The escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is sending shockwaves through global financial markets. 

Energy prices, safe-haven assets, and regional equities are all reacting in real time as investors assess the risk of prolonged supply disruptions — particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for roughly 20% of the world's seaborne oil supply.

Below, we track key market movements and their implications for investors in Saudi and U.S. equities.

This article is continuously updated. Scroll down for the latest developments — newest entries appear at the top.

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President Trump announced the cancellation of a scheduled military strike against Iran and stated that an agreement between the two sides is close to being reached. Consequently, market risk sentiment improved significantly, with stock markets leading the gains, and cyclical and technology stocks performing particularly well. Meanwhile, crude oil prices came under downward pressure, with Brent crude falling below $89 per barrel and WTI crude dropping to around $87 per barrel, hitting nearly two-month lows.

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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies(SPCX.US)) issued 555.6 million shares at $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion, with an overall valuation of about $1.77 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco to become the largest IPO in history. The company officially commenced trading on the Nasdaq today, with approximately 30% of the shares made available to retail investors. The market is highly focused on its first-day performance, viewing it as a bellwether for subsequent IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

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Bitcoin is currently trading at $63,378.79, up 1.70%, staging a strong rebound from its intraday opening low of $61,456 and breaking through the key psychological threshold of $63,000. As U.S.-Iran tensions cool and overall market risk sentiment improves, the cryptocurrency market has strengthened in tandem.

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Oracle Corporation(ORCL.US) announced a $40 billion equity financing plan and issued lower-than-expected capital expenditure guidance, causing its stock price to fall sharply by more than 8% and making it the most prominent stock to buck the upward trend in the market today. This move intensified market doubts regarding the profitability of AI infrastructure, making Oracle an outlier amid the broader stock market rally.

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The European Central Bank announced an interest rate hike as expected, but according to sources, policymakers lean toward pausing rate hikes at the July meeting if energy prices remain at current levels. ECB President Christine Lagarde also stated that the economic growth outlook faces downside risks. The ECB's latest projections show that eurozone inflation is expected to peak at 3.4% in 2026, while the GDP growth forecast was revised down by 0.1 percentage points compared to March.

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The U.S. May Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 6.5% year-on-year, higher than the expected 6.4%, marking the largest annual increase in nearly three and a half years, primarily driven by a surge in energy prices. However, the core PPI rose to 4.9% year-on-year, lower than the expected 5.3%, showing some signs of cooling. Nevertheless, super-core inflation accelerated to 5.1%, indicating that underlying inflationary pressures have not entirely subsided.

Iran-Israel Conflict: Assets to Watch

🛢 Oil & Energy — Benefits from conflict escalation

Saudi Market (Tadawul All Shares Index(TASI.SA)) — Monitor closely

Safe Haven & Gold — Rises when fear spikes

🛡 Defense & Aerospace — Benefits from prolonged conflict

📉 Bearish / Inverse Plays — Use when conflict de-escalates

₿ Bitcoin — Unconventional Safe Haven (Handle with Care)

⚠️ Bitcoin's correlation to geopolitical conflict is inconsistent — it sometimes acts as a safe haven, sometimes as a risk asset. Watch with extra caution and smaller position sizes if in trade.

The above is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Leveraged and inverse ETFs are designed for short-term trading only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

June 11

Impacted by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the continuous sell-off in artificial intelligence stocks, the S&P 500 fell 1.6% to 7,266.99 points, while the Nasdaq Composite index saw the largest drop, declining 2% to 25,169.50 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by approximately 953 points, reflecting clear and widespread risk-aversion sentiment across the market.

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Following a second round of U.S. military strikes on Iran, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude futures up by about 2% to around $95 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude similarly rose to around $92 per barrel. The strait typically handles about one-fifth of global oil and gas transit, and market anxieties over supply disruptions continue to intensify.

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The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Thursday, becoming the first major central bank to take action in response to rising inflation caused by the Middle East conflict. This marks the bank's first rate adjustment since September 2023, aimed at curbing inflationary pressures brought on by rising energy prices.

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Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the May CPI rose 4.2% year-on-year, breaking above 4% for the first time in three years, with energy prices skyrocketing 23.5% year-on-year. The core inflation rate (excluding food and energy) rose 2.9% year-on-year, staying below the headline inflation level and offering some comfort to the market.

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Bitcoin rose 2.52% on the day to trade at $62,762, showing relative strength against the backdrop of pervasive global risk aversion. The broader cryptocurrency market attracted investor attention, as some capital may view it as a tool to hedge against geopolitical risks.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX(SPCX.US) filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to sell over 555 million shares at $135 per share to target a $75 billion raise. This is poised to become the largest IPO in history, surpassing the $29.4 billion record set by Saudi Arabian Oil Co.(2222.SA) in 2019. The offering price is expected to be announced Thursday evening, and the stock will officially begin trading on Friday under the ticker SPCX.

June 10

Bitcoin is currently trading at $61,734.11, down 1.53% intraday, and has nearly halved from its high of $126,000 last autumn, with a year-to-date decline of about 27% to 30%. Reports point out that continuous outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs are the primary source of pressure, but a surge in option trading volumes for Shares Bitcoin Trust(IBIT.US), Strategy(MSTR.US), and Coinbase(COIN.US) indicates that long-short battles have intensified significantly.

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U.S. stocks experienced intense volatility around AI and chip stocks from Monday to Tuesday, with the NASDAQ(IXIC.US) narrowing its losses after a sharp intraday plunge, while capital rotated from high-beta tech stocks into defensive sectors such as consumer staples, utilities, and real estate. In the options market, put positions on the semiconductor ETF (VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF(SMH.US)) clearly dominate, showing that investors are reassessing valuations, inflation, and geopolitical risks following the previous rapid gains.

