese yen is once again under intense pressure as USD/JPY moves toward the 160 level, a zone widely seen as a critical threshold for both markets and policymakers.This level is not just a round number in trading—it has become a psychological and policy trigger point where volatility tends to …

Strong Earnings Beat Expectations and Lift Investor ConfidenceShares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jumped sharply after the company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence chips and rapid expansion in its data center business.The semiconductor company delivered revenue and earnings above market forecasts, reinforcing investor optimism …

Fresh US inflation data is raising new concerns across global markets, as persistent price pressures and geopolitical tensions continue to complicate the outlook for interest rates, energy prices, and economic growth.Inflation in the United States accelerated in April, fueled in part by higher oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict …

French lawmakers are set to question Patrick Pouyanne, the head of TotalEnergies, over the company’s soaring profits during the ongoing Middle East crisis and the sharp rise in global energy prices.The parliamentary hearing is expected to focus on the company’s earnings, fuel pricing policies, and tax contributions as consumers across …