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 […]
Global Markets: BoJ Rate Hike, Lower Oil Prices and Strong US Equities Support Risk Sentiment Global markets enter Friday, September 18, with a cautiously positive tone as investors digest the Bank of Japan’s latest rate hike, the Federal Reserve’s recent policy decision, easing oil prices and strong performance across US equities. The Bank of Japan […]
Trump-Xi Summit: Commodities in the Spotlight Agriculture, energy, rare earths and sanctions are expected to be key bargaining chips when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Washington next week. US agricultural exports to China could gain momentum, with soybeans, corn and sorghum among the main products in focus. A potential reduction in tariffs could […]
Hawkish Fed Lifts Dollar as Focus Shifts to BOJ The U.S. dollar climbed to a seven-week high, with the Dollar Index rising to 100.33 after the Fed delivered a hawkish message. The Fed raised rates and signaled another rate hike in 2026, while new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sounded more hawkish than expected. U.S. Treasury […]
🌍 Global Markets – September 16, 2026 Global markets remain cautious ahead of today’s Fed decision, with the key market chain being oil → inflation → Fed policy → bond yields → equities. Elevated oil prices and rising Treasury yields continue to weigh on risk sentiment, while the Fed’s forward guidance is expected to drive […]
Dollar Holds Gains Ahead of Fed Decision Markets price around a 90% chance of a 25bp Fed hike, which could provide modest support for the dollar. USD/JPY climbed to 155.43, while EUR/USD remained near 1.1535 and GBP/USD around 1.3470. The dollar’s recent strength is supported by expectations that the Fed may need several hikes to […]