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WTI crude oil stood at $89.21, up 1.15% intraday. Although it briefly pulled back during the session on expectations of improved transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East tensions continue to keep the supply risk premium elevated. Multiple reports note that global inventory buffers are being depleted and countries are accelerating replenishment, meaning that oil prices may remain structurally firm over the medium term despite short-term fluctuations.

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The EUR/USD exchange rate is at 1.15 as the U.S. dollar weakened marginally, primarily because a recovery in market risk sentiment after Iran and Israel paused their strikes weakened safe-haven buying for the greenback. Although the market still bets on a hawkish Federal Reserve for the year following the strong non-farm payrolls report, the short-term forex market is driven more by the easing of geopolitical tensions.

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Institutional medium-term outlooks suggest that global stock markets will still be supported by earnings growth and AI capital expenditures in 2026, but the market's over-reliance on a few AI giants means that concentration risks are rising. The recent rotation in U.S. stocks from chips and high-growth shares to consumer, defensive, and value sectors reflects that investors are starting to prepare for higher inflation and more frequent volatility.

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U.S. small business confidence fell back while price hike plans rose to recent-year highs, reinforcing concerns over sticky inflation. Meanwhile, this week's U.S. CPI, PPI, and the OPEC monthly report will serve as key triggers for the next phase of market direction. Coupled with tech catalysts like the SpaceX(SPCX.US) IPO and Oracle Corporation(ORCL.US) earnings, cross-asset volatility is likely to remain elevated.

June 9

On June 9, U.S. President Trump stated that negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached the "final stretch" and an agreement will be reached "within two to three days." Speaking to reporters at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Trump noted that Israel and Iran had previously been "going back and forth" but have now "agreed to a ceasefire," adding, "We are in the final stretch, and we are going to have a very, very great agreement." When asked how much longer the negotiations would take, Trump responded, "Two to three days."

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In pre-market trading, U.S. semiconductor, memory concept, and optical communication stocks extended their gains. Micron Technology, Inc.(MU.US), Marvell Technology(MRVL.US), and QUALCOMM Incorporated(QCOM.US) rose over 3%; Sandisk Corporation(SNDK.US) and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.(AAOI.US) gained nearly 3%; Western Digital Corporation(WDC.US), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC(STX.US), and Corning Inc(GLW.US) rose over 2%; and Intel Corporation(INTC.US) advanced nearly 2%.

🕐 Earlier Today

U.S.-listed South Korean ETFs continued their upward momentum in pre-market trading. The Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares ETF (Direxion Daily South Korea B(KORU.US)) surged over 11%, while the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF(EWY.US)) rose nearly 4%.

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Following its largest single-day drop in over a year (about 4%) on Friday, the NASDAQ(IXIC.US) Composite index rose by approximately 0.86% on Monday, while the S&P 500 index(SPX.US) rose by 0.30%. Chip stocks led the gains, with Intel Corporation(INTC.US) surging over 11% (boosted by a major AI chip order from Alphabet Inc. Class A(GOOGL.US)) and Marvell Technology(MRVL.US) jumping over 13%, while NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) and Micron Technology, Inc.(MU.US) also staged significant rebounds.

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According to reports, Alphabet Inc. Class A(GOOGL.US) placed a production order with Intel for over 3 million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) scheduled for delivery in 2028, which will provide Intel's foundry division with its first major external customer. Additionally, Nvidia is reportedly considering Intel as a backup foundry, further boosting market sentiment.

🕐 Earlier Today

Bitcoin is currently trading at $62,768, down about 50% from its historic high of $126,279 (October 2025). Last Friday, Bitcoin briefly fell below $60,000 to hit a more than one-year low; although it has now stabilized slightly, pressures such as continuous outflows from spot ETFs, macro uncertainties, and capital rotation into AI stocks still persist.

🕐 Earlier Today

Strategy(MSTR.US) co-founder Michael Saylor announced that the company purchased 1,550 bitcoins during this downturn at an average price of approximately $65,000, totaling $101 million, which brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 845,256 coins. This move provided some support to sentiment following the sharp market volatility.

🕐 Earlier Today

After Iran and Israel broke their April ceasefire agreement and launched military strikes against each other, Iran immediately announced a halt to its offensive operations, causing Brent crude prices to pull back from intraday highs to around $94 per barrel. Despite this, the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has already reduced global oil supply by about 14%, keeping the energy market highly alert.

🕐 Earlier Today

Following Iran's announcement to halt its strikes against Israel, safe-haven sentiment in the market cooled, causing the U.S. dollar index to weaken and the EUR/USD to rebound back to around 1.15. Previously, the strong U.S. May employment report had pushed up rate hike expectations, significantly strengthening the dollar; this week's CPI and PPI data will further influence the direction of the forex market.

June 8

Bitcoin is currently trading at $63,000.06, up 3.67%, after previously breaking below the key support level of $60,000 to hit a new low for 2026. President Trump's active push to de-escalate the U.S.-Iran situation has boosted market sentiment, driving a sharp rebound in Bitcoin; however, analysts warn that a drop below $60,000 would form a clear short signal.

🕐 Earlier Today

Crude oil prices rose 2.00% to $92.35 per barrel, following multiple rounds of missile launches from Iran into Israel, which briefly sent Brent crude soaring 3.6% to $96.47. The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a severe shortage in global crude supply, and analysts warn that if inventories continue to decline, a return of oil prices to above $100 will be inevitable.

