US interest futures are sending mixed signals this week amid uncertainty over the Fed’s next move and the broader state of the economy. Short-term futures, such as 30-day Federal Funds contracts, indicate that investors disregard the odds of an immediate rate hike. After Fed Chair Powell said inflation is slowing, but the central bank is Read More…
Oil prices surged more than 6% in Thursday’s Asian session as markets adjusted to the fact that the US and Iran are likely to stay in a long-term conflict. President Trump’s recent speech did not make it clear how the situation could be de-escalated. Benchmark Brent crude rose more than 6% to trade above $107 Read More…
Gold futures soared to two-week highs on Wednesday. Prices remain volatile due to changing expectations about the Middle East conflict and US monetary policy. Bullion lost some of its small gains from the Asian session but managed to recover back above $4,700. Investors are pricing in Trump’s comments that Washington could end its military operation Read More…
US equities rose slightly on Monday after hitting multi-month lows as Treasury yields slipped and investors weighed the inflationary effects of rising energy prices against the growing risks to economic growth. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 mildly recovered from earlier losses as bond yields fell across the board. The move Read More…
Currency futures remain struggling as the US dollar stays strong near a two-week high on Monday, with the US Dollar Index futures (DX) staying between 100.15 and 100.35. The move occurred as tensions were rising in the Middle East, turning investors to safe-haven assets and also making markets rethink the Federal Reserve’s policy path. After Read More…
Interest futures have seen a sharp and unusual price change this week. Traders have shifted from pricing rate cuts to hedging against the probability of policy tightening as an energy-driven inflation shock spreads through global markets. Short-term contracts linked to near-term SOFR futures, especially expiring in June and September 2026, have seen implied yields rise Read More…
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…
