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Equities Edge Lower as Hormuz Risks Rattle Markets; Oil Swings, Dollar Supported – Comments from Century Financial

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
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Geopolitical Escalation Raises Oil and Inflation Risks but Equity Outlook for 2026 Remains Intact

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
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Oil and Gold Surge as Middle East Tensions Rattle Global Markets

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
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Markets Brace for Earnings Week as Dollar Rebounds, Oil and Metals Extend Losses – Daily Market Comments from Century Financial

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 […]
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Markets Mixed: US Stocks Up on Rotation Hopes, Oil Slumps, Gold Near Records : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial External Inbox

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 […]
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Oil Prices Remain Stable Near $60 Despite Geopolitical Noise

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
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US Stocks Slip as Mixed Data Clouds Outlook; Dollar Firms, Oil Weakens : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

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
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Gold Breaks Higher as Oil Slips on Supply Glut — Market Signals Shift: Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

US Markets  The S&P 500 extended its strong rebound, rising 1.43% in yesterday’s session, while the Nasdaq gained 2%, supported by a renewed tech-led rally. Optimism around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut continues to support sentiment, with the index currently trading at $6,703 in today’s session. Megacap technology stocks were the main drivers of […]
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Gold Climbs as Rate-Cut Hopes Grow; Oil Steady Ahead of EIA Data : Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

Crude Oil  WTI crude oil rose by 1.54% to 60.70 in yesterday’s session. In the early Asian session today, WTI is relatively flat around 60.64, holding firm despite the API reporting a 4.4 million-barrel build in U.S. crude inventories. Geopolitics continue to be a positive catalyst, as U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil take effect […]
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Oil Retreats as Supply Fears Ease; Gold Extends Decline on Fed Caution – Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

Crude Oil  WTI closed 2.1% higher on Friday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions, heightening supply concerns. However, it has retreated 0.76% today as supply fears have eased since then. Last week, a Ukrainian strike on the Russian port of Novorossiysk caused damage and temporarily halted operations. However, two tankers were able to dock on Sunday, signaling […]
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Oil Slips on Rising U.S. Stockpiles; Gold Steadies Ahead of Fed Cues – Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial

US Markets   After a risk-averse week, markets saw a modest rebound yesterday, with the SPX up 0.37% and the NDX gaining 0.72%. Dip buyers stepped in, supported by upbeat U.S. economic data, giving the market some breathing room. From a fundamental view, the recovery remains fragile but supported. Tech majors like Amazon, Google, Tesla, […]
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Gold Holds Steady, Oil Slips as Market Volatility Returns – Comments from Vijay Valecha , CIO – Century Financial Services

US Markets   The SPX dropped 1.17% yesterday, marking its biggest decline since October 10. Since reaching its recent high on October 29, the index has fallen 2.18%. The selloff was mainly triggered by Palantir. Despite posting strong earnings, investors grew wary about its frothy valuations,  as the stock trades around 217x forward P/E. Meanwhile, […]
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Oil Rises as OPEC+ Halts Output Hike and Black Sea Tensions Lift Sentiment – Comments from Vijay Valecha, CIO – Century Financial

US Markets The week ended with a 0.74% gain, driven by stellar Q3 earnings from six of the Magnificent Seven. Sentiment was also lifted by signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions, with the Nasdaq 100 up 1.9%. From a fundamental standpoint, upbeat earnings reignited AI momentum in the markets. However, the rally cooled slightly last […]