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Seven OPEC+ member states reached an agreement to increase production by approximately 188,000 barrels per day starting in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of output hikes. However, because the ongoing war in the Middle East continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz—a transit route for about 20% of the world's petroleum—the market generally believes this production cut reversal is more symbolic than effective.

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Last Friday, chip stocks fell sharply, with NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) dropping 6.2% and Micron Technology, Inc.(MU.US) plunging around 13%, wiping out approximately $1.2 trillion in market value from the entire semiconductor sector in a single day. Broadcom Limited(AVGO.US)'s financial report showed Q3 AI chip revenue guidance missed buy-side expectations by about 7%, which, combined with strong non-farm payrolls data reviving rate hike expectations, triggered this round of sell-offs.

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Non-farm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May, more than doubling the market expectation of 80,000, forcing the market to reprice the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped 12 basis points in a single day to 4.17%, while Dow futures fell 86 points, and both Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures ticked lower.

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Market focus is highly concentrated this week: Wednesday will see the release of May CPI data to assess the impact of the Iran conflict on inflation; the European Central Bank meeting is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points; and SpaceX plans to officially list on Friday with an IPO valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, expecting to raise over $75 billion, which may impact market liquidity.

June 5

Impacted by Strategy(MSTR.US)'s sale of 32 bitcoins to pay preferred stock dividends, Bitcoin has fallen by approximately 13% this week, touching a low of $61,400. This represents a decline of over 22% from its four-week high and has wiped out more than $600 billion in market value from the cryptocurrency market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for 13 consecutive days, with total assets dropping from $107.8 billion on May 14 to $82.8 billion, marking the longest consecutive streak of outflows in history.

🕐 Earlier Today

Broadcom Limited(AVGO.US)'s second-quarter revenue reached $22.2 billion, up 48% year-on-year, beating market expectations. However, its annual sales guidance for AI chips failed to exceed investors' extremely high expectations, causing its stock price to fall sharply. Micron Technology, Inc.(MU.US) subsequently followed with a 7.7% drop, as the market worries that AI trades are overly crowded, putting pressure on tech stock valuations.

🕐 Earlier Today

CrowdStrike(CRWD.US) reported earnings per share of $1.10 and revenue of $1.39 billion, both beating market expectations. However, its annual recurring revenue (ARR) beat expectations by only $6 million, far lower than the $15 million to $29 million beats seen in each of the previous four quarters, disappointing bulls. Cybersecurity peer Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(PANW.US) was dragged down as a result, despite having no negative news of its own.

🕐 Earlier Today

Elon Musk's SpaceX(SPCX.US) announced its IPO pricing at $135 per share, with plans to issue 555.6 million shares, which will make it one of the largest IPOs in history. Market participants advise traders to watch the ripple effects on related satellite and aerospace supply chain concept stocks.

🕐 Earlier Today

The breakdown of U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations made market sentiment turn cautious, and oil prices stabilized after a sharp drop in the previous trading session. Previously, oil prices had briefly dropped to around $86 per barrel, down about 20% from their peak, but they continue to hover below the $100 mark, with geopolitical situations remaining the primary variable.

🕐 Earlier Today

Honeywell's quantum computing company, Quantinuum(QNT.US), successfully listed on the Nasdaq, with its stock price once surging 13.3% on its first day, becoming a highlight in the recent tech IPO market. This listing comes at a time when the quantum computing sector continues to heat up, showing that investor enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology remains robust.

Jun 4

Bitcoin is currently trading at $63,464.71, down 5.20% intraday, breaking below the $65,000 threshold and hitting its lowest level since late February. Selling pressure in the market is primarily driven by worsening risk appetite, geopolitical tensions, and a chain-reaction emotional impact triggered by reductions in holdings by key coin-holding institutions.

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Bloomberg pointed out that while Strategy(MSTR.US) sold only 32 bitcoins—worth about $2 million—the move significantly damaged market confidence because it broke its long-standing "never sell" narrative. Although the scale of the sale is extremely small relative to its holdings of over 840,000 coins, investors still viewed it as a negative signal and accelerated their exit.

🕐 Earlier Today

Scott Melker believes that after Bitcoin fell below $70,000, multiple technical indicators began to approach historical cycle bottom characteristics, and a Fear and Greed Index of just 11 also indicates extreme pessimism. His assessment is that the market may be in a "bottoming process," but if the weekly chart fails to hold below $65,771, a further drop to between $55,000 and $56,000 before a rebound cannot be ruled out.

🕐 Earlier Today

WTI crude oil stood at $95.21, up 1.55%, reflecting that the market is still pricing in premiums for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the risk of U.S.-Iran conflict. Although news of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire temporarily brought expectations of easing, anxieties over crude oil supply disruptions have not been resolved, and energy prices continue to weigh on global assets.

🕐 Earlier Today

U.S. stocks weakened overnight, with the S&P 500 index(SPX.US) falling 0.74% and the NASDAQ(IXIC.US) dropping 0.89%. Among them, Alphabet A(GOOGL.US) was dragged down by dilution concerns over its expansion of AI infrastructure equity financing to $84.75 billion. Broadcom Limited(AVGO.US)'s after-hours earnings guidance fell short of high expectations, which also hit sentiment for Asian chip and AI concept stocks, showing that high-valuation tech stocks are more sensitive to capital expenditures and the pace of delivery.

🕐 Earlier Today

The EUR/USD exchange rate was at 1.16, up 0.08%, showing little volatility but remaining generally firm overall. The European Central Bank's latest report stated that the euro demonstrated certain safe-haven currency characteristics during multiple risk events between 2025 and early 2026, which has provided relative support for the euro against the backdrop of U.S. dollar volatility.

