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.
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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 […]
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,
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mixed Signals – Navigating the S&P’s Resistance, Gold’s Bounce, Oil’s Supply Shock, and USD Strength
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 […]
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
Gold and silver remain under considerable pressure as the Middle East war continues to trigger a broad macro economic shock across global markets, forcing investors to reprice inflation, rates, growth, and liquidity conditions simultaneously. After many months of strong outperformance, both metals have become vulnerable, not because their strategic case has fundamentally
Gold prices have come under significant pressure, falling 6% on Monday after a 10% decline last week, as shifting macroeconomic conditions weigh heavily on the precious metal. March is now shaping up to be one of the weakest months on record for gold, with prices down nearly 21% since the beginning of the month. Traditionally […]
Gold continues to struggle for momentum, with the risk of a deeper correction building after the break below the 50-day moving average, last around USD 4,978. While geopolitical risk in the Middle East would normally support prices, several offsetting forces have emerged. First, the war’s impact on energy markets has lifted inflation expectations at […]
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 […]
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index are up 0.87% and 0.97% in the early sessions of Monday and are currently trading at $6,680 and $24,555, respectively. From a fundamental standpoint, the main pressure on equity markets has been the rise in oil prices. Over the weekend, the US carried out […]
Gold has struggled somewhat in recent weeks even as dark clouds gather over the Middle East and the outlook for the global economy becomes increasingly uncertain. Prices continue to hold comfortably above USD 5,000, yet the lack of a stronger bid in the face of rising geopolitical tension has raised questions among investors. The current […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets ended Thursday sharply lower as a surge in crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 731 points, or 1.5%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.8%. The sharp surge in oil […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets ended Wednesday’s session mixed as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed government bond yields and the U.S. dollar higher, weighing on broader sentiment. The Nasdaq Composite edged up less than 0.1% to $22,716.14, supported by gains in technology stocks while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to $6,775.80 and […]
















