Market Update

Gold rebounded sharply on Monday, recovering from a steep decline that had pushed prices to their lowest level this year. The recovery comes after a near 8% sell-off, as investors seized the opportunity for bargain hunting following news that planned military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure have been postponed.The delay …

Silver has had a turbulent week, falling sharply from around $96 to $65 per ounce, as geopolitical tensions and energy market shocks rattled investors. After peaking above $120 per ounce in January, the white metal has now lost more than 30% in just a few weeks, reflecting both market panic …

The Japanese Yen is showing renewed weakness as global energy shocks and shifting market flows continue to shape currency dynamics. Analysts say that the yen’s recent slide reflects broader economic pressures, including rising global yields and strong foreign investment by Japanese households, which are undermining the currency’s value. Market watchers …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday after earlier gains, as investors reacted to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT): The U.S. Dollar Index dipped 0.1% to 99.59 EUR/USD slipped 0.1% to 1.1560 GBP/USD …

U.S. stock index futures rallied sharply on Monday, as markets responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT): Dow Jones futures jumped 1.9% S&P 500 futures rose 1.8% Nasdaq 100 futures gained …

United Airlines shares moved lower in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced further reductions to unprofitable routes, as it prepares for a prolonged period of elevated fuel costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. By 05:59 ET, the stock was down 1.7% ahead of the opening bell. Fuel …

Bitcoin declined on Monday, extending losses from the weekend as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed investors away from risk-sensitive assets. By 01:34 ET (05:34 GMT): Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $68,652 The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now given back part of its recent gains, as markets reassess the …

Gold prices tumbled sharply in Asian trading on Monday, as rising concerns over inflation and persistently high interest rates overshadowed the metal’s traditional role as a safe haven—even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified. By 02:18 ET (06:18 GMT): Spot gold fell 4.6% to $4,287.05 per ounce Gold …

Oil prices traded in volatile fashion on Monday, hovering near recent peaks as geopolitical tensions escalated sharply following a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. By 00:26 ET (04:26 GMT): Brent crude rose 0.6% to $112.91 per barrel WTI crude gained …

Global markets endured an extraordinary week of dramatic volatility (ending March 22, 2026). Major central bank decisions collided with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—specifically the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict. This direct threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for 20% of global oil and gas supplies, created a …