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Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 29/06/2026

Crude Oil WTI is trading around $70.77 (-0.9%) in early Asian hours, while Brent is hovering near $73.75 (-0.4%), as easing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh on crude prices. Markets have largely priced in the prospect of renewed diplomacy after both sides agreed

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Gold Slips as Dollar Strength and AI Optimism Pressure Metals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/06/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is down about 0.54% and is currently trading at $4,087. From a fundamental standpoint, in the US, the projected PMI clocked better than expected releases yesterday. Furthermore, according to Bloomberg, forward-looking PMIs show businesses casting off any temporary concerns stemming from the Iran war to position for strong growth, an outlook […]

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Oil Weakens on Diplomacy Hopes, Dollar Strength Keeps Pressure on Gold – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/06/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is down about 0.34% in the day, and is currently trading at $4,204. From a fundamental standpoint, gold rebounded from the day’s lows after the US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. The […]

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Oil retreats as peace hopes rise, but depleted inventories may limit the downside – Saxo Bank

News Desk 17/06/2026

Crude oil prices have continued to retreat as markets increasingly price in a peaceful resolution to the Middle East crisis and a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Following President Trump’s announcement of an interim agreement and reports that a formal signing could take place later this week, several banks including Morgan Stanley and […]

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Markets Rebound as Iran Deal Talks Lift Sentiment, SpaceX IPO Looms – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 12/06/2026

US Markets US equity markets witnessed a sharp rebound in Thursday’s session, with the SPX index recovering 1.83% and the NDX index jumping 3.40% by closing. Both indices trade relatively flat during the Asian session on Friday and are now about 3% and 4.45% lower than their all-time highs achieved earlier in the month. Markets […]

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Wall Street Steady Near Highs as Dollar Gains and Oil Pressures Inflation Outlook – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 04/06/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is up this morning after the index snapped a nine-day win streak in the last session. At the time of writing, the SPX is up 0.12%, whereas the NDX is up 0.03% as investors balance AI earnings. Technology stocks remain in focus after Broadcom’s earnings release yesterday. Its shares fell […]

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AI-Led Surge Pauses; Dollar Slips and Oil Eases on Renewed Iran Talks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday after the major averages kicked off June at fresh record highs. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.08%, while the Nasdaq 100 is trading flat as investors take a breather following Monday’s AI-led rally. Technology stocks led gains in the previous […]

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Brent has now surged past $113.27 for the first time in nearly two weeks, while WTI soared past $107 – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 18/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended last week marginally lower after hitting an all-time high of $7,516. On Friday, it fell 1.38% as bond yields around the world rose. The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond yield hit its highest level in around a year. The inflation data released last week makes the Federal Reserve cutting rates […]

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Oil Holds Gold Waits as Global Risks Build – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 14/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices held above the previous session’s lows, with Brent last at $108.30 and WTI at $100.88. Oil is trading steady today, as the market took a wait-and-see approach ahead of a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with investors eyeing any diplomatic breakthrough regarding the Iran war and its impact on […]

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Geopolitical Jitters Return as Oil Climbs, Markets Turn Selective – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 05/05/2026

U.S. Markets SPX opens Tuesday at approximately 7,170, following a 0.41% decline yesterday, while NDX also slipped by 0.21% as geopolitical uncertainty returned.Markets pulled back yesterday as the Iran situation took a turn for the worse. Iran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, releasing a new map outlining expanded areas under its control, […]

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Oil Surges to Wartime Highs as Supply Shock Deepens – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 30/04/2026

US Dollar Index The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward move, closing the last session up 0.35% at $98.68. The strength is carrying in today’s Asian morning session as well, with the index trading around $98.77, up another 0.10%, supported by a firm tone following the Fed decision. The dollar is staying strong after […]

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A Critical Week for Markets Earnings Oil and the Fed Collide – from Century Financial

News Desk 27/04/2026

U.S. Markets Today, US indices are trading flat, with SPX holding above $7,150 and NDX just above $27,303. Iran submitted a new ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear talks until the US lifts its blockade. The whipsaw mirrors Friday’s pattern — geopolitics is now the dominant […]

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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 concentration, now turning into a possible support). […]

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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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Global Markets Rally on Ceasefire News as Oil Slumps 16% Below $100

News Desk 08/04/2026

Global markets rallied this morning following news of a proposed two-week ceasefire, offering a temporary reprieve for investors amid heightened geopolitical tensions, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. While the development has provided short-term optimism, Gilbert cautioned against interpreting the pause as a lasting resolution. Crude oil prices saw a

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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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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, […]