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Markets continued to process the Federal Reserve inaction and apparent dovish approach to monetary policy. The new Chairman,Kevin Warsh, stated his ‘tools’ are limited and has voiced his preference for a low-interest-rate economic environment.
Read more →US equity markets recovered, following the Federal Reserves decision to hold rates unchanged, while the US Dollar tumbled. The Fed decided to hold rates unchanged, reaffirming the dovish monetary stance the new Chairman will employ.
Read more →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.
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