Market Update

Global markets are preparing for one of the most important weeks of the month as investors closely monitor key US economic data, inflation figures and major corporate earnings reports. Despite a shortened trading week in the United States due to the Memorial Day holiday, financial markets are expected to see …

The European Union is preparing a new wave of trade measures targeting Chinese imports as tensions between Brussels and Beijing continue to escalate. European officials are expected to discuss emergency economic tools designed to protect local industries from what the bloc describes as unfair competition and industrial overcapacity coming from …

Brent and WTI crude slide several percent as geopolitical tensions ease and traders price in potential supply stability.Global oil prices fell sharply as renewed optimism over US–Iran negotiations sparked expectations of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The potential progress toward a diplomatic understanding has reduced fears of supply …

Gold prices jumped sharply at the start of the week as investors reacted to growing optimism surrounding a possible US-Iran agreement that could reduce tensions in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Spot Gold climbed more than 1% to trade near the $4,570 level after renewed diplomatic …

The US Dollar opened the new trading week on a weaker footing as investors increasingly focused on the possibility of a breakthrough in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Growing optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement has sparked a broader shift toward risk appetite across global markets, placing renewed pressure on …

Key Takeaways Brent breaks $100: The global benchmark plunged 4.7% to $95.55 per barrel, while WTI slid 5.1% to $91.70. Framework deal reached: Iran and the U.S. have reached a framework of an agreement, per an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson. Hormuz specifics missing: The current MOU draft does not include …

Key Takeaways Dollar softens: The DXY and dollar index futures both fell 0.2%, retreating after modest weekly gains. Holiday-thinned trade: U.S., Hong Kong, and South Korean markets closed, keeping volumes muted. “Largely negotiated”: Trump claimed the U.S.-Iran framework deal is mostly done, covering the war’s end and Hormuz reopening. Rubio’s …

Key Takeaways Gold jumps: Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,558.55 per ounce, while gold futures gained 0.8% to $4,593.34. Silver surges: Spot silver jumped 2.9% to $77.7250 per ounce. Platinum rallies: Spot platinum climbed 2% to $1,968.12 per ounce. Dollar and yields retreat: A sharp drop in both the greenback …

Key Takeaways Brent breaks $100: Futures slid 5.6% to $97.74 per barrel — the weakest level in nearly three weeks. WTI plunges: U.S. crude fell 6.1% to $90.71 per barrel. Rubio’s “pretty solid” framework: The Secretary of State said the U.S. and Iran have a solid framework deal on reopening …

Key Takeaways Nikkei hits record: Japan’s benchmark index surged as much as 3.3% to an all-time high of 65,408.87 points. TOPIX also records: The broader index climbed 1.6% to 3,953.89 — another all-time high. Chip stocks lead: Renesas Electronics and Rohm each surged 10% on AI and semiconductor momentum. Nasdaq …