U.S. Markets SPX edged slightly lower yesterday amid the geopolitical developments which kept oil prices and yields elevated. However, the index’s close above the $7,100 level is a positive sign, given that the 0DTE options market now shows the highest positive GEX concentration at this strike.
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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 […]
U.S. Markets The SPX notched a solid performance last week, gaining 4.5% and reaching all-time highs, propelled by a relief rally in the broader technology sector (which is more immune to energy shocks). In today’s session, SPX is trading slightly lower, down 0.67% to around $7,070, following developments over the weekend that led to a spike in […]
Global markets continue to navigate a period of heightened volatility, but recent trends suggest investors are becoming more resilient and adaptive in the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Investor sentiment appears to be stabilising, with markets increasingly absorbing negative headlines more efficiently than in previous weeks. Developments that once triggered
China’s equity markets are adjusting to the impact of rising oil prices, as the latest March trade data offers an early indication of how the shock is feeding through the economy, according to eToro’s latest market commentary. China’s export growth slowed to 2.5% in March, while imports surged nearly 28% – the fastest pace since […]
Oil prices dipping back below the $100 mark may suggest easing geopolitical tensions, but underlying supply dynamics indicate that upward pressure on prices could persist, according to eToro’s latest market commentary. A significant portion of Persian Gulf oil supply remains disrupted, with inventory drawdowns and softer demand temporarily absorbing the shock. However, as
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
U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is down 0.36% as investors brace for President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday’s session offered a brief reprieve, with the SPX gaining 0.44% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.61%. This risk mood is deteriorating, and the index is expected to stay bearish. Trump’s comments […]
Three forces are converging with unusual intensity across global markets: a US dollar holding firmly above 100, crude oil hovering near the $100 mark, and persistent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Together, these dynamics are no longer confined to energy markets and are feeding into global supply chains, inflation expectations, and central bank policy […]
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 SPX Index and NDX Index are down 0.28% each and are currently trading at $6,678 and $24,560, respectively. From a fundamental standpoint, in yesterday’s session, US markets witnessed a positive foot led by tech after Huang said that revenue from hardware could total $1 trillion through 2027 at the GTC event. Last […]
U.S. Markets US equity markets ended Tuesday’s session slightly lower as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 34 points (-0.1%). The Nasdaq Composite was relatively flat, edging marginally higher as strength in technology stocks
Recent geopolitical developments involving Iran have heightened market sensitivity to oil prices, inflation, and interest rate expectations, according to Lale Akoner, Global Market Analyst. While the escalation has introduced new risks, the broader investment case for equities in 2026 remains intact—though the path forward has become more dependent on macroeconomic
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through global markets, pushing oil and gold sharply higher and raising fresh questions about the near-term outlook for regional equities. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, said: “Markets hate uncertainty, and right now investors are facing one of the most unpredictable geopolitical backdrops in years. The
U.S. Markets The SPX index closed last week higher by 0.34% and is trading around $6,858 in today’s session. This week will be defined by key earnings, especially tech heavyweights Alphabet and Amazon. Focus will be on forward earnings and capex guidance. Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lily will also report earnings this […]
US Markets The SPX Index is up 0.05% today and is currently trading at $6,990. From a fundamental stance, on the data front Fed’s FOMC garnered attention yesterday. The Fed held its rate steady at 3.5%-3.75% after three rate cuts. Though the cut was in line with market expectations, there is a shift in the […]
US Markets The SPX Index and NDX Index are up about 0.25% and 0.42%, respectively, in the day and are currently trading at $6,930 and $25,519. From a fundamental standpoint, as the decision on Trump tariffs is postponed, Goldman Sachs expects Americans to bear half of the costs of Trump’s tariffs, as tariffs have already […]
Global oil markets have remained relatively steady despite renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with crude prices continuing to trade within a narrow range. While Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and international sanctions have significantly curtailed its production
U.S. Markets US stocks are trading lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.40% and the Nasdaq-100 declining 0.52%, as market participants digest mixed economic signals and geopolitical concerns following Wednesday’s close. Cyclical sectors, Industrials, Materials, and Financials, have softened, while Technology outperformed, reflecting selective risk appetite. Labor
Prices slide as glut narrative strengthens amid developments in Venezuela  Oil prices weakened into the start of the week, with Brent sliding toward USD 60 per barrel and WTI trading below USD 57, both hovering near five-year lows. The trigger being the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, changing the narrative on Venezuelan […]


