June 3

Bitcoin traded at $67,306.60, down 3.42% intraday, extending its downward trend since June 2. Yahoo Finance noted that its opening price hit the lowest level since April 11, and it fell further during early trading, signaling a distinct cooling in crypto risk appetite.

🕐 Earlier Today

Crude oil stood at $95.90, up 2.28%, driven primarily by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, stalled negotiations, and supply disruption anxieties. Reuters stated that oil prices have continued to expand their gains, as risks related to the Strait of Hormuz and regional attacks have driven up the energy risk premium.

🕐 Earlier Today

The EUR/USD exchange rate was at 1.16, down 0.12%, reflecting broader support for the U.S. dollar. ING stated that the dollar was boosted by stronger U.S. JOLTS job openings data, while Reuters also pointed out that widespread dollar strength pushed the Japanese yen back down to around 160.

🕐 Earlier Today

Reuters reported that European stocks and U.S. stock futures ticked lower, mainly because Iran-related attacks pushed up oil prices and suppressed risk appetite. High energy costs have intensified market concerns over inflation and slowing growth, limiting the upward momentum of stock indices.

🕐 Earlier Today

Despite the overall pressure on risk appetite, Marvell Technology, Inc.(MRVL.US) surged 32.52% in the previous trading session, emerging as the most prominent individual stock winner. Its rally stemmed from positive comments by NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US)'s CEO regarding the outlook for AI infrastructure, alongside the launch of a next-generation switching chip that reinforced market expectations for long-term revenue growth.

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The OECD and multiple media outlets warned that even if oil prices peak in the short term, disruptions in energy and commodities could still drag down global growth and push up inflation in 2026. Moody's estimated that an Iran war has already placed visible cost pressures on U.S. households through higher oil prices and fiscal spending, explaining the market's increased preference for defensive and U.S. dollar assets.

June 2

U.S. stocks kicked off the first trading day of June with a record-breaking performance, as the S&P 500 index(SPX.US) crossed the 7,600-point mark for the first time. The NASDAQ(IXIC.US) Composite index combined for a 25% gain across April and May, marking its strongest two-month rally in over two decades, with AI-related stocks serving as the primary driver.

🕐 Earlier Today

Iranian state media reported that Iran has suspended negotiations with the United States, driving international Brent crude prices up by as much as 7.3% to surpass $97 per barrel, while U.S. WTI crude jumped by up to 8.5% to approach $95 per barrel. Israel's military escalation in Lebanon and the threat of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have further heightened supply anxieties. Crude oil is currently trading at $91.82, down 0.37% intraday.

🕐 Earlier Today

MicroStrategy (Strategy(MSTR.US)) sold 32 bitcoins to cash out approximately $2.5 million, marking its first reduction in holdings since 2022 and triggering a sharp downturn across the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is currently priced at $70,735.98, representing a 4.14% drop. MSTR shares fell 6% to around $150, while Coinbase (Coinbase(COIN.US)) shares slipped 5% simultaneously to around $179.50.

🕐 Earlier Today

ServiceNow, Inc.(NOW.US) shares surged 7% in Monday's pre-market trading, extending last month's robust gains. Market enthusiasm remains highly elevated for AI-driven enterprise software demand, making the stock one of the standout performers in the tech sector this week.

🕐 Earlier Today

Snowflake(SNOW.US) shares climbed 8.8% in intraday trading to hit $278.14, briefly touching a 52-week high of $282 during the session. The rally was driven by sustained expectations of strong growth for cloud data platforms and demand for AI data.

🕐 Earlier Today

Gold futures dropped 1.9% on the first day of June to close at $4,475.20 per ounce, while silver also slid 0.8%. The sharp spike in oil prices stoked inflation fears, subsequently strengthening the U.S. dollar index; as a result, investors reduced their holdings in safe-haven assets like gold as they await further guidance from the developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Friday's non-farm payrolls data.

June 1

U.S. stocks closed at historic highs in May, with the S&P 500 index(SPX.US) rising for the ninth consecutive week to close at 7,580.06 points. The NASDAQ(IXIC.US) Composite index surged simultaneously, as market sentiment continued to be boosted by the ongoing AI boom.

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International oil prices surged by over 2% in early Monday trading, currently standing at $89.97 per barrel, driven by Israel's further military advancement into Lebanon and a deadlock in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations. Brent crude briefly climbed near $93 per barrel, and analysts warned that oil prices could face further upward pressure as global oil inventories approach historic lows.

🕐 Earlier Today

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued new rules on Sunday, closing potential loopholes that could allow companies to export advanced chips to Chinese-owned firms located outside of China. This move further tightens export controls on AI chips to China, putting new pressure on chip giants like NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(AMD.US).

🕐 Earlier Today

Bitcoin is currently trading at $73,419.50, down 0.59%, as the market sits at a critical juncture for choosing its direction. Notably, CME Group simultaneously launched 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading, and analysts believe Bitcoin is expected to gradually mount a challenge toward the $77,000 threshold.

🕐 Earlier Today

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the Cape Canaveral launchpad, triggering a collective plunge in space concept stocks; AST SPACEMOBILE INC(ASTS.US) plummeted up to 18% intraday, and Rocket Lab(RKLB.US) fell over 6%. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans to conduct an IPO at $75 per share, which is expected to become the largest IPO in history, while Redwire Corp(RDW.US)'s stock price bucked the trend by soaring over 60% this week.

🕐 Earlier Today

The EUR/USD exchange rate is currently at 1.16, down 0.15%, amid overall U.S. dollar strength. The market is closely watching the Federal Reserve's future interest rate path; the new Chairman Kevin Warsh has called for a new inflation measurement standard, and the continuous rise in Treasury yields has also put some constraints on the stock market's upward potential.

