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Oil Back Above $100 Rekindles Market Fears, Fuels Volatility
News coming from the war front is sweeping away the positive intentions that had calmed financial markets during the first part of yesterday’s trading session. Oil troubles—back above $100 per barrel despite the massive use of IEA reserves—continue to set [+]
Markets Edge Higher on IEA Oil Plan, Trump Comments and Oracle Earnings; Focus on U.S. Inflation
Financial markets are attempting to regain some confidence and are preparing to analyze the U.S. inflation data for February. Statements by Trump about the imminent end of the war in Iran, the IEA’s plan to release oil onto the market, [+]
Markets Cling to Trump’s “War Nearing End” Remarks, but Volatility Remains High and Sentiment Fragile
Financial markets are relying on Trump’s words (“the war in Iran is nearing its conclusion”) and managed to close a highly volatile trading session while limiting losses. Oil has returned below the 100 mark, and buying interest in gold has [+]
Black Monday risk for financial markets as oil surge pushes crude above $100 a barrel
The week risks starting in the worst possible way for financial markets, with oil back above $100 per barrel and a crisis in the Middle East that does not appear likely to reach a quick resolution (assuming that a true [+]
Financial markets head into the weekend with the Oil/Gold ratio surging and investors awaiting the U.S. jobs report
The week in financial markets closes with oil as the absolute protagonist, while investors try to find some signs of optimism in the latest U.S. labor market data. The Oil/Gold ratio is surging and breaking above its 200-day moving average, [+]
Middle East Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment; Dollar Strengthens as Treasuries Price In a Fed on Hold
The situation in the Middle East continues to dominate investors’ thinking, amid technical rebounds, some attempts at buy-the-dip strategies, and reflections on the potential consequences for inflation and the economy in the coming months. Sentiment in financial markets remains tilted [+]
Fears of a Prolonged War Rattle Financial Markets, Risk Appetite Indicators at Lows Since Last November
Fears of a prolonged war are taking over financial markets, and stock exchanges—after initially containing their reactions—are posting more pronounced losses in Tuesday’s March 3 session. Risk-off sentiment is boosting defensive assets, while developments on the ground are pushing oil [+]
The Middle East Conflict Weighs on Financial Markets. In a Moderate Risk-Off Climate, Investors Focus on Energy and Inflation Risks
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting financial markets, but the reaction remains overall contained and orderly. Investors are closely monitoring energy prices, a potential source of new inflationary risks for the global economy. Sentiment remains moderately risk-off. On [+]
War in Iran Spurs Risk-Off Turn; Equities Slide at Start of March as Gold, Oil Advance
For financial markets, the week — and the month — is shaping up to start on a negative note, as the outbreak of war in Iran adds further uncertainty to an already fragile environment. Sentiment is shifting into risk-off mode, [+]
Financial Markets Close Another Week Marked by Uncertainty; Gold, Oil and Bonds Shine
Financial markets continue to navigate a climate of uncertainty, with equities confirming a lack of clear direction, commodities remaining highly volatile, and bonds benefiting from expectations of declining interest rates. Sentiment remains neutral and volatility elevated. Futures point to a [+]
Nvidia Beats Expectations, but Market Sentiment Remains Neutral Despite Gradual Improvement
Nvidia’s numbers beat expectations, but Wall Street’s reaction was rather lukewarm. Sentiment in financial markets remains neutral, although improvements are being recorded in riskier assets (crypto aside). The day offers few macroeconomic catalysts for investors, and attention will once again [+]
Financial Markets Unimpressed by Trump’s Speech, Await Nvidia Earnings
Financial markets do not seem to be moving much following Trump’s address to Congress, and investors are preparing for an important day on the earnings front. Today, in fact, Nvidia will release its figures, a bellwether company for the health [+]
Financial markets remain hostage to uncertainty, awaiting Trump’s address to Congress
Geopolitics, tariffs, and AI continue to dominate investors’ attention. The result is still a neutral sentiment in financial markets, with significant uncertainty and volatility favoring gold, reviving oil, and encouraging diversification toward equity markets considered more attractive than the United [+]
Financial markets, a week opening amid renewed tariff tensions and fears over the evolution of the US–Iran crisis. Volatility rises
The week in the financial markets opens with a neutral sentiment but a high degree of uncertainty. Fueling this uncertainty once again are U.S. tariffs, with decisions by the White House in response to the ruling of the Supreme Court [+]
Weekend packed with macro data and possible U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs
The week ends with a wealth of macroeconomic data and the possible decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on tariffs. Financial markets continue to show little direction and a neutral sentiment, with concerns stemming from investments in AI weighing on [+]
Financial markets attempt to shake off risk-off mood amid divided Fed and PCE inflation in focus
While awaiting the PCE inflation data, financial markets are acknowledging the deep divisions over the Fed’s next monetary policy moves. And as fears on the AI front ease, investors are trying to be slightly more confident, hoping for good news [+]
Financial Markets Still Lack Clear Catalysts, Sentiment Neutral; Focus on Fed Minutes and UK Inflation
Financial markets continue this week without a clear direction, with volatility remaining elevated and sentiment staying in neutral territory. While waiting for the U.S. PCE inflation data (Friday), investors are closely watching the Fed minutes. The trend in UK inflation [+]
Markets face another low-catalyst day as sentiment remains neutral-to-negative
The week in financial markets began without the “guidance” of Wall Street and could remain subdued today as well, ahead of the release of the Fed minutes (Wednesday) and, most importantly, the U.S. PCE inflation data (Friday). Sentiment remains neutral [+]
With Wall Street Closed and Asia on Partial Holiday, Financial Markets Lack Catalysts at the Start of the Week
With Wall Street closed (Presidents Day) and Asian markets operating at half capacity (Lunar New Year), financial markets begin the week with few catalysts and many issues left unresolved from the previous week (AI, Fed, and tariffs). Sentiment remains between [+]
AI Remains Center Stage—for Better or Worse—in Financial Markets, as Sentiment Swings Between Neutral and Risk-Off
AI remains the main protagonist, for better or worse, in financial markets. The week draws to a close with renewed concerns about profitability and the potential disruption that new technology could cause in other sectors (from software to financial services). [+]