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Today Fundamental Analysis: Asian stocks extend their gains despite geopolitical tensions, Brent settles above $100

Today Fundamental Analysis: Asian stocks extend their gains despite geopolitical tensions, Brent settles above $100

Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Monday as investors remained focused on strong economic momentum and equity gains, despite renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing Middle East tensions. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.4% to a new record high above 60,900, while South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.8%, also reaching fresh highs of 6,657.
STARTRADER | vor 192 Tagen
Gold Declines Amid Geopolitics, with Optimism Limited

Gold Declines Amid Geopolitics, with Optimism Limited

Gold fell below 4,700 USD per troy ounce on Monday, extending last week's losses. Pressure on the precious metal has intensified following the breakdown of attempts to resume negotiations between the US and Iran, as well as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, supporting inflationary risks.
RoboForex | vor 192 Tagen
Central Bank Super Week Begins as Middle East Risks Persist

Central Bank Super Week Begins as Middle East Risks Persist

U.S. equities closed at record highs on Friday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq supported by optimism that the U.S. and Iran may begin talks to end their conflict. A sharp rally in Intel shares also helped semiconductor stocks extend their gains. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 0.55%, the Nasdaq gained 1.5%, while the Dow Jones fell 0.44%. U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in choppy trading, while
ATFX | vor 193 Tagen
Calm before the storm as investors brace for a crucial week

Calm before the storm as investors brace for a crucial week

Muted market movements as investors prepare for an action-packed week; oil prices hover above $95; Iran proposes a peace plan, as US-Iran talks continue, but the face-to-face meeting is still missing; Quiet calendar today ahead of several central bank meetings, data prints and earnings announcements; Warsh moves closer to taking Fed office as the judicial probe against Powell is dropped
XM Group | vor 193 Tagen
Gold flirts with key support area

Gold flirts with key support area

Gold remains below prior uptrend line, hovers near key support - Hawkish Fed and Middle East impasse may allow more declines - Dip below 4,640 could pave the way for the 4,345 zone - For a brighter outlook, a recovery above 5000 may be needed
XM Group | vor 193 Tagen
Precious Metals Attempt to Cover March Losses

Precious Metals Attempt to Cover March Losses

Gold and Silver are attempting to stabilize following the March losses. Gold remains under pressure from the firm US dollar and oil-driven inflation dynamics, whilst silver is supported by resilient industrial demand. Despite near-term weakness, strong physical demand and persistent macro risks suggest the correction may prove temporary.
Headway | vor 195 Tagen
The dollar is gaining ground, mirroring the 2022 pattern

The dollar is gaining ground, mirroring the 2022 pattern

The US dollar has strengthened over five of the last six sessions, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets and investor confidence that the US economy will fare better than the rest of the world. Purchasing Managers’ Indexes showed clear signs of stagflation, with price indices rising, while overall business activity is slowing.
FxPro | vor 195 Tagen
Week Ahead – Geopolitics, central bank meetings and earnings test market resilience

Week Ahead – Geopolitics, central bank meetings and earnings test market resilience

Middle East developments drive market sentiment as negotiations appear to have stalled; An action-packed week ahead, with key GDP prints, central bank meetings and pivotal US earnings; US dollar rebound to be tested if ME newsflow improves and/or ECB and BoE turn hawkish; BoJ discontent could trigger intervention; equities could suffer on weaker earnings and geopolitical uncertainty
XM Group | vor 196 Tagen
Gold Falls Nearly 3.0% Over the Week Amid Geopolitical Pressure

Gold Falls Nearly 3.0% Over the Week Amid Geopolitical Pressure

On Friday, the price of gold remained below 4,700 USD per ounce. For the week, the price is expected to decline by approximately 3.0%, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz support rising energy prices and heighten concerns about inflation.
RoboForex | vor 196 Tagen