May 29

The S&P 500 index(SPX.US) rose by 0.6% and the NASDAQ-100(NDX.US) climbed by 0.8%, both hitting new historic highs. This was primarily driven by a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch a new round of nuclear negotiations. Asia-Pacific stock futures (including Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong) also ticked higher, reflecting a generally optimistic market sentiment.

🕐 Earlier Today

Crude oil futures fell by over 1%, marking the largest weekly decline since early April. It is currently trading at $88.79 per barrel, down 0.12%. The draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran also involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, and this expectation of a potential increase in supply has pressured oil prices.

🕐 Earlier Today

Dell Technologies, Inc. Class C(DELL.US) saw its stock price surge nearly 40% in after-hours trading after releasing a strong sales outlook. This further boosted optimistic expectations for AI-related sectors and continued to provide upward momentum for the overall tech sector.

🕐 Earlier Today

Apple Inc.(AAPL.US)'s stock price stood at $312.48, up 0.52%, after its second-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, gaining about 3% after hours. The company also teased major Siri AI feature updates that will launch with the next-generation iPhone and iPad, further reinforcing the AI growth narrative.

🕐 Earlier Today

Bitcoin rose 0.35% on the day, but its price remains well below its historic high of $126,200, retracing over 40% from its ATH. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $1.26 billion over the past five days, marking the largest weekly net outflow since late January, with IBIT recording a single-day net outflow of $68.9 million.

🕐 Earlier Today

Following the release of its first electric vehicle, the Luce, Ferrari NV(RACE.US)'s stock price plunged about 8% the next day as investors were disappointed by the overly strict usage restrictions on the model. It also triggered a wave of criticism on social media. Doubts remain in the market regarding whether Ferrari can successfully achieve its electric transformation.

May 28

WTI Crude rose to $91.08, a gain of 2.71%. Reports from Reuters, The New York Times, and CNBC all indicated that renewed retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran, combined with anxieties over shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, have once again driven up the energy risk premium.

🕐 Earlier Today

As tensions in the Gulf escalated, Asian equity markets broadly retreated, with South Korea's market tumbling nearly 5% at one point, while Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan markets dropped by approximately 2%. Both The New York Times and Reuters noted that rising oil prices and war-related uncertainties are weighing on global stock market sentiment.

🕐 Earlier Today

According to Google Finance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJI.US), S&P 500 index(SPX.US), and NASDAQ(IXIC.US) had just achieved fresh record closes on May 27. Subsequently, The New York Times reported that S&P 500 futures pulled back by about 0.4%, indicating that the market is beginning to price in geopolitical and inflationary risks at these historic highs.

🕐 Earlier Today

Bitcoin is trading at $73,189.98 (-3.34% intraday). Despite the short-term weakness, Yahoo Finance reported that Trump stated he "will not let crypto down" and emphasized advancing a regulatory framework for digital assets, keeping policy expectations for the crypto sector relatively positive.

🕐 Earlier Today

EUR/USD is trading at 1.16 (-0.11%). FXStreet pointed out that the surge in oil prices has reinforced expectations for sticky U.S. inflation and a more hawkish policy stance, which is supporting the U.S. Dollar and exerting pressure on the Euro.

🕐 Earlier Today

Rising energy prices are reigniting inflation anxieties, with CNBC reporting that some institutions have warned this could force global central banks to remain vigilant or even adopt tighter stances. Coupled with warnings from Bank of America regarding a summer stock market correction, capital is beginning to shift from chasing rallies toward defensive positionings.

May 27

On Tuesday, U.S. equities rallied strongly, with the S&P 500 index(SPX.US) gaining 0.6% to secure a fresh record close, while the NASDAQ(IXIC.US)  jumped 1.2% to an all-time peak of 26,656. Market sentiment was buoyed by optimistic expectations surrounding negotiation progress between the Trump administration and Iran, with chip stocks serving as the primary driver of the rally.

🕐 Earlier Today

Micron Technology(MU.US) shares surged 19% in a single day, pushing its market capitalization past the $1 trillion milestone for the first time. The stellar gains were propelled by robust demand for AI-related memory products, and analysts suggest that the upward momentum in the AI memory sector is far from over.

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Crude oil is currently trading at $91.30 per barrel (-5.49%), giving back the previous day's gains which were sparked by news of U.S. airstrikes in Iran. While the market remains cautiously optimistic about the U.S.-Iran talks regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Capital Economics noted that investor confidence is exceptionally fragile, assigning a 37% probability that oil prices could still break above $100 within the next three months.

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Following the strong performance of Wall Street tech stocks, Asia-Pacific markets rallied broadly on Wednesday. The Nikkei 225 briefly touched 66,428 intraday, gaining about 1.3%, while South Korea's KOSPI simultaneously refreshed its historical peak.

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Major European indices are expected to open mixed on Wednesday, with the UK's FTSE 100 projected to slide slightly by 0.2%, while the German DAX, French CAC 40, and Italian FTSE MIB are all anticipated to edge modestly higher. Investors remain highly focused on the progress of U.S. military actions against Iran as well as the dynamics of the ceasefire negotiations.

🕐 Earlier Today

The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index declined further in May to 93.1, down from a revised 93.8 in April. Oxford Economics warned that the oil shock could trigger persistent secondary effects on inflation, projecting that upward price pressures will remain elevated into 2027 and beyond.

