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ECB Turns Hawkish as Oil Shock Fuels Higher-for-Longer Rate Fears: Experts Examine the ECB’s Latest Policy Outlook

News Desk 11/09/2026

The European Central Bank raised its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, delivering the expected move but accompanying it with a firmer message on inflation and the potential impact of higher energy prices. While the rate increase had been fully priced in by markets, the tone from

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$100 Oil Surges as Fed Hike Bets Weigh on Gold – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 11/09/2026

US Markets SPX fell 0.58% yesterday and has now declined for four consecutive sessions. SPX futures are up 0.43% this morning.Equities came under pressure on Thursday as oil prices surged, with WTI crude futures climbing above $100 a barrel. The rally was compounded by a sharp fall in Saudi supply. According to data the kingdom […]

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Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation and Gold Faces Fed Risks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/09/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is trading near $4,395 (+0.9%) after recovering from a three-day decline, with a weaker US dollar providing some support to bullion. The dollar has come under pressure as the Japanese yen strengthened on expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening, improving the appeal of dollar-denominated gold. However, the broader environment remains […]

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Oil Surges Toward $100 as AI Optimism Supports Stocks and Gold – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 08/09/2026

US Markets SPX Index futures are slightly down by 0.25% this morning, whereas Nasdaq futures are up by 0.16%. Fundamentally, two opposing factors are driving US markets. On one hand, we have strong NFP data that has increased rate-hike prospects; according to the CME FedWatch tool, the chance of a rate hike is 60%. Moreover, […]

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Oil Surges 9% as AI Boom Keeps Global Markets Resilient – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 07/09/2026

US Markets Drivers * The S&P 500 is slightly higher at 7,713, with equities showing resilience despite rising rate-hike expectations following strong NFP data and elevated crude oil prices. * Fresh optimism around OpenAI’s GPT-6 and claims that AGI has arrived are expected to inject renewed momentum into the AI trade. * The continued race […]

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Wall Street Rallies as Fed Signals Patience, While Oil Nears $100 – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 04/09/2026

US Markets US Markets rallied on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closing above 1%. Today, stock futures were little changed as traders looked ahead to August’s big payrolls report. US stocks rallied on Thursday, supported by Treasury yields pulling back. This was after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he would consider […]

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Oil Near $90 as Softer US Jobs Data Ease Fed Rate Fears – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 03/09/2026

US Markets US Markets snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday’s close with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in the green. Today, equity futures are mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up marginally. Though investors are worried about inflation, economic growth is expected to be solid, following record-breaking corporate profits in the second quarter. […]

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Oil Surge and Fed Rate Fears Put Global Markets on Edge as Hormuz Risks Escalate – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/09/2026

US Markets A surge in oil prices rippled through global markets, hitting stocks and bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. The Nasdaq 100 Index recorded its worst day in two weeks on Tuesday and dropped 1.3%, after sliding as much as 1.7%, intraday. […]

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Oil Surges Above $87 as Iran Tensions Drive Hormuz Risks and Safe-Haven Gold Demand – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 01/09/2026

US Markets Drivers The S&P 500 fell 0.29% yesterday, although major US benchmarks still posted monthly gains. Futures are modestly positive today, with the S&P 500 up 0.06% and Nasdaq 100 up 0.11%. Rising oil prices remain the key source of pressure, after the US struck two rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island. US crude […]

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Gold’s 13% August Rally Faces Fed Test as Jackson Hole Takes Centre Stage – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 31/08/2026

US Markets US equity markets continued their run-up for the week, climbing higher steadily on Thursday, with the SPX index closing 0.32% higher and the NDX index closing 0.71% higher. Markets remain relatively flat during the Asian session on Friday, with the SPX about 0.13% higher and the NDX 0.02% lower. Equity markets got a […]

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Dollar Nears Three-Month Low as Investors Brace for Jackson Hole Signals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/08/2026

