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Markets Scale Record Highs Amid AI Boom and Oil Risks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 03/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures were little changed today after the major indexes closed at fresh record highs in the previous session. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.11%, while the Nasdaq 100 is lower by 0.15%, as investors pause following a strong run higher. The

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AI-Led Surge Pauses; Dollar Slips and Oil Eases on Renewed Iran Talks – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 02/06/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday after the major averages kicked off June at fresh record highs. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 is down 0.08%, while the Nasdaq 100 is trading flat as investors take a breather following Monday’s AI-led rally. Technology stocks led gains in the previous […]

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Hormuz Risk Back in Focus: Oil Jumps, Markets Turn Cautious – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 28/05/2026

Crude Oil WTI crude fell by over 4% in yesterday’s session on optimism about a possible U.S.–Iran agreement. WTI rebounded strongly in today’s session, rising over 2% to trade near $93.93, while Brent climbed 2.2% above $98.5 as renewed military escalation between the U.S. and Iran revived concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of […]

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Gold Pulls Back While Oil Markets Stay Highly Uncertain – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 27/05/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets remain constructive, with the S&P 500 holding near 7,515 after recently breaking above its previous all-time high zone near 7,500. Since U.S. markets were closed yesterday for Memorial Day, trading activity remained limited, and there was no major cash-market volatility to change the broader technical structure. The broader tone still

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Stocks Hit Record Highs as Oil Prices Continue to Ease – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 25/05/2026

U.S. Markets U.S. equity markets continue to push higher, with the S&P 500 breaking out to fresh all-time highs as easing oil prices, softer bond yields, and growing optimism around a potential U.S.–Iran agreement continue to support risk sentiment. The SPX is now trading near 7,550, after successfully breaking above its previous all-time high zone […]

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Markets Rise as Oil Prices Ease and AI Optimism Holds Strong – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/05/2026

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

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Stocks Gold and Oil React to Rising Inflation and Yields – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 21/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Tuesday’s trading session 0.65% lower and marks its third day in the red as bond yields still remain elevated. On Tuesday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5.19%, marking its highest level in nearly 19 years. The 10-year Treasury yield at one point hit 4.687% to reach its highest level since January 2025. […]

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Oil Prices and Rising Yields Keep Markets on Edge – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 20/05/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 ended Tuesday’s trading session 0.65% lower and marks its third day in the red as bond yields still remain elevated. On Tuesday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5.19%, marking its highest level in nearly 19 years. The 10-year Treasury yield at one point hit 4.687% to reach its highest […]

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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 Federal Reserve cutting rates […]

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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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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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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 […]