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Key Takeaways Futures slip: Dow futures fell 213 points (-0.4%), S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.1% as Hormuz tensions flared. Iran turns away warships: Iran’s navy claimed it repelled enemy warships in the Strait of Hormuz with a “swift and decisive warning,” per Reuters citing …
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7 July, 2026 10:27 pm
Dow Jones Pulls Back From Record High as Tech Selloff and Rising Oil Prices Rattle Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a new all-time high on Tuesday before giving up its…
7 July, 2026 5:46 pm
Gold Rebounds as Central Bank Buying Strengthens Long-Term Support
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday after an early decline, with the precious metal regaining momentum …
7 July, 2026 4:12 am
AI Chip Rally Returns as Oil Prices Retreat: Can the Technology Boom Keep Driving Global Markets?
Semiconductor Stocks Regain Momentum After a Brief PullbackTechnology shares bounced back strongly a…
7 July, 2026 1:07 am
Japanese Yen Slides Toward 40-Year Lows as Markets Doubt Immediate Government Action
The Japanese Yen came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the week, pushing the US Dollar…
6 July, 2026 6:42 pm
A New Trading Week: Why Are Markets on Edge?
The trading week of July 6–10, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most complex of the summer, combi…
6 July, 2026 6:21 pm
June ISM Services PMI Points to Cooling Business Activity in the US
The US services sector continued to expand in June, although growth eased slightly from the previous…
6 July, 2026 4:27 pm
Dollar’s Cautious Climb Signals Bigger Moves Ahead as Fed Decision Looms
The US dollar is edging higher today, posting modest gains that reflect a mood of cautious optimism …
3 July, 2026 9:26 pm
Oil Prices Rise as Weak US Jobs Data and Middle East Tensions Boost Market Sentiment
Crude Oil Rebounds as Dollar WeakensOil prices moved higher on Friday, recovering part of their rece…
3 July, 2026 8:20 pm
Euro Struggles to Build Momentum as Markets Reassess Fed and ECB Rate Outlook
The euro posted modest gains against the US dollar on Friday but struggled to extend its advance as …
Market Analysis
May, 2026
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4 May 2026 4:20 pm
Oil spikes as conflicting reports emerge over alleged Iranian strike on US warship
Key Takeaways Crude oil prices surged more than 4% during the European session, with WTI near $103.50 and Brent around $112, following reports of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars News Agency said a US warship was hit by two missiles after ignoring warnings, while state TV …
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4 May 2026 3:29 pm
Gold Stuck in Limbo: Iran War Inflation Fears and Hawkish Central Banks Crush Bullion’s Safe-Haven Shine
Key Takeaways Prices steady: Spot gold held at $4,612.98/oz, while gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,624.14/oz. Two months of pain: Gold is nursing back-to-back monthly losses as inflation fears overshadow safe-haven appeal. Other metals firmer: Spot silver rose 0.4% to $75.6945/oz, while spot platinum gained 0.9% to $2,010.0/oz. Trump’s Hormuz …
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4 May 2026 2:39 pm
Bitcoin Smashes Past $80K to Three-Month High: ETF Tsunami Powers Rally as Strategy Hits Pause Button
Key Takeaways Three-month peak: Bitcoin surged 2.7% to $80,286.5, riding a near 12% gain in April on bargain buying. ETF inflows roar: Net inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.97 billion in April — the highest level since October 2025 when Bitcoin last hit a record. But still below …
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4 May 2026 1:55 pm
Yen Holds Gains After Tokyo’s $35 Billion Intervention Strike: Analysts Warn Macro Tide Still Works Against Currency
Key Takeaways Yen edges up: USD/JPY slipped 0.1% to 156.92, retreating slightly from an earlier climb to 155.69 amid thin holiday trading. Biggest weekly jump since February: The yen spiked roughly 1.5% against the dollar last week. $35 billion strike: Reuters reported Tokyo may have spent as much as 5.48 …
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4 May 2026 1:10 pm
Europe Treads Water as Trump’s Hormuz Rescue Bid Meets Mine-Strewn Reality
Key Takeaways Muted European open: The Stoxx 600 and DAX both rose 0.2%, while the CAC 40 and FTSE 100 traded broadly unchanged. Trump’s Hormuz push: The president announced a new effort over the weekend to help vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain scarce. Mine danger …
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4 May 2026 12:34 pm
RBA Set to Pull the Trigger Again: Third Rate Hike of 2026 Expected as Iran War Inflation Bites
Key Takeaways Hike widely expected: The RBA is anticipated to raise rates by 25 basis points to 4.35% on May 5 — its third hike of the year. Easing cycle reversed: The move will fully unwind the brief easing cycle of 2025 and return rates to late-2024 levels. Inflation alarm …
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4 May 2026 11:42 am
Oil Holds Above $100: Trump’s Hormuz Rescue Pledge Falls Flat as OPEC+ Hikes Output on Paper Only
Key Takeaways Modest gains: Brent crude rose 0.6% to $108.84 per barrel, while WTI added 0.6% to $102.59 — both bouncing back after Friday’s losses. No deal in sight: The absence of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement continues to constrain supplies and prop up prices above $100. Hormuz still choked: Shipping …
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4 May 2026 3:23 am
Weekly Recap: Historic Central Bank Stances, Earnings Act as Market’s “Safety Valve”
While some weeks pass in silence, others redraw the global economic map. The trading week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, falls firmly into the latter. Between five major central bank decisions, a historic Fed dissent, aggressive Japanese intervention to bolster the Yen, and blockbuster tech earnings, market expectations …
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2 May 2026 12:33 am
Gold Attempts to Glitter as Dollar Weakens
Gold prices climbed above the $4,600 mark, extending gains as Japan’s intervention in currency markets pushed the U.S. Dollar lower. At the same time, news of a new proposal from Iran helped ease oil prices, lifting investor sentiment and supporting Wall Street’s positive tone. Fed Keeps a Watchful EyeDespite the …
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2 May 2026 12:01 am
A Landmark Trade Gesture: China Expands Zero-Tariff Access for Africa
China has announced it will scrap tariffs for nearly all African countries, extending duty-free access to 53 nations until April 2028. The only exception is Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Beijing has highlighted the move as a sign of its commitment to Africa, positioning itself as the first …
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1 May 2026 11:38 pm
Trump Targets EU Autos with 25% Tariff Shock
President Donald Trump announced he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, a sharp increase that could shake global markets. He accused the EU of failing to comply with last year’s trade deal, insisting the higher tariffs would push European manufacturers to move …
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1 May 2026 11:03 pm
Only Slight Advance: Trade Threats and War Headlines Keep Greenback in Retreat
The US Dollar managed a modest bounce on Friday after sliding to its lowest point in two weeks, but the recovery did little to change the bigger picture — the greenback is ending the week in the red, battered by a perfect storm of geopolitical uncertainty and renewed trade war …
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