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OPEC+ supply talks put pressure on oil prices
Oil prices are under pressure as traders grow cautious ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. Expectations of a possible supply increase, combined with weaker demand and rising inventories, have weighed on sentiment and capped upward momentum. Oil dips on OPEC+ risk Crude oil prices edged lower on Tuesday morning, as market participants turned cautious ahead Continue Reading
Gold softens on global optimism
Gold prices dipped as improving global sentiment and progress in trade talks shifted investor focus away from safe-haven assets. Easing Middle East tensions and growing optimism around new trade deals encouraged a move toward riskier investments, putting pressure on gold. Gold dips on easing tensions and trade hopes Gold prices edged lower at the start Continue Reading
Week ahead: Key US data to move markets in quiet week
This week’s shortened US trading schedule due to Independence Day may compress volatility into early sessions, particularly ahead of critical releases such as the US jobs report and ISM data. Commodities remain firmly supported by elevated geopolitical risks, especially in the Middle East, while Asian markets react to evolving trade sentiment and regional PMI data. Continue Reading
AI stocks lift Nikkei 225 to 4-month high
Japanese stocks climbed on renewed tech optimism, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a dovish tone from the Bank of Japan. The upbeat sentiment boosted confidence in Japan’s equity market, especially in the tech sector. Nikkei 225 jumps on global tech rally Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose sharply on Thursday, climbing 1% to finish Continue Reading
US dollar under pressure as markets embrace risk
Markets are reacting to a mix of calming geopolitical tensions and uncertain economic signals from the US, leading to renewed pressure on the dollar. As risk appetite improves and doubts grow around the Fed’s next move, investors are rebalancing positions and watching upcoming data for clearer direction. Ceasefire lifts risk appetite The US dollar continued Continue Reading
