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Markets Brace for US Inflation Data as Oil and Rate Risks Rise – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 11/08/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX index is trading at $7,753 today and remains relatively flat, with the Nasdaq 100 trading at $29,660, as investors weigh easing hopes around the Strait of Hormuz against renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations. Brent crude remains elevated near $90 after climbing

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US Stocks Rally as Gold Gains and Fed Rate-Hike Bets Retreat – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/08/2026

Gold and Silver Gold and silver are trading higher today, with gold up 0.35% and silver up around 1% at the time of writing. Gold is holding above the $4,300 level after gaining around 7% last week, its strongest weekly performance since January. The move continues to be supported by softer US labor-market data, which […]

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UAE Equities Gain Ground Amid Hormuz Deal Optimism and Strong Earnings – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 07/08/2026

UAE equity markets closed the week on a strong note, with a significant easing of regional tensions providing a clear catalyst for investor sentiment. In a major development recently, the US and Iran are close to reaching a deal and opening the Strait of Hormuz. The near-term optimism has boosted global equity indices and caused […]

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Gold Eyes Best Week Since February as Middle East Tensions Keep Oil Volatile – Century Financial

News Desk 07/08/2026

US Markets US equity indices consolidated yesterday as the AI and tech rally took a breather. SPX was down 0.3%, closing around $7,700. In today’s session, SPX appears to be trading flat as investors await the July jobs report. The outlook for today is mildly bullish, driven by resilient earnings. In corporate news, Airbnb jumped […]

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Gold Climbs to Seven-Week High as Weaker Dollar Offsets AI Market Pause – Century Financial

News Desk 07/08/2026

US Markets US equity indices were mixed yesterday following a temporary cooldown in the AI rally. SPX was down 0.2%, closing around $7,730. In today’s session, SPX appears to be trading marginally higher around $7,740. The outlook for today is moderately bullish. Healthcare stocks performed well yesterday as Eli Lilly reported strong results. Surging demand […]

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Wall Street Hits Fresh Records as AI Rally Continues and Oil Slumps on Iran Deal Hopes – Century Financial

News Desk 05/08/2026

US Markets US equity indices closed higher yesterday as earnings momentum continues. SPX rose 1.8% to $7,750, a new record, and NDX jumped 3%. In today’s session, both indices are marginally higher, with SPX trading around $7,770. The outlook for today is bullish. Strong earnings results from Palantir and Caterpillar helped pull stock indexes higher. […]

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Markets Rally to New Highs While Gold, Oil and Dollar Await Fresh Economic Triggers – Century Financial

News Desk 04/08/2026

US Markets US equity indices closed higher yesterday, with MAG7 leading the charge. SPX rose 1.7% to $7,610, testing its all-time highs, and NDX jumped 2.3%. In today’s session, both indices are marginally higher, with SPX hitting a fresh record of $7,620. The outlook for today is bullish. Magnificent Seven tech stocks were on quite […]

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AI Earnings Lift Wall Street as Oil Retreats and Fed Outlook Remains in Focus – Century Financial

News Desk 03/08/2026

US Markets US equity indices closed last week in gains, despite volatility. SPX rose 0.90% as breadth widened, and NDX was little changed. In today’s session, indices jumped higher as oil prices retreated amid hopes of a US-Iran deal. The SPX is up 0.8% above $7,500. The outlook for today is bullish. July was a […]

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UAE Stocks Show Resilience as Investors Eye Corporate Earnings – Century Financial

News Desk 31/07/2026

UAE equities delivered a mixed performance this week as investors weighed the country’s resilient economic backdrop against lingering global macro uncertainty. Sentiment remained broadly constructive, supported by confidence in the domestic economy and anticipation of the upcoming earnings season. At the same time, investors became more selective, favouring

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Fed Holds Rates as Hawkish Signals Keep Markets on Edge

