Interest futures recovered sharply on Thursday after reports of a likely ceasefire extension deal between the US and Iran. The news sent US Treasury yields lower as oil prices collapsed and inflation concerns eased. At the same time, a set of downbeat economic figures lowered bets for a Fed rate hike in December. The bond Read More…
Oil prices plunged on Wednesday after top US officials’ remarks fueled hopes for a peace deal to end the Iran war. Meanwhile, traders remained worried about the fragile ceasefire in the previous session after reports of US strikes in Iran. The oil market has remained bearish since Wednesday last week, as the likelihood of a Read More…
Gold lost 1% of its value on Tuesday as market participants increasingly bet on a 25 basis point Fed rate hike this year. These bets increased after US military strikes in Iran. As a result, oil prices gained and inflation worries flared. Spot gold (Source: Bloomberg) Gold has dropped since the war began due to Read More…
Equities rallied on Monday amid growing optimism over a likely deal between the US and Iran to end their war. Progress in talks between the two countries has renewed hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen. As a result, oil prices have collapsed since last, easing inflation worries. The S&P 500 was retreating Read More…
Currency futures rebounded amid an improving risk sentiment after Trump hinted at great progress in talks with Iran. Hopes for a peace deal weighed on the dollar and it lost some of its safe haven shine. Nevertheless, market participants remain cautious since the two countries could still fail to reach an agreement. When the week Read More…
Interest futures extended gains on Thursday as yields dropped due to a decline in oil prices. Oil declined on Wednesday after Trump declared that negotiations with Iran were at the final stages. Meanwhile, experts are warning of higher oil prices if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the summer. Crude oil, US 10-year yield Read More…
