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Dollar Hits Seven-Week High as Gold Struggles and Oil Retreats – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/09/2026

US Markets The SPX Index is up 0.87% today and is currently trading at $7,615. From a fundamental standpoint, as expected, the Fed raised interest rates by 25 bps yesterday and suggested one more increase by year-end, in line with analysts’ estimates. Warsh maintained that the US economy,

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Fed Hike, $105 Oil and 5% Yields Put Gold and Stocks Under Pressure – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 16/09/2026

Crude Oil Oil dropped in today’s session as a rally driven by supply disruptions left gains looking overdone, and a US industry report pointed to a rise in stockpiles. Brent fell 0.6% toward $108 a barrel, after rising 4% over the previous two sessions, while WTI was down 1%, near $105. The previous rally came […]

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Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation and Gold Faces Fed Risks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/09/2026

Gold & Silver Gold is trading near $4,395 (+0.9%) after recovering from a three-day decline, with a weaker US dollar providing some support to bullion. The dollar has come under pressure as the Japanese yen strengthened on expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening, improving the appeal of dollar-denominated gold. However, the broader environment remains […]

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Oil Near $90 as Softer US Jobs Data Ease Fed Rate Fears – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 03/09/2026

US Markets US Markets snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday’s close with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 in the green. Today, equity futures are mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up marginally. Though investors are worried about inflation, economic growth is expected to be solid, following record-breaking corporate profits in the second quarter. […]

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Oil Surge and Fed Rate Fears Put Global Markets on Edge as Hormuz Risks Escalate – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/09/2026

US Markets A surge in oil prices rippled through global markets, hitting stocks and bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. The Nasdaq 100 Index recorded its worst day in two weeks on Tuesday and dropped 1.3%, after sliding as much as 1.7%, intraday. […]

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Gold’s 13% August Rally Faces Fed Test as Jackson Hole Takes Centre Stage – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 31/08/2026

US Markets US equity markets continued their run-up for the week, climbing higher steadily on Thursday, with the SPX index closing 0.32% higher and the NDX index closing 0.71% higher. Markets remain relatively flat during the Asian session on Friday, with the SPX about 0.13% higher and the NDX 0.02% lower. Equity markets got a […]

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Dollar Nears Three-Month Low as Investors Brace for Jackson Hole Signals – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/08/2026

US Markets US equity markets climbed higher on Wednesday, suggesting a shift in the short-term trend to the upside, with the SPX index up 0.24% and the NDX index up 0.50%. The SPX opened with a gap up and is trading about 0.15% higher, while the NDX is up about 0.37%. Broader equity markets ran […]

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Gold Eyes $4,700, Oil Nears $90 as Iran Risks and Jackson Hole Drive Markets – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 25/08/2026

Crude Oil WTI crude oil ended the previous session 2.15% lower and is currently trading at $85.02, down 0.82% in today’s session. Prices are currently testing the 9-day EMA, making it a key near-term level for intraday momentum. The recent weakness comes despite a supportive geopolitical backdrop. The U.S. has announced broader sanctions aimed at […]

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US Equities Hold Gains as Softer CPI Eases Fed Tightening Concerns – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/08/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equities remain supported after July CPI broadly matched expectations, easing concerns around inflation and near-term Fed policy. The S&P 500 closed 0.2% higher yesterday and is trading near $7,756 (+0.15%) today, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.56% and is up 0.28% in early trading today. July CPI rose 0.1% MoM and 3.4% […]

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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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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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Chips rebound as oil revives inflation fears – Saxo Bank

News Desk 22/07/2026

  Commodities Crude oil extended its rally, with WTI up 1.2% toward $85 a barrel, a fourth straight gain and its highest level since mid-June, while Brent traded back above $92. The move reflects the ongoing US-Iran conflict, now in its 11th day, a Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping, and production shut-ins as Tropical […]

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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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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 to halt attacks and resume technical talks […]

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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 […]