News Desk 30/07/2026

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% was widely expected. However, three members dissenting in favour of a rate hike, combined with Chair Kevin Warsh’s deliberately limited forward guidance, left markets with more questions about the direction of monetary policy.   With inflation still above target, oil prices vulnerable to […]

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All Eyes on the Fed as Markets Brace for a Closely Contested Rate Decision – Century Financial

News Desk 29/07/2026

This week’s FOMC meeting is highly unpredictable as Chairman Kevin Warsh hasn’t revealed whether he favours a rate hike. Officials face sharply conflicting signals on growth and inflation. The Fed was evenly divided on further rate hikes at its last meeting. Warsh could tip the balance. In a no-guidance regime, the headline decision could remain […]

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Market Watch: Experts Weigh In Ahead of the Fed’s July Rate Decision

News Desk 28/07/2026

With the US Federal Reserve set to announce its latest interest rate decision this week, markets are closely watching whether policymakers will keep rates on hold or signal that further tightening remains on the table. While a pause is widely expected, persistent inflation concerns, fluctuating oil prices, and geopolitical developments continue to complicate the outlook.

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Markets Shift Focus to Fed as Gold Slides and Oil Gives Up War Premium – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 28/07/2026

Gold and Silver Gold has resumed its downtrend in today’s session, after edging up slightly higher in yesterday’s session as Trump announced a halt on the Iran attacks. It is trading at $4,050 and is down almost 0.6%. Inflation concerns still persist, as WTI oil stands at $81.60, nearly 15% higher than last month, overshadowing […]

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Ceasefire Calms Oil, Lifts Gold, but Inflation Risks Keep Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/07/2026

Gold and Silver In today’s session, metal prices increased by nearly 1% following the United States’ cessation of a two-week strike against Iran. Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic indicated it would refrain from retaliatory action and engaged in discussions with Oman to address the critical matter of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the metal […]

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Expert Reactions: ECB Holds Rates Steady as Markets Turn Focus to September

News Desk 24/07/2026

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2.25%, in line with market expectations. While the decision was widely anticipated, policymakers maintained a cautious stance as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions continue to pose inflation risks. With markets now focused on the September meeting, experts share their views on the ECB’s outlook

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ECB Meeting Preview with Experts Analysing Rates Inflation and Economic Growth

News Desk 24/07/2026

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at today’s monetary policy meeting, with markets closely watching the central bank’s assessment of inflation, economic growth and its future policy direction. Attention will particularly be on any signals around the September meeting and the potential path for future rate

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ECB Set to Hold Rates as Markets Await September Clues: Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 23/07/2026

The European Central Bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged today. It raised rates last month for the first time since 2023. Today’s meeting also comes without a new set of staff economic forecasts. So raising rates again without any new information would be difficult to justify, especially after policymakers presented June’s decision […]

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AI Demand Supports Stocks as Oil Prices Keep Rising – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/07/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX Index and the Nasdaq Index are down about 0.22% and 0.61% in the day and are currently trading at $7,485 and $28,941. From a fundamental stance, according to Bloomberg, the AI hardware rally found support as two major headwinds eased. Semiconductors, led by memory makers, are expected to rebound amid short […]

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Gold Holds Above $4,065 as Markets Price Weaker Oil and Higher Rates – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 21/07/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is trading above $4,065 (+1.4%) in Asian trading today as dip-buying emerges around the key $4,000 psychological level. With Brent now trading below $89/bl, a modest pullback in oil prices and renewed hopes of diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran have provided some support to bullion after recent weakness. Markets […]

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Stocks Edge Higher as AI Concerns Fade, Oil Surges and Gold Slips – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 20/07/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX and Nasdaq Index are slightly up by 0.09% and 0.2% in the day and are currently trading at $7,457 and $28,637. From a fundamental standpoint, the US markets seem to be taking a breather after the release of Kimi K3. Kimi K3 is China’s latest AI model, and the US markets seem to be having […]