Geopolitics and Fiscal Uncertainty Drive Fresh FX Volatility USD: The US Dollar continues to gain support as markets gradually price in escalating Gulf tensions. Analysts see room for the DXY to move toward 101.50 if geopolitical risks intensify. Oil: Brent crude has climbed back to $90/barrel. Markets are now focusing less on short-term spikes and […]
USD/JPY Daily Update USD/JPY traded around 162.40, remaining close to its multi-decade high as the wide US-Japan interest rate gap and stronger US Dollar continue to support the pair. Technically, the pair remains above its key moving averages, while the RSI near 61 signals bullish momentum without entering overbought territory. 162.85 is the key breakout […]
Global Market News: Key Developments Across Major Assets on July 20, 2026 The Nasdaq index navigates a volatile environment following a sharp tech sell-off. Market sentiment was heavily impacted by a breakthrough from Chinese AI startup Moonshot claiming its new model rivals top US offerings. This sparked a broad decline in AI valuations and semiconductor […]
European Markets Slip as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices European equities opened lower on Friday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher and renewed concerns that inflation could remain elevated. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 declined around 0.6% in early trading, although it remained on course for a modest weekly […]
Daily Market News Brief 16/07/26 President Trump delivered a rare wartime primetime address from the White House East Room Thursday night, but the speech focused largely on election-related claims rather than the escalating conflict with Iran. He barely mentioned the war, saying “We have the strongest and most powerful military by far anywhere in the […]
The Nasdaq 100 has recorded 1% or greater daily moves in 20 of the last 26 trading sessions, a level of volatility previously seen only during major market events including the dot-com crash, the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID shock, and the 2022 bear market. Analysts say uncertainty over earnings, interest rates, and Middle […]
Global Market News: Key Developments on July 15, 2026 • The Nasdaq Composite advanced recently, propelled by a strong rebound in semiconductor shares and solid earnings from major United States banks. Market sentiment was further lifted by cooler-than-expected consumer inflation data, easing investor fears of immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Technology equities remain in […]
Global Market News: Key Developments on July 14, 2026 The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.55% to close at 25,873.18, snapping a three-day winning streak. The decline was driven by a notable sell-off in the technology and semiconductor sectors, which followed a sudden slump in Asian chipmakers. Market sentiment was further pressured by renewed concerns regarding the […]
Global Market News: Key Developments Across Major Assets on July 13, 2026 NasdaqNasdaq 100 futures retreated approximately 1% on Monday as rising bond yields and surging oil prices weighed on technology equities. This pullback follows a strong finish last week, highlighted by the record $26.5 billion United States market debut of South Korean memory chipmaker […]
Global Market News: Key Developments Across Major Assets on July 10, 2026 The Nasdaq is preparing for a historic debut as South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix begins trading its American Depositary Receipts today. Priced at $149, the $26.5 billion IPO is the largest US listing by a foreign company, driven by its dominance in artificial […]