Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Financial Markets Friday Closing Prices  S&P 500 7,537 (+0.72%) Nasdaq 26,121 (+1.12%) Gold $4,120 (-0.08%) Brent Crude Oil $75.22 (-1.42%)  Markets endured a week of sharp cross-asset swings, with Middle East tensions driving
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Global markets are responding to the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire with renewed caution, as investors weigh the implications of rising oil prices and their potential impact on inflation and central bank policy. Commenting on the latest market developments, Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst at eToro, said:“Markets are reacting to the break in the US-Iran […]
Released amid a dynamic and complex global economic landscape, the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 highlights the effects of geopolitical tensions, evolving trade routes, and volatile foreign exchange markets. Even with resilient financial markets, these macroeconomic shifts are significantly altering the cost of living for the worlds affluent.
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Financial Markets Friday Closing Prices  S&P 500 7,483 (+0.0%) Nasdaq 25,833 (+0.0%) Gold $4,176 (+1.26%) Brent Crude Oil $72.10 (+0.42%)  Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with risk appetite broadly firmer, but the tone was shaped by a softer US labour market and a less urgent central-bank […]
Capital Hills, a financial advisory and funding solutions provider, unveiled its new corporate identity alongside its new AI-enhanced website. The strategic move is in line with the company’s ongoing efforts to boost its corporate and digital presence while reinforcing its ability to offer innovative, customer-centric and agile financial advisory and funding services
UAE Markets Update:Â ADX and DFM post-war note. Over the past three months, the DFM General Index (DFMGI) has risen roughly 10%, while the FTSE ADX General Index (FADGI) has gained about 3%. On a one-month basis, the two are up 4% and 1% respectively, and measured from their recent lows, they have recovered around 14% […]
UAE equity markets recorded their strongest weekly performance in months during the period ending June 19, driven by optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. However, despite the sharp rebound, both major UAE indices remain below their pre-conflict highs, highlighting the extent of the losses sustained during the regional
Gold & Silver Precious metals continue to face selling pressure, with Gold falling 2.71%, breaching below the $4000 mark, while Silver witnessed a sharp 6.69% drop to fall below the $60 level on Wednesday. Thursday’s Asian session sees the trend continue, with Gold trading 0.50% lower and Silver trading 0.70% lower. The pressure continues on […]
Gold & Silver Gold is down by abut 1.81% in the day and is currently trading at $4,116. From a fundamental standpoint, Deutsche Bank AG reduced its gold price forecasts by as much as 22%, as investors grew more wary of the outlook for US monetary policy and investment demand for the precious metal dried up. Furthermore, […]
Industrial and precious metals remain on the defensive as financial markets continue to adjust to the prospect of higher funding costs and a more restrictive US monetary policy outlook. The latest wave of selling has been amplified by a sharp correction across technology stocks, with today’s 10% tumble in the tech-heavy KOSPI index and the […]
U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures are trading lower today due to growing uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations. At the time of writing, S&P 500 futures are down around 0.5%, while Nasdaq futures are lower by nearly 0.68%. Risk sentiment deteriorated after reports confirmed that planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland have been postponed. The delay has raised […]
Investors are widely expecting the US Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. However, market participants will be paying closer attention to the central bank’s guidance, updated economic projections, and signals from incoming Chair Kevin Warsh as they assess the direction of monetary policy for
MMG Group today announced a major evolution in its business model, building on the strong foundation established since its inception in Dubai in 2008. Through its two core divisions, MMG Art Production and MMG Artists, the company is strengthening its integrated creative, marketing, production, and talent representation capabilities to better serve premium brands, artists,
SpaceX has reached a milestone nearly two decades in the making. The company, after completing a successful roadshow and pricing its offering, begins trading today on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at $135 per share. At roughly 555.6 million shares and a ~$75 billion raise, that implies a valuation near $1.75–1.77 trillion — the […]
U.S. Markets US equity markets fell sharply on Friday, with the SPX closing 2.92% lower and the NDX closing 5.12% lower, marking one of the worst falls in history for the index. Both indices have stabilised during the Asian session on Monday, with the SPX index trading higher, up 0.81%, while the NDX index is […]
U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures traded lower on Friday as investors awaited the release of the May Nonfarm Payrolls report for fresh insight into labor market conditions and the likely path of Federal Reserve policy. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.41%, while the Nasdaq 100 is lower by 0.83%. Last […]
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Thursday’s trading session 0.17% up, continuing Wednesday’s momentum, as investors focused on hopes for Middle East peace, while oil prices and bond yields retreated. Markets remained highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines throughout the week. Unresolved issues around Iran’s uranium program and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue
Oil markets remain locked in a battle between hopes for diplomacy and mounting geopolitical risks, with supply concerns continuing to dominate price action and sentiment. According to Nagham Hassan, Market Analyst at eToro, the market has moved beyond pricing in a temporary geopolitical premium and is now reacting to what increasingly resembles a structural supply […]
Government bond yields are rising across major economies including the US, UK, Europe and Japan, as investors reassess inflation risks amid higher energy prices, geopolitical tensions and growing fiscal pressures. The move higher in sovereign yields reflects increasing market acceptance that interest rates may remain elevated for longer than previously expected, despite
Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the appointment of Archer Fu as Senior Vice President (SVP) East, effective May 2026. In his new role, Archer will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth strategy across the Eastern region, covering Oceania, North Asia and South East Asia, […]






















