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Markets Cautious Ahead of NFP as Rotation, Dollar Strength and Oil Risks Build – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 05/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures traded lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of the May Nonfarm Payrolls report for fresh insight into labor market conditions and the likely path of Federal Reserve policy. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.41%, while the Nasdaq 100 is

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Wall Street Steady Near Highs as Dollar Gains and Oil Pressures Inflation Outlook – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 04/06/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is up this morning after the index snapped a nine-day win streak in the last session. At the time of writing, the SPX is up 0.12%, whereas the NDX is up 0.03% as investors balance AI earnings. Technology stocks remain in focus after Broadcom’s earnings release yesterday. Its shares fell […]

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Markets Scale Record Highs Amid AI Boom and Oil Risks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 03/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures were little changed today after the major indexes closed at fresh record highs in the previous session. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.11%, while the Nasdaq 100 is lower by 0.15%, as investors pause following a strong run higher. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.13% […]

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Dubai Property Market Likely Bottomed in March as Demand Rebounds Strongly – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/06/2026

As US-Iran negotiations move toward a final and permanent ceasefire resolution, two constituencies are watching closely — global markets, where a deal could mean lower oil prices and renewed equity momentum, and Dubai’s real estate sector, where the restoration of transactional confidence would likely support a broader normalization of market activity. Against that

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AI-Led Surge Pauses; Dollar Slips and Oil Eases on Renewed Iran Talks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday after the major averages kicked off June at fresh record highs. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.08%, while the Nasdaq 100 is trading flat as investors take a breather following Monday’s AI-led rally. Technology stocks led gains in the previous […]

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Strong Start to June: Equities Rise, Gold Slips, Oil Gains – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 01/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equity futures advanced on Monday as Wall Street looked to begin June on a strong footing after ending May at record highs. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is up 0.38%, while the Nasdaq 100 gains 0.67%. The major averages wrapped up a strong month, supported by easing geopolitical tensions […]

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Hormuz Risk Back in Focus: Oil Jumps, Markets Turn Cautious – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 28/05/2026

Crude Oil WTI crude fell by over 4% in yesterday’s session on optimism about a possible U.S.–Iran agreement. WTI rebounded strongly in today’s session, rising over 2% to trade near $93.93, while Brent climbed 2.2% above $98.5 as renewed military escalation between the U.S. and Iran revived concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of […]

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Gold Pulls Back While Oil Markets Stay Highly Uncertain – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/05/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets remain constructive, with the S&P 500 holding near 7,515 after recently breaking above its previous all-time high zone near 7,500. Since U.S. markets were closed yesterday for Memorial Day, trading activity remained limited, and there was no major cash-market volatility to change the broader technical structure. The broader tone still

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Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Prices Continue to Ease – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 25/05/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets continue to push higher, with the S&P 500 breaking out to fresh all-time highs as easing oil prices, softer bond yields, and growing optimism around a potential U.S.–Iran agreement continue to support risk sentiment. The SPX is now trading near 7,550, after successfully breaking above its previous all-time high zone […]

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Markets Rise as Oil Prices Ease and AI Optimism Holds Strong – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Thursday’s trading session 0.17% up, continuing Wednesday’s momentum, as investors focused on hopes for Middle East peace, while oil prices and bond yields retreated. Markets remained highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines throughout the week. Unresolved issues around Iran’s uranium program and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue

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UAE’s AED2.5 Billion Incentive Push Set to Strengthen Growth Across Key Sectors

News Desk 22/05/2026

Dubai’s latest economic stimulus measures are expected to reinforce investor confidence, support business continuity, and accelerate growth across sectors ranging from real estate and construction to tourism, logistics, education, and culture. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently approved a new AED1.5 billion economic incentives package

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Stocks Gold and Oil React to Rising Inflation and Yields – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 21/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Tuesday’s trading session 0.65% lower and marks its third day in the red as bond yields still remain elevated. On Tuesday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5.19%, marking its highest level in nearly 19 years. The 10-year Treasury yield at one point hit 4.687% to reach its highest level since January 2025. […]

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Oil Prices and Rising Yields Keep Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 20/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Tuesday’s trading session 0.65% lower and marks its third day in the red as bond yields still remain elevated. On Tuesday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5.19%, marking its highest level in nearly 19 years. The 10-year Treasury yield at one point hit 4.687% to reach its highest […]

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Oil and Gold React to Trump Iran Signals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 19/05/2026

Crude Oil Oil edged lower after President Trump said he would postpone a planned strike on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, allowing time for further negotiations. Additionally, Washington also suggested a temporary waiver on the oil sanctions imposed on Iran until a deal was finalized. After gaining 2.6% in yesterday’s session, Brent dipped to around $110 per barrel

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Brent has now surged past $113.27 for the first time in nearly two weeks, while WTI soared past $107 – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 18/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended last week marginally lower after hitting an all-time high of $7,516. On Friday, it fell 1.38% as bond yields around the world rose. The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond yield hit its highest level in around a year. The inflation data released last week makes the Federal Reserve cutting rates […]

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The UAE’s Cerebras Bet Is Just Going Public – comments from Century Financial

News Desk 15/05/2026

As Cerebras Systems rings the opening bell at Nasdaq today, market attention will turn to the UAE. The company is expected to go public on the US exchange in a $4.8 billion IPO, priced at $185 per share. While investors and analysts will focus on its debut, revenues, and other financial details, the listing is […]

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Oil Holds Gold Waits as Global Risks Build – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 14/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices held above the previous session’s lows, with Brent last at $108.30 and WTI at $100.88. Oil is trading steady today, as the market took a wait-and-see approach ahead of a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with investors eyeing any diplomatic breakthrough regarding the Iran war and its impact on […]

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CPI Report Moves Stocks Dollar Oil and Gold – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/05/2026

US Markets The US equity markets closed slightly lower on Tuesday after a volatile session that saw initial losses of around 1% for the SPX index and more than 2% for the NDX index. The indices recovered a major portion of yesterday’s losses, declining 0.19% and 0.88%, respectively. Tables seemed to have turned again, with […]

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Dollar Strength, Rising Oil, and Softer Gold Signal a Shift in Global Risk Sentiment – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 11/05/2026

U.S. Markets US equity markets closed higher on Friday with a 0.91% gain for the SPX index and a 2.45% gain for the NDX index. The SPX index has risen 2.42%, while the NDX index rose 5.64% during the last week. Markets were trading slightly lower during the Asian session on Monday, with both indices down about 0.10%. US […]

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UAE Markets Gain Ground as Earnings Optimism Builds and Breakout Levels Come Into Focus – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/05/2026

DFM The DFM General Index ended the week higher on 8 May 2026, rising +2.35% from AED 5,766.85 to close at AED 5,902.21. During the week, 30 stocks gained, 8 declined, and 3 remained unchanged. The index was supported by several strong-performing names during the week. ALEC rose +8.21% to AED 1.45, while EMPOWER gained […]