US Markets  During yesterday’s session, the S&P 500 climbed 2.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 popped 2.8%. The indexes pared some gains after Iran claimed that the US violated their ceasefire agreement. Modest oil price recovery and lingering uncertainty around the durability of the Iran
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Gold & Silver Gold is trading 2.5% up for the day, currently at $4,820 as the macro environment has shifted quickly over the past 12 hours, with markets moving into a risk-on phase following the temporary U.S.–Iran ceasefire. Immediate fears around disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20–21 mb/d of global oil flows,have eased, […]
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is down 0.36% as investors brace for President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday’s session offered a brief reprieve, with the SPX gaining 0.44% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.61%. This risk mood is deteriorating, and the index is expected to stay bearish. Trump’s comments […]
A month has passed since the Gulf War, and the markets remain anxious about the likely duration and outcome. With major high-beta and growth-sector stocks in sharp drawdowns (mainly in real estate and banking), markets hoped for a defensive hedge in the form of insurance stocks. In this context, the table below (attached) highlights the key performance metrics of […]
U.S. Markets U.S. markets staged a sharp rebound yesterday, with the S&P 500 up 2.9% and the Nasdaq gaining 3.4%, marking its best session since April 2025. SPX remains modestly higher and is trading 0.45% up in the early session today. Optimism about a possible end to U.S. military operations in Iran within weeks is […]
U.S. Markets U.S. markets fell by 0.39% yesterday and are attempting a modest rebound in today’s session, as oil prices eased overnight. SPX is trading around $6,400 (+0.95%), and futures are also pointing higher (+0.75%). The move follows reports that President Trump may be willing to end military operations in the Middle East even if […]
Kalpesh Khakhria, Group Chairman, Klay Group “The Dh1 billion support package announced by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed is a powerful tribute to Dubai’s proactive leadership and its commitment to turning challenges into opportunities.What drives investor confidence in the Gulf today is the undeniable reality that economic management here is intentional rather than
U.S. Markets U.S. markets remain pressured, with the S&P 500 (SPX) falling 2% in Friday’s session amid rising oil prices and higher bond yields, which continue to weigh on sentiment. Today, the index is trading around $6,373, 0.27% higher. The S&P 500 ended its fifth consecutive week of declines, marking the longest losing streak in […]
U.S. Markets U.S. markets are still under pressure, and the recent recovery has faded. The S&P 500 (SPX) has fallen toward $6,475, down about 1.7%, as rising oil prices and higher bond yields continue to weigh on sentiment. Brent crude is holding above $100 again after briefly falling earlier in the week, showing how quickly […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets remain fragile despite recent attempts to stabilise, with the S&P 500 down ~0.34% in early Asian trading at $6,574, as oil prices have rebounded again over the past two days, reviving inflation concerns. While earlier optimism around a potential ceasefire and the U.S. 15-point diplomatic proposal briefly supported risk sentiment, […]
Mixed Signals – Navigating the S&P’s Resistance, Gold’s Bounce, Oil’s Supply Shock, and USD Strength
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets are attempting to stabilise, with the S&P 500 trading around $6,608, just below its 200-day SMA (~$6,624), as markets navigate mixed geopolitical signals. Oil prices have eased, with WTI pulling back below $89. After rising nearly 4% earlier in the session, crude gave up gains to close largely flat, reflecting […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets are attempting a rebound, with the S&P 500 recovering toward the $6,590 level, up 1.15% yesterday after recent sharp declines. The move comes after President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iranian infrastructure, which briefly eased geopolitical concerns and triggered a short-covering rally. However, the broader backdrop remains
Vijay Valecha, CIO, Century Financial The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, while projecting just one quarter-point cut later in 2026 (and another in 2027), means interest rates are likely to remain stable in UAE. Globally, Investors have scaled back expectations for multiple 2026 reductions, with federal-funds futures still pricing in only one […]
U.S. Markets The SPX Index and NDX Index are both up 0.50% and 0.65% today, respectively, and are currently trading at $6,757 and $24,955.  From a fundamental standpoint, according to Axios, as long as Iran blocks oil supplies, the U.S. cannot declare the conflict over. US allies are currently refusing to join a coalition […]
U.S. Markets The SPX Index and NDX Index are down 0.28% each and are currently trading at $6,678 and $24,560, respectively. From a fundamental standpoint, in yesterday’s session, US markets witnessed a positive foot led by tech after Huang said that revenue from hardware could total $1 trillion through 2027 at the GTC event. Last […]
U.S. Markets The SPX Index and NDX Index are both up 0.50% and 0.65% today, respectively, and are currently trading at $6,757 and $24,955.  From a fundamental standpoint, according to Axios, as long as Iran blocks oil supplies, the U.S. cannot declare the conflict over. US allies are currently refusing to join a coalition […]
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index are up 0.87% and 0.97% in the early sessions of Monday and are currently trading at $6,680 and $24,555, respectively. From a fundamental standpoint, the main pressure on equity markets has been the rise in oil prices. Over the weekend, the US carried out […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets ended Thursday sharply lower as a surge in crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 731 points, or 1.5%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.8%. The sharp surge in oil […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets ended Wednesday’s session mixed as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed government bond yields and the U.S. dollar higher, weighing on broader sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite edged up less than 0.1% to $22,716.14, supported by gains in technology stocks while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to $6,775.80 and […]
U.S. Markets US equity markets ended Tuesday’s session slightly lower as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 34 points (-0.1%). The Nasdaq Composite was relatively flat, edging marginally higher as strength in technology stocks











