Oil Swings Below $120 as Tensions Ease Slightly; DAX Slides, Nasdaq Sees Listings Activity Global markets remain volatile amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with energy prices driving sentiment while equities show mixed reactions. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite is seeing corporate-driven activity rather than broad direction. Horizon Quantum Computing began trading under ticker HQ […]

Middle East Escalation Shakes Global Markets Energy markets are on edge as geopolitical risks intensify:Oil Surge:Brent crude jumps above $112/bbl amid rising supply fears.LNG at Risk:Strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City — responsible for ~20% of global LNG trade — raises serious disruption concerns.Iran’s Critical Supply Hit:South Pars gas field (≈70% of Iran’s gas […]

Nasdaq Holds Gains Despite $100+ Oil Shock; Fed in Focus as Energy Risks Dominate Global Markets Global markets are showing resilience despite persistent energy-driven volatility and geopolitical risks. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite advanced between 0.5% and 1.2%, supported by strong corporate momentum even as oil prices remain elevated. Sentiment was boosted by Delta […]

Global Energy Crisis: Oil Surges as Hormuz Chokepoint Tightens Price Spike: Brent crude jumped 2.7% to $102.95, while WTI rose to $95.95. The market has officially reversed yesterday’s brief dip, fueled by renewed supply fears. The Hormuz Stranglehold: Approximately 20% of the world’s oil and LNG is currently stuck. The Strait of Hormuz is “mostly […]

Fed Rate Cuts Delayed as Middle East Tensions Cloud the Outlook   Geopolitical Shock Reshapes ExpectationsMarkets previously expected two 25bp rate cuts in 2026, but rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have shifted expectations to barely one cut, with the next move likely delayed.   Energy Prices Drive Inflation RisksMilitary tensions affecting shipping through […]

Futures Stabilize Ahead of Key Inflation Data U.S. stock futures edged slightly higher after steep losses in the previous session, as investors looked ahead to another crucial inflation reading. The market’s focus is on the January PCE price index, closely monitored by the Federal Reserve as its preferred gauge of inflation. Additional economic data due […]

Oil Spike Above $100 Jolts Global Markets; Tech Earnings Lift Nasdaq as Defense Stocks Rally Global markets are navigating sharp energy-driven volatility as escalating Middle East tensions push oil prices sharply higher. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite is seeing mixed corporate-driven moves. PayPay Corporation priced its IPO at $16 per ADS and began trading […]

Gold Market Update: War, Oil and Dollar Shape the Outlook Gold Holds Near Record LevelsGold prices remained steady below $5,200 per ounce, after gaining about 1% in the previous session, as traders continue to assess geopolitical risks and macro developments. Energy Markets Driving SentimentThe International Energy Agency (IEA) is reportedly considering the largest oil reserve […]

Oil Shock Sends U.S. Futures Lower as Middle East Conflict Escalates U.S. stock futures dropped sharply as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict involving Iran and regional tensions in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell about 1.3% and 1.6%, while Nasdaq‑100 futures […]

FX Daily: Risk Assets Rebound as Energy Shock Dominates Markets FX Daily: Risk Assets Rebound as Energy Shock Dominates Markets   Markets Stage a Reversal:After a volatile start to the week, global risk assets rebounded as U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that military operations in the Middle East could end soon, easing some market anxiety. […]