Market Update

Gold prices recovered on Thursday after falling to their lowest level in nearly two months, as the US Dollar eased following renewed optimism surrounding a possible extension of the truce between the United States and Iran. The precious metal climbed back toward 4,480 dollars per ounce after briefly touching an …

Federal Reserve officials signaled that the fight against inflation may not be over, warning that additional interest rate hikes could still be possible if price pressures fail to ease over the coming quarters.The comments come as investors continue to closely monitor the direction of US inflation and the future path …

Key Takeaways Dollar rises: The DXY climbed 0.2% to 99.36, hovering around its strongest level since April. Euro and pound retreat: EUR/USD slipped 0.1% to $1.1614, while GBP/USD fell 0.2% to $1.3396. Strikes resume: The U.S. attacked targets in southern Iran, drawing IRGC retaliation against a U.S. base in Kuwait. …

Key Takeaways Futures fall: Dow futures dropped 60 points (-0.1%), S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.4%. Wall Street held records: All three major indexes closed at all-time highs Wednesday as traders focused on earnings and AI. S&P’s streak at stake: The benchmark is on pace …

Key Takeaways Direct military exchange: The U.S. struck targets near Bandar Abbas; Iran’s IRGC retaliated by hitting a U.S. military base in Kuwait. Kuwait defends against attacks: Kuwaiti authorities confirmed defending against drone and missile strikes. U.S. downs Iranian drones: Reuters reported the U.S. military shot down four Iranian attack …

Key Takeaways Futures ease: S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% to 7,525.20, Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.5% to 29,890.75, and Dow futures ticked down 0.1% to 50,703.0. Record session overnight: All three major indexes hit all-time closing highs after Iranian state media reported a draft Hormuz framework was being discussed. Fresh …

Key Takeaways Gold falls: Spot gold dropped 0.4% to $4,438.92 per ounce, while gold futures eased 0.3% to $4,467.57. Range-bound for 10 days: Spot prices have been trapped between $4,400 and $4,600 per ounce since mid-May. Silver and platinum retreat: Spot silver fell 0.9% to $73.9595/oz, while spot platinum dropped …

Key Takeaways Crude rockets higher: Brent surged 3.8% to $97.83 per barrel, while WTI jumped 4% to $92.26 — recouping a bulk of this week’s sharp losses. Iran hits U.S. airbase: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed strikes on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait in retaliation for American attacks on Bandar Abbas. …

Key Takeaways Asian stock markets retreated on Thursday as fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran dampened recent investor optimism over a near-term peace agreement, while traders turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data later in the day. Wall Street’s major indexes closed at all-time highs overnight on hopes of …

Progress toward a potential agreement between the United States and Iran slowed after both sides became increasingly divided over issues tied to Tehran’s nuclear program and demands for sanctions relief.The slowdown follows days of growing optimism that negotiations were moving closer to a breakthrough that could help ease regional tensions …