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US equity markets crashed overnight, following an Iranian missile attack on US forces in the Middle East. A response is expected, thus escalating the crises and scaring markets. US equities tumbled and especially impacted, are the AI and chip shares.
Read more →Oil prices tumbled below US$80/barrel overnight, as Saudi Arabia and Oman negotiate with Iran in an effort to find peace, or at least a ceasefire. Markets welcomed the moves, equities surged and bond yields softened.
Read more →Tensions eased in the Middle East, allowing markets to stabilise, with bond yields softer. US equities were mixed, as pressure mounts on the tech sector, with fears over Chinese gains in ‘Chip Technology’ and ‘AI-gains’.
Read more →Markets closed out a very volatile week on a positive note, with US equities booking solid gains and oil coming off recent highs. Tensions remain high in the Middle East, as President Trump threatens to escalate to levels, as yet not seen.
Read more →The Middle East war is ramping up further, with Yemen joining Iran, blockading Saudi Arabia and attacking shipping in the Red Sea. The US has threatened massive retaliation and is said to be considering the use of ground forces.
Read more →The Middle East war extends and escalates, pushing oil prices higher and higher. Oil is charging towards US$90/barrel, with no relief in sight, heading towards a global energy crisis. If there is no resolution, or at least a ceasefire, then energy will drive an inflation crisis.
Read more →US equity markets surged overnight, ignoring the Middle East and instead focusing on the earnings season. ‘Beats’ in corporate earnings is a positive sign and compliments improving economic data. Inflation remains yesterday’s news, to markets, but it could be tomorrows too.
Read more →Markets stabilised overnight, despite military actions in the Middle East, as communications between the adversaries continue. There is hope for a reinstatement of the ceasefire. Oil prices stabilised around US$82/barrel, while global bond yields spiked.
Read more →Markets closed out the week on a gloomy note, as the war in the Middle East extends and escalates. Oil prices are beginning to feel the impact, spiking above US$80/barrel, hinting at another looming energy crises.
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