The global crude oil markets remain unstable amid persistent geopolitical tensions and supply disruption. Prices remained volatile in the last session, with Brent crude briefly rising above $101 per barrel before falling back toward $98. The perplexity surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran kept the markets oscillating on both sides. When US President Donald Read More…
Gold prices jumped sharply on Wednesday, rising more than 2% as a weaker US dollar and lower oil prices improved the metal’s short-term outlook. Spot gold rose to about $4,588 per ounce, while US futures rose by more than 4%, getting close to the $4,600 mark. The dollar’s drop made gold cheaper for investors outside Read More…
US equities bounced back as geopolitical tensions showed early signs of easing at the beginning of the week. However, underlying risks continue to cast doubt on the rally’s sustainability. Investor confidence rose after President Trump said that US-Iran talks were fruitful, which eased fears of further escalation in the Middle East. This caused oil prices Read More…
Global currency futures indicated the week would start slowly. The US dollar held steady amid rising geopolitical tensions and a mixed outlook for monetary policy. The US Dollar Index futures (DXY) traded near 99.65, up slightly, as investors sought safety in the dollar. But the move lacked strong follow-through, as it failed to break above Read More…
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…
