GLOBAL MARKETS GLOBAL MARKETS OVERVIEW The key themes for the new day will be controlled risk appetite on the U.S.-China front, renewed energy risks surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and elevated bond yields. The most important development over the weekend was Trump’s rejection of Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated […]
Global Markets News Briefing — Monday, 28 September 2026 Nasdaq. US futures opened the week lower after Friday’s gains. Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.7%, S&P 500 futures 0.4% and Dow futures 180 points, with rising oil prices weighing on early trade. Treasury yields spiked last week, the 10-year briefly reaching 5.23%, its highest since June 2007, […]
Global Markets: Rising Treasury Yields, Oil Volatility and US-China Trade Developments Shape the Outlook Global markets enter Friday, September 25, under pressure from rising US Treasury yields, a stronger US dollar and renewed uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Meanwhile, developments in US-China trade relations and the Middle East remain important potential catalysts for […]
Daily Market Highlights GLOBAL MARKETS: EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE FROM RISING YIELDS Asian markets are mostly trading lower on Friday as a renewed sell-off in global bonds weighs on risk appetite. Long-term U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to multi-year highs, putting pressure on equities as investors reassess the outlook for interest rates. Japan is outperforming the […]
GLOBAL MARKETS: BOND YIELDS RISE AS TRUMP-XI SUMMIT TAKES CENTER STAGE Global markets are turning more cautious on Thursday as rising bond yields and renewed inflation concerns weigh on risk appetite. The U.S. dollar is holding near a two-month high after stronger-than-expected economic data reinforced expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. U.S. Treasury yields are […]
GLOBAL MARKETS: AI RALLY CONTINUES AS OIL EASES Asian markets are extending their rally on Wednesday, with technology and semiconductor stocks leading gains. South Korea’s KOSPI is up around 1.2%, while Taiwan is also trading higher as renewed demand for AI applications continues to support the technology sector. The Nasdaq remains in focus after reaching […]
Global Markets: Technology Rally, Easing Oil Prices and Fed Policy Shape Market Sentiment Global markets enter Wednesday, September 23, with a cautiously positive tone as investors focus on the continued rally in technology and semiconductor stocks, easing oil prices, Federal Reserve policy expectations and upcoming US-China trade discussions. Asian equities are approaching their sixth consecutive […]
Global Market News Briefing – 22 September 2026 The Nasdaq Composite futures gained 2.26% on Monday to a record close of 30780, its first since June, supported by a rise in AI-related stocks. Chipmakers surged as early signs of success for Meta Platforms’ AI agent lifted enthusiasm; Meta jumped 11% and AMD topped $1 trillion […]
Global Markets: Easing Oil Prices, Fed Policy and US-China Talks Shape a Cautiously Positive Start to the Week Global markets enter Monday, September 21, with a cautiously positive tone as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, easing oil prices, developments in the Middle East, and renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and […]
Global Markets: Oil Eases as Tech Stocks Lead the Week Higher Global markets are starting the week on a firmer note as easing oil prices provide some relief to investors. Brent crude has pulled back after reports of increased oil flows from the Middle East, while hopes of further supply normalization are helping reduce some […]