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. […]

Global markets declined as rising oil prices and restrictions on artificial intelligence chips negatively impacted the technology sector; focus shifted to US employment data Global stocks recorded a slight decline as increased geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices negatively affected investor confidence. The Nasdaq Composite fell due to the impact of declines in semiconductor stocks […]

Commodities Shockwave: Persian Gulf Disruptions Reshape Global Markets Energy: Oil, LNG & Gas on Edge Oil surged above $85/bbl, the highest since July 2024, before settling near $81.40/bbl after President Donald Trump pledged safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Insurers are cancelling war-risk coverage for tankers — naval escorts may help, but implementation will […]

Middle East Conflict Whipsaws Markets: Nasdaq Rebounds, DAX Sinks, Oil Jumps as Hormuz Traffic Stalls Global markets turned highly volatile following the outbreak of a U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran over the weekend. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite recovered from steep early losses to post modest gains, supported by strength in energy shares and major […]

US-Israeli Strikes Spark “Oil Shock” The commodities market has opened with a massive gap this morning following a weekend of unprecedented escalation.   Brent crude futures skyrocketed by as much as 13% at the open, hitting a high of $82/bbl before stabilizing near $78. WTI opened near $75, a sharp jump from Friday’s $67 close, […]

Emerging Markets Surge as AI Rotation Accelerates A blistering rally in emerging markets is challenging the long-standing dominance of U.S. equities. South Korea’s KOSPI has doubled in six months and surged sharply in early 2026, powered by semiconductor strength and AI-driven optimism. Shares of Samsung Electronics have more than tripled over the same period, reflecting […]

Oil Falls Over 1% on Rising US Inventories Amid Renewed US-Iran Nuclear Talks Global markets are regaining footing after recent volatility, with investors rotating back into equities as AI-related panic subsides. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite is stabilizing and drifting modestly higher, supported by easing fears around software-sector disruption. Attention is firmly on upcoming […]

Global Relief Rally Lifts Equities to Records; Oil Near Six-Month High as Iran Talks Loom Global markets are regaining footing after recent volatility, with investors rotating back into equities as AI-related panic subsides. In the U.S., the Nasdaq Composite is stabilizing and drifting modestly higher, supported by easing fears around software-sector disruption. Attention is firmly […]