Interest futures rose to end the week bullish as poor risk appetite sent investors to the bond market. Economic uncertainty in recent weeks and looming Trump tariffs have hurt equities and Treasury yields. Equities and yields (Source: Bloomberg) Trump’s tariff campaign in recent weeks has clouded the outlook for the global economy. More than that, Read More…
Crude oil prices remained steady on Thursday as US inventory and geopolitical worries were offset by rising Asian demand. Brent crude futures lost 11 cents, while WTI May contracts lost 12 cents. Asia’s crude oil demand, which was previously sour, is now set to recover as refiners resume operations after the maintenance. Moreover, Exxon Mobil Read More…
Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs around $3,052 on Wednesday before retreating slightly. The rally was fueled by mounting economic concerns and a cocktail of geopolitical tensions. However, market participants now fear a meaningful correction as prices are extremely overbought. The dramatic rally, marking a 14% rise in gold since 2025 and a staggering jump Read More…
Equities gained for a second session as market participants paused to assess recent developments, especially tariffs. The lack of an immediate catalyst paused the recent collapse. However, tariff uncertainty and fears of the US recession remain relevant. Last week, equities collapsed, with the S&P 500 losing over 10% from its peaks in February. The decline Read More…
Currency futures extended Friday’s gains as the dollar weakened amid US recession worries and downbeat economic data. Moreover, the dollar eased as the euro soared on optimism of increased government borrowing and spending in Germany. The dollar had a difficult week as the US released several poor economic reports. The major ones revealed softer-than-expected inflation. Read More…
Interest futures pulled back as US Treasury yields rebounded from the previous session’s dip. On Thursday, panic rocked the markets as Trump threatened more tariffs on the Eurozone. As a result, investors dumped risky assets like equities, preferring the safety of bonds. Tariff uncertainty has been the main catalyst for markets in recent weeks. Trump Read More…
