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Diverging data and higher oil price keep markets cautious
Global markets sent mixed signals as US data pointed to surprising resilience, while the eurozone slipped back into contraction. Rising energy prices…
4 months, 1 week ago
Fragile ceasefire extension sees global rally peter out
New record highs were set in the US trading session on Wednesday as markets embraced the ceasefire extension and more strong Q1 earnings. But despite…
4 months, 1 week ago
Trump extends ceasefire unilaterally
Geopolitical tensions and a late ceasefire extension kept markets on edge. Equities were lower in Tuesday’s trading session as stocks ended near sess…
4 months, 1 week ago
Geopolitics weigh on markets as Middle East tensions rise again
After a brief bout of optimism on Friday, concerns over a potential escalation between the US and Iran swiftly re-emerged yesterday. Oil prices climb…
4 months, 1 week ago
The View Beyond: When earnings meet geopolitics
The first quarter of 2026 has presented investors with complex and worsening financial conditions, volatile oil prices, and heightened geopolitical t…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Nasdaq on its best winning streak since 2009
Wall Street ended modestly higher yesterday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs following a twelfth consecutive advance. US markets …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bullish signs of a peace deal send stocks soaring
President Trump indicated that Tehran wants to make a deal yesterday and officials from Pakistan signalled that new talks are planned. Meanwhile, it …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Stocks closing in on record highs
Investors grapple with rising stagflation fears amid slowing growth and persistent inflation, yet optimism over renewed US-Iran peace talks has fuell…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Markets bounce back as deal hopes resurface
After an early sell-off, equities rebounded during the trading session following President Trump’s comments that further negotiations with Iran - and…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
From ceasefire relief to risk‑off reality
Last week’s market rally was driven by ceasefire optimism and a sharp drop in oil prices, lifting equities despite growing signs of economic strain a…
4 months, 3 weeks ago