Following a surge of optimism regarding a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the S&P 500 closed Thursday with solid gains. The FTSE 100 however was flat. All eyes are on the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is the primary driver for today’s price action as it dictates the Federal Reserve’s next […]

Markets are reacting sharply to news of intensified conflict in the Middle East. Following statements from the U.S. administration regarding military actions in the Middle East, oil prices have surged (Brent crude rising over $4), which is putting immediate downward pressure on global equities. Trump declared that the core strategic objectives of Operation Epic Fury

Yesterday we saw a relief rally back to a resistance area. The primary driver is a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. Following a volatile Monday where markets plunged, sentiment has shifted positively after President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow for “productive conversations.” Brent

Markets have shown resilience in recent days with some recovery attempts, but remain sensitive to Middle East developments, including reports of Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military responses, and fluctuating oil prices (which have pulled back from earlier spikes but remain elevated due to supply disruption fears). There is a clear correlation

The primary driver for the stock market remains the U.S.-Iran war developments, stoking inflation worries from higher energy costs (oil is up again today, up 2%) and broader uncertainty. Markets have whipsawed but partially recovered on hopes of de-escalation or limited long-term impact (historical conflicts often lead to temporary dips rather than sustained bear markets).

The stock market is riding a wave of renewed optimism following a strong rebound in the previous session. The narrative has shifted from “AI disruption fears” back to “AI growth potential,” significantly boosting tech and semiconductor stocks. Concerns that AI would instantly replace existing software companies (which caused a sharp dip on Monday) have cooled.

US futures are edging slightly lower this morning, reversing some of Friday’s late-session gains. The primary driver is a weekend announcement from President Trump to raise blanket global tariffs to 15% (up from 10%) after the US Supreme Court blocked his previous “reciprocal” tariff framework on Friday. The Supreme Court ruling provided short-term relief on

Major indices ended lower yesterday amid escalating US-Iran tensions (including oil price surges to six-month highs), a selloff in financials/private equity stocks, and ongoing concerns over AI investment risks and spending. Rising US-Iran tensions (e.g., Trump’s deadline comments on nuclear talks) are weighing on risk sentiment, boosting oil but pressuring stocks. A surge in oil