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Microsoft (MSFT) Under Sustained Pressure
Microsoft shares have shed roughly 30% from their all-time highs, reached intraday on October 28 last year at $551.43, making MSFT the worst-performing name among the Magnificent Seven over the past six months—with the stock now off to its worst start to a year since 2008. The sell-off is not a reflection of deteriorating fundamentals […]
Asia-Pacific Stocks Slip on Iran Tensions
Asia-Pacific markets moved in a weak range on Thursday, March 26, with most indexes slipping between 0.2% to 1.4%, as investors reacted to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Rising oil prices and fresh concerns in the tech sector added further pressure across the region. Despite positive cues from Wall Street overnight, […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-25
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Oil Drops on U.S.–Iran Talk Hopes
Global oil markets experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, March 25, after remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran may be underway. His comments sparked optimism among investors, easing concerns over prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 4.52% to […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-24
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Gold and Silver Volatile Again
At one point during yesterday’s highly volatile session, gold and silver were down by 8.45% and 9.84%, respectively, compared to the previous day’s settlement. All of this occurred while the USD was strengthening, and its most traded index—the DXY—was approaching 100, driven by another sharp rise in yields across the entire U.S. curve. The 10-year […]
AUD/USD Falls Below 0.7000
The AUD/USD pair has fallen sharply below the key 0.7000 level, extending losses toward the 0.6950 zone during Tuesday’s Asian trading session, March 24. The Australian Dollar remains under heavy selling pressure as global markets shift back into a risk-off mode, driven largely by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Risk Aversion Returns as Geopolitical […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-23
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Weekly Market Outlook | 23 – 27 March
Global markets enter the fourth week of March facing a convergence of major central bank decisions, an intensifying energy shock, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan all held rates unchanged last week—a rare alignment—but signalled a more cautious outlook. The ongoing conflict in Iran […]