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 …
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Market Analysis
May, 2026
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28 May 2026 1:06 pm
Wall Street Futures Slip After Record Run: Iran Strikes Resume and PCE Inflation Test Looms
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 …
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28 May 2026 11:19 am
Gold Stuck in Tight Range as Iran Strikes Reignite Inflation Fears: PCE Data Could Seal the Deal on Rate Hikes
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 …
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28 May 2026 10:21 am
War Reignites: Iran Strikes U.S. Airbase in Kuwait as Peace Deal Hopes Collapse and Oil Surges 4%
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. …
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28 May 2026 9:32 am
Asian Stocks Retreat as U.S. Launches Fresh Iran Strikes: Nikkei Pulls Back from Record Highs as PCE Data Looms
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 …
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26 May 2026 12:38 am
US–Iran Talks Slow Over Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief
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 …
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25 May 2026 11:50 pm
Global Markets Brace for GDP, Inflation Data and Big Tech Earnings in a High-Impact Week
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 …
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25 May 2026 10:29 pm
EU–China Trade War Fears Rise as Brussels Prepares Emergency Measures Against Chinese Imports
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 …
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25 May 2026 9:09 pm
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as US–Iran Peace Talks Lift Global Market Sentiment
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 …
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25 May 2026 8:51 pm
Gold Rebounds Strongly Amid Middle East Ceasefire Optimism
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 …
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25 May 2026 7:53 pm
Dollar and Oil Swing Wildly as Geopolitics Intensify
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 …
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25 May 2026 4:32 pm
Brent Crashes Below $100 as Iran Framework Deal Emerges: Tehran Drops Toll Threat But Hormuz Details Murky
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 …
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25 May 2026 2:13 pm
Dollar Retreats as Iran Peace Hopes Flush Out Safe-Haven Premium: Rupee Rebounds on RBI’s “Whatever It Takes” Pledge
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 …
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