Market Update

U.S. stock index futures edged lower Thursday as the euphoria of Wall Street’s best session in a year gave way to a more sober assessment of a ceasefire agreement already showing signs of strain. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% to 6,782.81, Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3% to 25,002.0, and Dow …

Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Thursday, following modest gains in the previous session, as investors weighed renewed tensions in the Middle East and the uncertain outlook for a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Spot gold hovered at $4,720.68 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June slipped 0.7% …

Bitcoin edged lower on Thursday, pausing its recent rally as investors reassessed the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and growing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $70,862.6, after posting strong gains earlier in the week on optimism over a potential two-week ceasefire and upcoming peace …

European stocks started Thursday on a cautious note, with major indices showing mixed performance as investors weighed renewed geopolitical risks and a rebound in oil prices following the previous session’s rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both edged lower by 0.2% and …

U.S. President Donald Trump said all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain deployed around Iran until a “real agreement” is secured with Tehran, underscoring continued tensions despite a temporary ceasefire. In a social media post, Trump warned that “the shootin’ starts” if no deal is reached, although he …

Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

Gold prices are stabilizing after a recent surge, retreating slightly from a three-week high but holding strong as the US Dollar softens and oil prices drop. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,735, down from an intraday high of $4,857, reflecting both market relief and lingering uncertainty.Ceasefire Boosts …

The temporary ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026, triggered a massive rotation of liquidity across global financial markets. Following nearly six weeks of regional tensions that disrupted around 20% of global oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz, investors responded swiftly, shifting capital away …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains steady near 99.10, buoyed by safe-haven demand as investors interpret the latest FOMC Minutes. The release confirmed that Federal Reserve policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” stance. Markets quickly adjusted to the cautious tone, reflecting ongoing concern about persistent …

Bitcoin surged back above $72,000 this week, marking a decisive bullish move as traders signal renewed confidence in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Though down at the time of writing—$71,343, a drop of $597 or 0.83% as of 21:50 GMT+2— the recovery comes on the heels of improving macroeconomic sentiment, and …