Record Stock Rally Falls Due to Oil Gains & Iran Conflict – Asia Market Wrap
Stocks fell on the week’s final trading day, but crude oil gained as rising Middle Eastern tensions rekindled fears about energy supply, putting a surge that had taken markets to new highs to the test. The MSCI All Country World Index, the …
US Stocks Continue to Rise While Traders Await Iran Update – Europe Market Wrap
US stock futures rose, while Brent declined for the third day in a row as traders awaited information on a potential US-Iran peace deal to restart oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 contracts were slightly changed after the benchmark …
Stocks Hold Near Records as Oil Extends Retreat – Europe Market Wrap
US stock futures held steady gains while Brent crude fell for a third consecutive session as investors awaited further developments on a potential US-Iran agreement that could restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. S&P 500 futures were little changed after …
Global Stock Rally Expands on Optimism for the Iran Deal – Asia Market Wrap
Equities surged to new highs on hopes that the US and Iran were close to reaching an agreement to end their feud, extending a run that has frequently propelled global stocks to new heights. The MSCI All Country World Index rose 0.3%, …
As Iranian Hopes Grow, Stocks Rise & Brent Falls Below $100 – Europe Market Wrap
Stocks rose, led by technology companies, while oil prices and bond yields fell substantially on hopes that the US and Iran are close to a peace agreement. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.6%, while S&P 500 futures rose 1%, with both measures expected …
Stocks Rise & Oil Drops on Iran, Yen Gains – Asia Market Wrap
Stocks rose to a new high and crude oil fell after Trump signalled progress toward a final agreement with Iran, lending further momentum to markets already lifted by a surge in technology shares. The Yen has appreciated. MSCI’s Asian markets index rose …
As Middle East Truce holds, Stocks rise & Oil Slips – Europe Market Wrap
US market futures rose and oil prices fell as the Middle East ceasefire appeared to hold. Traders are also expecting that strong results will drive shares higher. S&P 500 futures rose 0.4%. The Nasdaq 100 index climbed 0.6%, putting it on track …
Stocks Fall on Increased Tensions with Iran & Dollar Gains – Asia Market Wrap
Stocks fell from record highs, while the Dollar rose as the US and Iran traded fire, heightening Middle Eastern tensions and fuelling inflation fears. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index for equities slipped 0.5% from its all-time high on Monday, amid speculation that …
Stocks Swing With Oil on Renewed Mideast Tension – Europe Market Wrap
As tensions rose up in the Middle East, US futures swung and crude oil rocketed higher, diverting attention away from megacap tech companies’ recent solid profits. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 plummeted by much to 0.5% apiece after Iran’s …
Stocks Eye Further Gains as Tech Earnings Lift Markets – Asia Market Wrap
US equity futures moved higher, suggesting the rally that pushed Wall Street benchmarks to record levels on strong megacap tech earnings could continue. The yen edged lower, giving back some of its gains following Japan’s intervention. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures …
