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S&P 500: Assessing the Rebound
Last week was, overall, quite positive for equity indices and the global benchmark. After an initial rebound attempt that quickly faded on Monday, March 30, the following day the S&P 500 posted a solid +2.86%—also coinciding with the close of the first quarter and related last-minute rebalancing—which then allowed it to continue rising in the […]
Volatility Rises on Iran Tensions
Asia-Pacific markets experienced sharp swings on Tuesday, April 7, as investors reacted to rapidly evolving geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Major indexes initially opened higher but quickly reversed into losses during morning trading, reflecting growing uncertainty across global markets. The volatility followed a relatively stable session on Wall Street overnight. Futures tied to the S&P 500 […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-06
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Weekly Market Outlook | 6 – 10 April
Market sentiment enters the week under elevated uncertainty as geopolitical tensions intensify in the Middle East and global investors prepare for key economic data. After U.S. President Donald Trump issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices climbed above $110 per barrel on escalating supply disruption fears, adding to […]
Bitcoin and Altcoins: Bullish Momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) started the week strong, trading above $69,000 on Monday, April 6, following a rebound of over 4% last week. Technical indicators suggest a mildly bullish outlook in the near term as BTC bounces off the lower boundary of its trading channel. Spot prices are now pivoting toward the channel midpoint after finding solid […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-03
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Markets Rise on Hormuz Hopes
Asia-Pacific markets mostly traded higher on Friday, April 3, supported by optimism surrounding a potential reopening of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that Iran and Oman are working on a protocol to monitor and coordinate tanker traffic through the waterway, a move that could ease global energy supply concerns. According to Iranian […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-02
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Market Correlations: Oil, Gold, and Yields
On days when news flow moves the market in an abrupt and sudden way—and when it’s not unusual to see gold down -4.03% while UK Brent oil rises +7.80% (as happened this morning), following market reactions to a speech, a statement, or a newswire release—today we want to briefly show what we mean when we […]