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A Market in Balance Earnings Momentum vs Energy Uncertainty – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 21/04/2026

U.S. Markets  The SPX traded in a narrow range yesterday amid uncertainty over the extension of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran and elevated oil prices. However, a positive note for markets is the SPX closing above the $7,100 level (yesterday’s resistance due to positive gamma

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Equities Hold Firm as Oil and Geopolitics Reshape the Outlook – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 20/04/2026

U.S. Markets  The SPX notched a solid performance last week, gaining 4.5% and reaching all-time highs, propelled by a relief rally in the broader technology sector (which is more immune to energy shocks). In today’s session, SPX is trading slightly lower, down 0.67% to around $7,070, following developments over the weekend that led to a spike in […]

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Markets Break Records as Geopolitics Reprices Risk – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX index is on track to end the week more than 3% higher, setting a streak of three consecutive weeks ending in the green. Equities are holding at record highs as investors stay optimistic after Trump also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  The update eased fears of a wider […]

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From Conflict to Calm: The Market Signals Investors Shouldn’t Ignore – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 15/04/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P surged by almost 1% to $ 6,970, just 32 points below its record high of $7,002 set in February. This came as market participants were optimistic about the possibility of further peace talks between the US and Iran. The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace […]

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Equities Break Higher as Oil Cools and Dollar Softens on Diplomatic Hopes – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 14/04/2026

U.S. Markets  The S&P 500 recovered strongly in yesterday’s session and ended the day almost 1% higher, after Trump said Iran still wanted to make a deal following a deadlock in peace talks on the weekend. WTI oil also fell by almost 2.4%, cooling down concerns on rising inflation. Investors are also closely watching the […]

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Markets Turn Risk-Off as Oil Surges, Dollar Strengthens and Inflation Concerns Mount – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/04/2026

U.S. Markets  A fragile ceasefire, followed by the failure of the peace talks over the weekend, has sparked fresh volatility in global markets. In today’s session, the S&P 500 is down by almost 0.75% after Trump said US forces will begin clearing any mines in the Strait and will implement a blockade. This has further increased concerns […]

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Markets Stabilize After Sharp Rally; Oil Volatility Persists, Dollar Firms, Gold Holds Key Support – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/04/2026

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 agreement have tempered initial euphoria.   The broader macro backdrop, however,

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Gold Surges 2.5% as Markets Shift Risk-On; Ceasefire Eases Oil & Dollar Pressure – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 08/04/2026

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, […]

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Markets Stay Cautious Ahead of Major Geopolitical Milestone; Oil Jumps, Dollar Steady- comments by Century Financial

News Desk 07/04/2026

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 […]

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Dispersion, Repricing & Consolidation – UAE Listed Insurers in a War Economy

News Desk 02/04/2026

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 […]

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Risk Appetite Returns as U.S. Equities Jump and Oil Cools; Dollar and Metals React – comments by Century Financial

News Desk 01/04/2026

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 […]

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Equities Recover as Oil Retreats, Yet Geopolitical Uncertainty and Fed-Led Inflation Risks Persist – comments by Century Financial

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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Century Financial and Klay Group comments on announcement by the UAE Government supporting the emirate’s business sector

News Desk 31/03/2026

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

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Market Pulse: Assessing Equity Valuations, Sustained Energy Premiums, and Dollar Resilience – comments by Century Financial

News Desk 31/03/2026

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 […]

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Navigating the Pause: The Market Impact of Extended Timelines on Equities, Energy, and Gold – comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/03/2026

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 […]

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Key Market Drivers – Energy Supply Dynamics, U.S. Yields, and Shifts in Gold ETFs

News Desk 26/03/2026

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, […]

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Mixed Signals – Navigating the S&P’s Resistance, Gold’s Bounce, Oil’s Supply Shock, and USD Strength

News Desk 25/03/2026

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 […]

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Oil Rebounds and Gold’s 10-Day Slump – Dissecting the Market’s Reaction to the Middle East

News Desk 24/03/2026

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

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Market Reaction to the US Fed’s Latest Policy Decision – Century Financial, Elevate Financial Services and Klay Group

News Desk 19/03/2026

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 […]

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Markets Shrug Off Oil Risks Ahead of Fed, but Technical Weakness and Dollar Strength Signal Caution: Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 18/03/2026

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 […]