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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

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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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CPI Report Moves Stocks Dollar Oil and Gold – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 13/05/2026

US Markets The US equity markets closed slightly lower on Tuesday after a volatile session that saw initial losses of around 1% for the SPX index and more than 2% for the NDX index. The indices recovered a major portion of yesterday’s losses, declining 0.19% and 0.88%, respectively. Tables seemed to have turned again, with […]

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Dollar Strength, Rising Oil, and Softer Gold Signal a Shift in Global Risk Sentiment – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 11/05/2026

U.S. Markets US equity markets closed higher on Friday with a 0.91% gain for the SPX index and a 2.45% gain for the NDX index. The SPX index has risen 2.42%, while the NDX index rose 5.64% during the last week. Markets were trading slightly lower during the Asian session on Monday, with both indices down about 0.10%. US […]

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S&P 500 Hits Record High as Peace Hopes Fuel Risk Rally – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 07/05/2026

U.S. Markets SPX surged 1.46% yesterday to a fresh all-time high of 7,365, as prospects of a US-Iran peace deal reignited optimism across markets. The rally was primarily driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, as investors priced in the possibility of a resolution to the conflict. However, the market is approaching a critical juncture. Investors […]

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Markets rally as tensions ease, but gold keeps investors cautious – Saxo Bank

News Desk 06/05/2026

Equities hit fresh records as Hormuz tensions ease, but gold’s persistent bid suggests the geopolitical premium has not fully left the room. WTI crude pulled back from Monday’s Strait of Hormuz spike on Tuesday, as Washington signalled that a short-term naval corridor solution was in progress – freeing equity markets to focus on a strong […]

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Dollar Eases, Oil Cools, Gold Rebounds as Diplomatic Hopes Return – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 06/05/2026

U.S. Dollar The U.S. Dollar Index is trading near 98.07, down 0.42%, in early Asian hours, edging lower as oil prices retreat amid easing tensions in the Middle East, reducing safe-haven demand for the greenback. Sentiment improved after President Trump announced a temporary pause in U.S. escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress […]

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All Eyes on Big Tech as Markets Test the AI Trade – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 29/04/2026

U.S. Markets  Today SPX decreased by 0.17% to $7,161, while Nasdaq dropped by 0.50% to $27,200, after spx reached new highs. US markets are gaining mainly due to the recent rally in AI-related companies, especially Nvidia. This means the market is heavily dependent on continued spending in AI and cloud infrastructure. Right now, companies like […]

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Precious metals face near-term pressure from oil-driven inflation risks – Saxo Bank

News Desk 28/04/2026

The precious metals market has spent the past several months undergoing a sharp reset. Following an explosive rally that took gold, and not least silver, to fresh record highs, both metals have since corrected – not because their long-term fundamentals have materially weakened, but because the macro backdrop has shifted abruptly in the wake of […]

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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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Markets Hit New Highs but Oil Is Changing the Narrative – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 23/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX notched another record close yesterday amid optimism over an extended ceasefire. The index rose 0.6% yesterday, closing at $7,130 with tech and AI infrastructure stocks driving the momentum. However, it is trading slightly lower today at around $7,100 amid developments in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. The bias […]

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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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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 correction meets macro reset as ceasefire reverses key headwinds – Saxo Bank

News Desk 09/04/2026

Gold’s recent correction has challenged the widely held perception of bullion as a reliable safe haven during times of geopolitical stress. However, the latest price action should not be mistaken for a structural shift. Instead, it reflects a combination of macro headwinds and positioning dynamics following an extended rally.   At the core of the […]

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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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Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosts roundtable with more than 70 gold and jewellery sector leaders to enhance its resilience

News Desk 07/04/2026

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a roundtable discussion attended by more than 70 business leaders from member companies of the Dubai Jewellery Group. The meeting focused on reviewing the latest developments, enhancing the sector’s agility, and strengthening its resilience amid current

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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 […]