May 26

Crude oil prices dropped significantly by 4.54% to $92.21 per barrel, having broken below $100 the previous day on hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks. However, prices subsequently rebounded—with Brent crude rising about 3%—as a new round of U.S. strikes against Iranian missile positions and vessels in the south dampened hopes for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

🕐 Earlier Today

The ongoing blockade by Iran has disrupted approximately 20% of the global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. The CEO of Saudi Aramco warned that these disruptions could delay global oil market stabilization until 2027, while Morgan Stanley cautioned that global supply will tighten further if the blockade persists into June.

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The U.S. Dollar Index fell to 99.031, weighed down by investor optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace pact. Meanwhile, EUR/USD held steady at 1.16, though analysts noted that robust U.S. economic growth and AI-driven inflationary pressures are keeping the Federal Reserve hawkish, weakening the long-term bearish case for the Dollar.

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ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel stated that the European Central Bank should proceed with a rate hike in June even if a peace agreement is reached, noting that the conflict's inflationary impact has extended far beyond energy prices. Oxford Economics also warned that the secondary inflationary effects of the oil spike could persist into 2027 and beyond.

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Bitcoin is trading slightly lower at $77,162.43 (-0.06%), remaining well below its historical peak of $111,970 set in May 2025. Concurrently, the crypto derivatives market continues to expand, with Binance announcing the launch of pre-market perpetual contract trading for OPENAIUSDT on May 26, 2026.

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Driven by the global AI supercycle, Taiwan's stock market capitalization has surpassed India's to become the fifth-largest globally, primarily propelled by the strong performance of TSMC. Simultaneously, South Korea's KOSPI index surged to a record high of 8,094.90 points, contrasting with relatively sluggish performances in Japan, mainland China, and parts of Europe.

May 25

WTI Crude is trading at $92.39 (-4.36% intraday), primarily driven by market bets that the U.S. and Iran are moving closer to a peace agreement and that the Strait of Hormuz may reopen. Multiple media outlets noted that oil prices briefly plunged over 5% to a two-week low, reflecting a rapid unwinding of the previous geopolitical risk premium.

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Both Reuters and CNBC highlighted that optimism surrounding the restoration of shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz has boosted Asian equities and pushed Western stock index futures higher. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed above 65,000 to hit a fresh historic high, signaling a clear shift of capital from safe-haven assets into risk assets.

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EUR/USD is trading at 1.16 (+0.28%), as improving risk appetite dampens safe-haven demand for the U.S. Dollar. According to Reuters, the greenback is hovering near a one-week low, while the market simultaneously bets that a reduction in energy pressures will marginally cool down inflation and interest rate expectations.

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Bitcoin is priced at $77,175 (+0.58%), though corresponding news reports indicate that its rebound remains suppressed by continuous ETF capital outflows and weakening technicals. Analysts point out that the current price action is mirroring a 2022 downward pattern, warning that a break below the bear flag formation could see targets drop toward the $40,000 to $50,000 zone.

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Although hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement briefly lifted overall market risk sentiment, Investing.com reported that Bitcoin subsequently gave up its earlier gains. This demonstrates that macroeconomic tailwinds are being canceled out by crypto ETF outflows; in other words, crypto assets are currently being driven more by their own liquidity flows and technical levels rather than purely tracking equity risk appetite.

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The New York Times, Reuters, and Al Jazeera have all emphasized that terms of the U.S.-Iran agreement have yet to be finalized, with Trump also downplaying expectations for an "immediate" deal. Analysts believe that even if a deal is signed, it will still take several months for shipping, supply, and refinery operations to normalize, meaning oil prices and risk assets could continue to experience volatility ahead.

May 22

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at historic highs, with the Dow breaking above the 50,000 mark. U.S. equity futures continue to move higher, putting Wall Street on track for an overall weekly gain.

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Crude oil prices rebounded on Friday after three consecutive days of declines, with WTI Crude rising to approximately $98.42 per barrel (+2.15%) and Brent climbing over 2% to cross above $105. Oil prices remain elevated as Iran's insistence on retaining its enriched uranium stockpiles and imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz cast a fresh shadow over peace talks.

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Spot gold edged about 0.1% lower to $4,537 per ounce, weighed down by a strengthening U.S. Dollar and rising interest rate expectations triggered by higher oil prices. On the technical side, gold is consolidating within a tightening symmetrical triangle pattern as the market awaits a directional breakout signal.

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NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) posted outstanding Q1 results, fueling a collective rally in Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks; the Nikkei 225 gained about 2% and the MSCI Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Index rose 0.3%, keeping the region on track for a weekly gain. NVIDIA's market capitalization stands around $5.4 trillion, marking a stellar 64% increase over the past year.

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Driven by a combination of Middle East tensions, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and safe-haven demand, the U.S. Dollar Index climbed to 99.247, hitting a six-week high. Concurrently, EUR/USD slipped to around 1.16 (-0.09%), bringing its cumulative decline this month to roughly 1% as it approaches a six-week low.

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Bitcoin is trading at $77,281 (-0.34%), with prediction markets indicating a higher probability of near-term downside. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties continue to suppress risk appetite across the cryptocurrency market.

May 21

WTI Crude is trading at $98.71 (+0.46% intraday). Reuters reported that the market is caught in a tug-of-war between hopes of a looming U.S.-Iran agreement and declining inventories; prices are seeing a technical rebound after plunging over 5% the previous day due to expectations of diplomatic easing.

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EUR/USD is hovering near 1.16 (+0.07% intraday), showing a limited rebound. Reports indicate that while the U.S. Dollar retreated from a six-week high, weaker-than-expected French PMI data kept the Euro soft, as the currency market continues to fluctuate around U.S. yields and risk appetite.

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A major development in the Asian forex market was a sudden jump in the Australian unemployment rate, which directly dragged down the Australian Dollar. Investors interpreted this as a sign of slowing economic momentum, boosting bets on a more dovish outlook for Australian interest rates.

