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War exploded across the Middle East over the weekend, following the US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is set to continue and escalate and will drive markets. We can expect commodity prices to surge, especially oil and gold, as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz.
Read more →The impact of AI on targeted sectors continues to dominate equity markets, especially in the software space. The sector could face a complete revolution, with AI set to rewrite software globally.
Read more →Asian equity markets reach for record highs, following the quiet of Lunar New Year celebrations, while US share markets build again towards record levels. The disruptions of AI, tariffs realignment and the rising tensions in the Middle East, appear to be side-lined.
Read more →US markets recovered overnight, with equities rebounding and the US Dollar easing slightly. The almost panic selling, following the Supreme Courts announcement restricting US tariffs measures calmed, as replacement tariffs were levied under other legal codes.
Read more →Global markets were sent into a tailspin, following the US Supreme Court decision last Friday, ruling against part of Trump’s tariff policy. The immediate response from Trump, was the replacement of the ‘reciprocal tariffs’, with a flat Global Levy of 15%.
Read more →The US Supreme Court overruled Trumps key international and trade policy, namely tariffs. This has been the key weapon used by Trump to garner international bi-lateral trade deals and also coerce/compel other Countries to conform to US wishes and directives.
Read more →Tensions in the Middle East rise, following the Iran-US talks and the lack of an agreement. Iran is conducting military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Russia and China, key heavyweight supporters.
Read more →Markets rallied overnight, following some stronger than expected data, from the ever-improving housing market in the US. Iran-US talks in Geneva also had some positives, according to the Iranian spokesman, although US VP Vance showed concern.
Read more →A long weekend in the US and Chinese Lunar New Year, resulted in a very quiet start to market trading, for the week. Chinese New Year extends for more than a week, so expect settled conditions to prevail.
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