Global markets started the week under pressure as U.S.-Iran tensions and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy remained the main focus. U.S. strikes and Iran’s retaliation pushed Brent crude above $90, while Asian equities declined. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish comments at Jackson Hole increased expectations of a September rate hike. Higher Treasury yields and […]
Global Markets: Fed Takes Center Stage as Risk Appetite Remains Fragile GLOBAL MARKETS Global Markets Weekly Outlook: 31 August–4 September 2026 Global markets enter the week facing a complex combination of monetary policy uncertainty, weakening labour-market signals, rising energy prices and heightened geopolitical risks. The key theme for the week is increasingly clear: the Federal […]
Global Markets: Fed Takes Center Stage as Risk Appetite Remains Fragile Global risk appetite remains strong but fragile as investors assess the latest technology rally while preparing for the most important event of the day: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. US equities ended August 27 on a positive note, led by technology stocks. […]
Dollar Holds Near One-Week High as Markets Await Warsh’s Jackson Hole Debut The U.S. dollar is holding near a one-week high as investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first major speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the future path of monetary policy. EUR/USD is trading around 1.1652, while GBP/USD is near 1.3597. […]
Nvidia Earnings Lift U.S. Stock Futures U.S. stock-index futures moved sharply higher in after-hours trading on Wednesday after Nvidia delivered another strong earnings report, providing relief to markets that had remained cautious throughout the session. Nasdaq 100 futures gained nearly 1%, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures rose around 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively. The […]
Global Markets: Oil, Yields and Nvidia Take Center Stage Global markets are entering a critical trading session as investors focus on falling oil prices, easing US Treasury yields, Nvidia earnings and upcoming US inflation data. Wall Street ended the previous session on a positive note, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones gaining 0.3%, while […]
Dollar Stays Range-Bound Ahead of PCE & Jackson Hole The U.S. dollar remains trapped in a narrow range as markets await July PCE inflation data and the Jackson Hole symposium. Middle East tensions are easing, with renewed Iran-Oman talks and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz improving risk sentiment. Oil prices are sliding, with […]
Gold Pulls Back as Markets Await Fed and Inflation Signals Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday after briefly reaching their highest level in more than three months, with investors shifting their focus toward upcoming U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting. Spot gold traded around $4,640 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures […]
Global Markets: A High-Volatility Week Ahead Global risk appetite has weakened at the start of the week, with sharp selling across Asian equities, continued pressure on technology stocks and investors reducing exposure ahead of several major market catalysts. The combination of US Treasury yields, PCE inflation, Jackson Hole, oil prices and Nvidia earnings is likely […]
Gold Climbs as Dollar Weakness and Fed Outlook Stay in Focus Gold prices rose to their highest level in more than three months on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and growing uncertainty in bond markets. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to around $4,641 per ounce after gaining more than 5% last week, while U.S. […]