US interest futures are pricing in a long period of tight policy after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark rate steady this week. A recent rise in global oil prices and ongoing inflation have made it harder for the Fed to ease up in 2026. The FOMC ended its two-day meeting on Wednesday Read More…
Crude oil prices surged significantly this week as tensions rose in the Middle East, supply chains were disrupted, and prices rose sharply, making markets worry that the energy crisis will last a long time. The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that carries about Read More…
On Wednesday, gold futures went up slightly and stayed close to the $5,000 psychological level. Investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s decision on policy. The price of spot gold went up 0.15% to $5,010.03 per ounce, while the US gold futures for April delivery went up 0.13% to $5,014.24. Traders stayed cautious Read More…
US equities advanced on Monday, rebounding from last week’s risk-off sentiment as easing oil prices and tentative signs of stability in the Middle East lifted investor confidence. The S&P 500 rose about 1.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 1% and the Nasdaq Composite added 1.2%. The move higher came as crude prices Read More…
As tensions rise in the Middle East, safe-haven flows continue to favor the US dollar. This is changing expectations for global monetary policy. The benchmark US Dollar Index futures (DXY) are trading close to 100.3, a level not seen since May 2025. The index is on track for a second consecutive weekly gain. The recent Read More…
US interest futures are showing a cautious view of Federal Reserve policy as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices change investors’ expectations from both short- and long-term contracts. 30-Day Federal Funds futures (ZQ) track expectations for the Fed’s policy rate. Traders have lowered their hopes for quick rate cuts as energy prices have gone up. Read More…
On Thursday, crude oil futures rose sharply amid more frequent attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure in the Middle East. The situation has raised concerns about long-term supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important oil transit routes in the world. During Asian trading hours, Brent crude, the global Read More…
Gold prices moved slowly in Wednesday’s Asian session as investors waited for important US inflation data and watched as tensions rose in the Middle East. Gold futures struggled to rally further after hitting a one-week high earlier. The precious metal stayed just around the $5,200 level during the earlier European session. The metal found mild Read More…
US equities are entering a period of greater uncertainty amid rising tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices, with market valuations stretched. This makes investors cautious about a probable correction in the S&P 500. On March 9, Wall Street analysts said the conflict in Iran could push the market lower, especially if energy Read More…
Currency futures saw significant volatility at the beginning of the week as the US dollar strengthened amid investor flows toward a haven. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East were the main reason behind the move. Investors turned to the greenback amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to Read More…
