The S&P 500 closed yesterday at a record high of 7,209, marking its best monthly performance since late 2020. However, futures are showing a slight pause as investors digest a flood of earnings and a pivotal Fed meeting. Alphabet shares surged 10% yesterday to record highs on massive cloud revenue growth. This helped the tech […]
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FTSE 100, S&P 500While recent sessions have seen the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record levels, the immediate outlook is shaped by high oil prices and the ongoing “higher-for-longer” interest rate narrative. This narrative is not going away, plus the supply chain disruptions, there are stories of food and petrol shortages coming soon. The S&P 500 is at
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FTSE 100, S&P 500News that negotiations to end the Middle East conflict could resume in Pakistan within the next 48 hours has acted as a massive relief valve. WTI Crude has dipped toward $91, easing concerns over energy-driven inflation. The S&P 500 extended its rally, the FTSE 100 is about to follow. The earnings season is underway, BlackRock
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Copper, FTSE 100, Inflation, S&P 500After a strong rally last week—driven by hopes of a ceasefire—investors are turning defensive following the collapse of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The subsequent confirmation of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a sharp rise in oil prices and renewed fears of supply chain disruptions. Last week rally
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Following 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
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FTSE 100, S&P 500Markets 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
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FTSE 100, S&P 500The S&P 500 is struggling to rally despite lower oil prices, it seems investors are concerned about a potential escalation in the war with Iran this weekend. The FTSE 100 is rallying but it has yet to reach the first resistance area above the 55-period moving average. UK core CPI came in higher than expected
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FTSE 100, Inflation, S&P 500Yesterday 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
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FTSE 100, S&P 500The stock market today is characterized by high volatility and significant downward pressure. Global markets are reacting to a major escalation in geopolitical tensions and the resulting impact on energy prices and inflation. The 48-hour ultimatum issued by the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz has markets on edge. Fears of a direct strike on
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GoldMarkets 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
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