Oil prices continued the subdued momentum on Thursday as geopolitical risks in the Middle East eased, while persisting supply concerns dragged the benchmark lower. Brent crude futures slipped 0.50% to $65.90 while WTI fell 0.60% to $62.15. The downward trend reveals a broad bearish sentiment dominating the energy market, with analysts debating not the fall Read More…
Gold futures price broke new ground, soaring above $4,000 for the first time in history as investors fled to safety amid political turmoil, economic fragility, and Fed rate cuts. The metal is up more than 50% YTD, making it one of the top-performing assets in 2025. Gold’s rally remains fueled by a storm of uncertainty. Read More…
US equities began the week with the tech and metals sectors leading the rally, pushing the indices higher as the Nasdaq surged beyond the 25,000 mark. The markets are not only betting on short-term strength but on a multi-year growth cycle fueled by automation, AI, and digital infrastructure. Capital flows are increasingly tilted towards innovation Read More…
Currency futures are experiencing a higher volatility as political shocks in France and the US government shutdown collide with central bank expectations. The Euro FX futures (6E) remain under pressure, shedding around 50 ticks from Monday’s opening price. The unexpected resignation of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has shattered confidence in the euro bloc, enticing Read More…
US interest futures extended gains on Friday, with the 10-year Treasury note contract for December (ZN1) holding near 113.00 territory. This reflects a yield equivalent of around 4.10%, a pullback from early September levels, highlighting a quick reaction of market participants on repricing the Fed’s policy path. The futures markets are pricing in risk when Read More…
Crude oil futures remain volatile as traders balance near-term geopolitical risks with concerns about oversupply. Brent crude edged up to $65.50 on Thursday while WTI climbed to $62.00 area, recovering modestly from earlier losses. The rebound occurred amid concerns about a potential disruption to Russian crude oil exports. However, the upside remains capped by rising Read More…
Gold futures extended their rally on Wednesday, with December contracts trading above $3,920, supported by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising odds that the Federal Reserve will pivot to rate cuts sooner than anticipated. The metal has surged 47% so far in 2025, with 11% gains in September alone, marking its best monthly performance Read More…
US equities started the week with fresh optimism as equity fund inflows surged, reflecting a higher investor appetite for growth themes and anticipation of policy support. According to Reuters, $12 billion flowed into US equities in the week ending September 24. This was the strongest weekly inflow in several months, benefiting the large-cap tech stocks. Read More…
Currency futures found respite on Monday after experiencing a significant retracement last week. The fear of a potential US government shutdown has weighed on the US dollar, lifting the major currencies. Following the Fed’s cautious commentary and a series of upbeat US data, the markets appear to shift towards a more balanced outlook. Over the Read More…
US interest futures came under selling pressure this week as upbeat US data prompted traders to scale back aggressive bets for rate cuts. The Fed’s meeting in September delivered a 25-bps rate cut, but Fed Chair Powell stressed that the policy will remain data-dependent with no pre-commitment to a cutting cycle. The Fed’s nuance, combined Read More…
