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
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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
U.S. Markets US equity markets delivered a volatile and strong rebound in Monday’s session as improving geopolitical sentiment boosted risk appetite across Wall Street. Markets had initially opened sharply lower as crude oil had briefly surged toward $120 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions. However, sentiment turned positive after Donald Trump suggested that
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets declined about 1.90% last week after a weak labour market report rattled investor confidence. The February Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data showed the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs, compared with expectations of a gain of 58,000, signalling an unexpected slowdown in employment growth. Following the data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term Strength: UAE Markets Hold Ground : Comments from Century Financial
UAE equities ended the week lower as the widening conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran continued to weigh heavily on risk sentiment. Dubai and Abu Dhabi stocks slid further upon reopening on Wednesday, pressured by regional tensions after the two-day break. The DFMGI reopened with a sharp selloff, posting its biggest drop since June […]
U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures edged lower Thursday morning after the major averages logged gains in the previous session. Futures tied to the S&P 500 slipped 0.20%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.24%. Stocks rebounded on Wednesday, supported by stronger than expected Private sector employment. Jobs increased by 63,000 in February and pay was up […]
U.S. Markets The S&P and Nasdaq indices were down more than 1% in yesterday’s session, led by a decline of almost 5% in the AI bellwether Nvidia. This came after their results beat analyst expectations but failed to ease investors’ concerns about the sustainability of big tech gains. In today’s session, the index remains marginally […]
UAE Markets Ease After Two-Day Closure, Fundamentals Remain Strong : Comments from Century Financial
Equities in the United Arab Emirates are trading slightly lower on Wednesday, following a two-day closure aimed at protecting the Gulf state’s key markets amid the regional geopolitical developments. The DFMGI is trading around AED 6,200, looking to recapture its 100-day EMA at AED 6,281. Meanwhile, the FTSE ADX General Index is holding around AED […]
U.S. Markets The S&P and Nasdaq indices were down more than 1% in yesterday’s session, led by a decline of almost 5% in the AI bellwether Nvidia. This came after their results beat analyst expectations but failed to ease investors’ concerns about the sustainability of big tech gains. In today’s session, the index remains marginally […]
U.S. Markets In yesterday’s session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices increased by nearly 1%, driven by optimism ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, which make up 8% of the S&P 500. The rise was mainly fueled by the technology sector. NVIDIA’s earnings, which serve as a benchmark of the AI trade, were reported yesterday. Their fourth-quarter […]
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 recovered in yesterday’s session, increasing by 0.6% after Anthropic announced that Claude will focus on forming partnerships in the software and services sectors instead of acting as a replacement. It calmed down concerns, emphasising that Claude integrates rather than displaces existing systems. Further, AMD also rose by 8.8% after Meta […]









