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 […]
Safe Haven Status Broken: Inflation Fears Crush Gold While Sending Oil Soaring The commodities market is experiencing massive volatility today as geopolitical tensions reshape the global energy and metals landscape. Here are the major takeaways you need to know: Ceasefire Breakdown Ignites Oil: The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is essentially over. Following fresh US strikes […]
Commodities Update: Middle East Tensions, Oil Spikes & The Gold Rush! Persian Gulf Re-escalation: Oil prices are surging! ICE Brent spiked over 3% yesterday and added another 2.8% this morning, pushing past $76/bbl. This follows Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting firm US military retaliation. Sanctions Are Back: The US has […]
Market News Briefing — Tuesday, 7 July 2026 Nasdaq. US stocks rose Monday as pressure on the tech sector eased; the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1% while chip stocks recovered from a recent dip, with Alphabet, Apple, Meta and Tesla rallying. Nvidia supplier Foxconn reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales, a sign of sustained AI demand, putting the […]
Global Market News Summary — Monday, 6 July 2026 Nasdaq: US markets reopen today after the Independence Day closure on Friday. In the last session on 2 July, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8% to 25,832.67 amid a chip-sector slide, while June nonfarm payrolls came in at 57,000 versus 113,000 expected, with unemployment at 4.2%. Stock […]
Global Market News: Key Developments on July 3, 2026 With United States markets closed Friday for the observed Independence Day holiday, activity reflects Thursday’s session where the Nasdaq 100 declined 2.3 percent. The index faced a sharp semiconductor sell-off, with Micron falling 7.5 percent and other chipmakers dropping over 10 percent. Meta Platforms lost nearly […]