US Markets US equity markets climbed higher on Wednesday, suggesting a shift in the short-term trend to the upside, with the SPX index up 0.24% and the NDX index up 0.50%. The SPX opened with a gap up and is trading about 0.15% higher, while the NDX is up about 0.37%. Broader equity markets ran […]

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Gold Eyes $4,700, Oil Nears $90 as Iran Risks and Jackson Hole Drive Markets – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 25/08/2026

Crude Oil WTI crude oil ended the previous session 2.15% lower and is currently trading at $85.02, down 0.82% in today’s session. Prices are currently testing the 9-day EMA, making it a key near-term level for intraday momentum. The recent weakness comes despite a supportive geopolitical backdrop. The U.S. has announced broader sanctions aimed at […]

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Wall Street Faces Key Test as Nvidia, Jackson Hole and Rising Oil Take Centre Stage – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/08/2026

Crude Oil WTI crude gained 6.25% last week and is currently trading at $86.11, down 1.65% in early Monday trading. While prices are lower today following increased tanker activity through the Strait of Hormuz, the broader fundamental backdrop remains supportive. Around 40 tankers moved through the Strait on Friday night, carrying nearly 16 million barrels, […]

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi Stocks Stay Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 21/08/2026

The UAE markets ended the week slightly lower, amid developments in the global economy and the wider geopolitical landscape. The DFM General Index fell 0.49% over the week to 5,856.55. That said, Dubai has had a particularly strong month and is still up more than 15% month-to-date. Abu Dhabi saw a similar move, with the […]

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Gold vs Dollar: The Market Shift Investors Are Watching – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 20/08/2026

Gold & Silver Gold pulled back on Thursday, down around 0.7% to trade near $4,488 per ounce, as investors booked profits following Wednesday’s sharp 4%+ rally that took prices to $4,525.79, their highest level since June 2. The move came after a surprise announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department that it would double the size […]

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Dollar Weakens Despite Oil and Hormuz Risks as Fed Outlook Shifts – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 19/08/2026

US Dollar Index DXY extends its slide Wednesday, down ~0.2% near 99.40, as Treasury yields ease from Tuesday’s selloff highs. Drivers: 10-year yield near 4.70%, 30-year back to ~5.27% off its near 20-year peak. Markets price 67% odds of unchanged Fed rates in September; eyes on today’s FOMC minutes (2 p.m. ET). Softer labour/inflation data […]

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Oil Nears $92 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Keep Strait of Hormuz Risks in Focus – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 18/08/2026

Gold & Silver Gold and silver remain firmly supported by a softer US dollar, fading expectations of a near-term Fed rate hike, and renewed demand across precious metals. Gold is trading around $4,403 per ounce, having risen on Monday before giving back some gains on Tuesday as higher Treasury yields and rising oil prices weighed […]

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Gold Gains on Fed Easing Bets While Hormuz Risks Keep Oil Elevated – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/08/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is trading 0.55% higher at $4,401 per ounce this morning, rebounding after Thursday’s 1.3% decline as weaker-than-expected US retail sales reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve. Softer economic data has pushed Treasury yields lower and weighed on the dollar, strengthening the macro backdrop for non-yielding assets such as

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AI Drives Wall Street to Records as $90 Oil and Hormuz Risks Keep Markets Alert – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 14/08/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equities remain firmly bullish, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high of $7,816 yesterday. The index is trading around $7,800 in early trading today. Tech and communication services led gains, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 remain on track for a third consecutive weekly advance. The rally continues to be […]

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US Equities Hold Gains as Softer CPI Eases Fed Tightening Concerns – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/08/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equities remain supported after July CPI broadly matched expectations, easing concerns around inflation and near-term Fed policy. The S&P 500 closed 0.2% higher yesterday and is trading near $7,756 (+0.15%) today, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.56% and is up 0.28% in early trading today. July CPI rose 0.1% MoM and 3.4% […]