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Reports from Reuters regarding the Bank of Japan showed that BOJ board members suggested interest rates should be raised at an appropriate pace, warning that war-driven inflation could overshoot. This stance provided marginal support for the Yen and heightened focus on USD/JPY near key intervention-sensitive zones.

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Despite NVIDIA Corporation(NVDA.US) delivering revenue guidance and a buyback plan that both exceeded expectations, its stock fell in after-hours trading, reflecting extremely high market expectations. U.S. equity futures subsequently weakened, indicating that even with strong fundamentals, tech leaders need more powerful catalysts to continue driving the broader market upward.

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South Korea’s KOSPI briefly soared over 8% after Samsung Electronics' labor union called off a planned strike, easing anxieties over global memory chip supply disruptions. Combined with NVIDIA's results reinforcing optimism across the AI supply chain, semiconductor stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix led the rally in regional markets.

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Bitcoin is priced at $77,980.50 (+0.66%). Amid a general recovery in market risk sentiment, news such as Binance launching SPCXUSDT pre-market perpetual contracts boosted activity in the crypto space, though its gains notably lagged behind some Asian equity markets.

May 20

Dow futures fell 0.3%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both declined 0.2%, reflecting a notable pullback in risk appetite among investors ahead of NVIDIA's earnings report. The market is hoping that strong results can alleviate the pressures that sticky inflation and rising interest rates are placing on the AI and technology sectors.

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Long-term U.S. Treasury yields remained elevated, with the 30-year yield briefly climbing to 5.18%, hitting its highest level since 2007. The rising yields have intensified anxieties surrounding sticky inflation and the Federal Reserve maintaining a tight policy stance, keeping growth stocks under pressure.

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EUR/USD is trading at 1.16 (-0.05% intraday), remaining vulnerable after being weighed down by a stronger U.S. Dollar and safe-haven sentiment. Reports indicate that after the Euro broke below a double-top pattern against the Dollar, the market is now focusing on the risk of a further drop toward 1.1500.

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WTI Crude fell 1.01% to $103.10 after Trump stated that the war with Iran could "end very soon," which eased short-term supply anxieties. Nonetheless, transit through the Strait of Hormuz has not fully recovered, and declining inventories combined with supply disruption risks are keeping oil prices elevated.

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Bitcoin is priced at $77,314.79 (+0.73%), stabilizing temporarily after several consecutive days of declines. The market continues to digest the impact of profit-taking following recent Senate developments, alongside lingering inflation concerns and cooling risk appetite.

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News surrounding the U.S.-Iran negotiations, Trump's remarks, and potential improvements in transit through the Strait of Hormuz are simultaneously driving the performance of the U.S. Dollar, crude oil, and equity markets. Although risk sentiment improved briefly on hopes of a de-escalating conflict, conflicting policy and military signals are keeping the market cautious.

May 19

Reuters reported that global sovereign bonds faced a deeper selloff, pushing yields near historic highs, which pressured equity valuations and dampened risk appetite. Rising interest rates dominated Monday's market sentiment, hitting growth stocks and high-valuation sectors the hardest.

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WTI Crude dropped to $102.39 (down about 1.9% intraday) after Trump announced a pause on planned military strikes against Iran, prompting markets to bet on potential progress in negotiations. Reuters and Bloomberg both noted that this statement raised expectations for the restoration of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Despite the short-term pullback in oil prices, the preceding Middle East conflict has kept crude sustained above the $100 mark, inflating global shipping, fuel, and corporate costs. According to Reuters, global companies have already incurred approximately $25 billion in losses due to high energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and blocked trade routes.

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EUR/USD is trading at 1.17 (-0.05% intraday), remaining relatively firm compared to the 1.1628 level seen on May 15. FXStreet highlighted that traders are currently evaluating the Federal Reserve's leadership transition and the status of U.S.-Iran talks, which caused the U.S. Dollar Index to retreat toward 99.10.

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Bitcoin fell 0.96% to $76,672, reflecting profit-taking in previously high-flying assets against a backdrop of rising macro interest rates and weakening risk appetite. Concurrently, mounting anxieties over high valuations and crowded trades suggest that market volatility could continue to expand.

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Alphabet Inc. Class A(GOOGL.US) gained about 2.3% on Monday to hit a 52-week high, as investors look ahead to its upcoming earnings report with continued optimism for its AI and advertising sectors. Meanwhile, Michael Burry warned that the semiconductor rally is approaching bubble territory, signaling that while tech remains a dominant theme, downside risks are rising simultaneously.

May 18

International oil prices rose significantly, with crude currently trading at $103.21 (+2.17% intraday). The rally is driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, drone attacks in the Gulf, and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking market concerns over a further tightening of global supply.

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U.S. equity indices turned weaker after hitting record highs, with Dow futures slipping about 0.2% on Sunday night and the Nasdaq 100 dropping 1.5% last Friday. In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi plunged up to 4% intraday, triggering a programmatic trading halt following a $13.2 billion single-week selloff by foreign investors.

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Higher-than-expected U.S. CPI and PPI data last week reinforced views of sticky inflation and dampened near-term rate cut expectations. Markets are beginning to bet that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady for an extended period or even resume rate hikes, pushing 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields higher.

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Supported by hotter U.S. inflation data and rising yields, the U.S. Dollar remains broadly strong, with EUR/USD trading at 1.16 (-0.07% intraday). Reports indicate a strong weekly pattern for the Dollar Index, as capital continues to flow into the greenback driven by safe-haven demand and interest rate differentials.

