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Markets Rebound as Oil Retreats on Easing Iran Tensions; Gold and Silver Advance – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/03/2026

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

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Stocks Rebound as Oil Surges on Middle East Tensions; Dollar Firms, Gold Steady – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/03/2026

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 […]

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Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term Strength: UAE Markets Hold Ground : Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 08/03/2026

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 […]

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Stocks Rebound as Oil Surges; Dollar Firms, Gold Steady – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 05/03/2026

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 […]

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Equities Under Pressure; Oil Swings on Iran Talks, Gold Firm – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 04/03/2026

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 […]

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UAE Markets Ease After Two-Day Closure, Fundamentals Remain Strong : Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 04/03/2026

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 […]

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Equities Under Pressure; Oil Swings on Iran Talks, Gold Firm – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/02/2026

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 […]

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Equities Rise After Earnings; Dollar Weakens, Metals Climb – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 26/02/2026

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 […]

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Equities Steady Before Major Earnings; Metals Rise, Oil Near Six-Month High – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 25/02/2026

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 […]

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Equities Slide on AI Shock; Dollar Up, Gold Consolidates – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/02/2026

U.S. Markets  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by almost 1% in yesterday’s session as concerns about the impact of AI hit financial and software companies. A research by Citrini laid out the potential risks AI could pose for the global economy and disrupt payment, delivery, and software companies. This triggered a sector-wide pullback in […]

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Markets Cautious After Trump Tariff Threat; Gold Firm, Oil Retreats – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 23/02/2026

US Markets US equities are trading lower this morning with SPX down by – 0.7% as investors react to renewed global uncertainties arising from the US SCOTUS ruling on Trump tariffs. President Trump’s indication that global tariffs could potentially increase from 10% toward 15% has brought trade tensions back into focus, tempering the optimism seen […]

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Equities Test Support While Oil and Gold React to Iran, Fed Signals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/02/2026

US Markets   Today, S&P500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are trading lower by about 0.50%and 0.90%, respectively. The Nasdaq declined for a third straight week last week and is now negative for the year, as risk factors stack up. Iran began live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears about a potential disruption […]

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Markets Cautious After CPI; Dollar Weaker, Gold Slips, Oil Holds : Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 16/02/2026

US Markets  The S&P 500 closed just above the flatline on Friday, rising 0.05%, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.18%, as a slightly softer-than-expected CPI report failed to spark a meaningful rally. However, both the indices posted declines for the week. The S&P 500 fell 1.39% and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.37%. Inflation data released […]

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Century Financial Expands UAE Presence with New Offices in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Investor Accessibility Across the Emirates

News Desk 16/02/2026

Century Financial, a leader in the UAE’s financial services sector with over 35 years of national presence, has expanded to new locations in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. This strategic move reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to improving accessibility, offering bespoke client services, and fostering deeper local engagement within these key emirates.

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AI Fears Weigh on Equities; Dollar Edges Up, Oil Retreats, Gold Recovers – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/02/2026

US Markets  Stocks remained under pressure as sentiment soured after AI-related concerns triggered a selloff in US tech shares.  The S&P 500 fell 1.5% on Thursday, erasing YTD gains for the index, which is now down 0.2%. The Nasdaq 100 Index has lost 2.2% YTD and fell 1.8% on Thursday. The sharp moves over the […]

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UAE Markets Defy Global Weakness, Hit Multi-Year Highs : Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/02/2026

UAE markets have shown resilience despite global market volatility. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are expected to end the week in the red, yet UAE markets remain relatively stable. In the US, stocks faced selling pressure amid AI-related concerns, triggering a broad selloff in technology shares. Additionally, key economic data releases contributed to negative sentiment. […]

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Strong Jobs Lift Dollar; Oil Up on Iran Risks, Stocks Steady, Gold Softens – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 12/02/2026

US Markets  The S&P 500 ended the session little changed, with a slight decline of 0.05%. Worries around the impact of artificial intelligence on several industries curtailed a rally fuelled by strong employment data. Stocks had initially received a boost from stronger-than-expected employment data. Payrolls rose in January by the most in more than a […]

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US Stocks Slip; Dollar Weakens, Gold and Oil Rise Ahead of NFP – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 11/02/2026

US Markets  US stocks declined on Tuesday as investors examined the first of several key economic data releases this week for clues on the Fed’s monetary policy. The S&P 500 Index closed 0.3% lower, snapping a two-session winning streak, and the Nasdaq 100 Index declined 0.6%. On Tuesday, Retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December. The […]

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US Stocks Steady After Tech Rebound; Dollar Weakens as Oil and Gold Hold Firm – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 10/02/2026

US Markets  The S&P 500 index was up 0.47% in Monday’s session. U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday morning after two consecutive sessions of gains, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edging slightly lower. The broader market remains supported by a strong rebound in tech stocks, which extended last Friday’s comeback and eased […]

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Global Markets: US Stocks Rebound on Short Covering; Dollar Slips, Gold Recovers – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/02/2026

US Markets  U.S. equities rebounded on Friday, clawing back much of the losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 1.97%, the Nasdaq gained 2.15%, and the Russell 2000 jumped 3.6% after a violent midweek selloff. Though, for the first week of February, SPX was down 0.1%, Nasdaq declined 1.87%. Russell 2000 was up […]