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Spot gold is trading around $4,526.5 per ounce (-0.28% intraday), hitting a one-and-a-half-month low. Although Middle East tensions typically benefit safe-haven assets, higher real interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar have undermined gold's appeal in this cycle.

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In the near term, the market will closely monitor NVIDIA’s earnings, retail results from Walmart and Target, and the FOMC meeting minutes. Given high U.S. stock valuations alongside the dual headwinds of surging oil prices and rising yields, market volatility could amplify further if tech leaders fail to deliver results that beat expectations.

May 14

Bitcoin is currently trading around $79,876, retreating as market sentiment turns cautious following April CPI data that highlighted energy costs driven by the Iran conflict. Simultaneously, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to deliberate the CLARITY Act, the most significant crypto regulatory event since the 2025 GENIUS Act, aimed at defining regulatory jurisdictions for digital assets.

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WTI Crude remains elevated above the $100 mark, currently trading at approximately $101.25 per barrel. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has now persisted for 75 days, and satellite imagery reveals that Iran's primary oil export hub, Kharg Island, has seen no tanker loading for four consecutive days, signaling no relief in global supply tightness.

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President Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day summit, with markets closely monitoring discussions on the Iran conflict, trade truces, and Taiwan. Analysts remain skeptical about whether Beijing will offer substantive assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz; a lack of progress in these talks could drive oil prices even higher.

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U.S. PPI for April surged 1.4% month-over-month, bringing the year-over-year increase to 6.0%, far exceeding market expectations. Coupled with a high Q1 PCE inflation rate of 4.5%, the Federal Reserve has extremely limited room to cut interest rates ahead of its June 16–17 meeting, as sustained high-rate expectations continue to suppress risk assets.

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Enthusiasm for the semiconductor sector has cooled significantly, with B200 Blackwell GPU rental prices plunging approximately 30% over a single weekend. NVIDIA’s market sentiment score has shifted sharply from bullish (72) to bearish (22) ahead of its earnings report next week, where the projected $78.6 billion in revenue will serve as a key signal for the sustainability of AI capital expenditure.

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Despite Palantir reporting an 85% year-over-year revenue surge ($1.633 billion) and a 133% jump in U.S. commercial revenue for Q1 2026, its stock fell sharply following the announcement and is down 26% year-to-date. Analysts attribute the pressure to extreme valuations (approx. 97x forward P/E), competitive pressure from AI labs like OpenAI, and ongoing insider selling.

May 13

Crude oil prices rose to $101.64 per barrel today, a gain of 3.64%, driven by the unresolved U.S.-Iran conflict. President Trump indicated that ceasefire negotiations are struggling, while Iran continues to restrict transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for approximately 20% of global oil shipments.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% year-over-year, marking the largest annual increase in nearly three years. The surge in oil prices stemming from the Iran conflict is the primary catalyst; gasoline prices have jumped 28.4% compared to last year, with the national average reaching $4.50 per gallon.

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Intel shares dropped 10% to approximately $116, following a massive 35% rally over the past week, while AMD fell 5% to around $436. Market observers view the decline as profit-taking following a parabolic surge rather than a fundamental shift, noting that Intel's year-to-date gain remains at a staggering 218%.

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In a reversal of Friday’s gains, SanDisk (SNDK), Micron (MU), and Western Digital (WDC) fell by roughly 9%, 9%, and 8% respectively. Analysts categorize this as profit-taking, maintaining that tight DRAM and NAND supplies and continued AI infrastructure spending by hyperscale cloud providers support the long-term bullish thesis.

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The U.S. Dollar Index rebounded to near 98.30 as Treasury yields climbed on the back of hot inflation data, reinforcing expectations for "higher for longer" interest rates. EUR/USD declined for a second session to trade near 1.17; Morgan Stanley warned that the pair could slide toward 1.13 if energy shocks persist.

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Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index for May printed at -10.2, beating market expectations of -19.8, as financial experts hold out hope for an early resolution to the war. ZEW President Achim Wambach stated that while there is cautious optimism for de-escalation, the current situation reading remains weak at -77.8.

May 12

Crude oil prices surged 3.92% to $99.16 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal. The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy supplies, with Brent crude previously rising to approximately $102.90, an increase of over $40 compared to pre-war levels.

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Circle Internet Group (Circle(CRCL.US)) shares jumped 18% to $133.89, bringing its year-to-date gain to 68%. The surge was driven by Q1 earnings per share of $0.21, beating market expectations by 19%, and the completion of a $222 million ARC token presale at a $3 billion valuation. Similarly, MicroStrategy (Strategy(MSTR.US)) rose about 4% to $195.28, benefiting from a return of risk appetite across the broader crypto market.

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Bitcoin is currently trading at $81,114.28 (-0.74%) as the market remains cautious following Trump's rejection of the Iranian peace proposal. While general sentiment in the cryptocurrency space remains optimistic, geopolitical tensions are limiting further upside potential.

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The NASDAQ(IXIC.US) has gained approximately 12.93% YTD, with the NASDAQ-100(NDX.US) rising 16% over the past month and the semiconductor ETF up 65% YTD. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts the Nasdaq could hit 30,000 within the next year, though famed short-seller Michael Burry warns that current conditions mirror the eve of the 2000 dot-com bubble burst.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJI.US) and S&P 500 index(SPX.US) futures rose approximately 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.8%. Market focus is on Tuesday's April Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, with economists forecasting a 3.7% year-over-year increase. Additionally, Trump is scheduled to visit China to meet with Xi Jinping to discuss trade, AI, and Iran.

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EUR/USD is trading at $1.18 (-0.19%), as weak economic data from the Eurozone limits the currency's upside. Analysts noted that the U.S. Dollar's direction remains unclear; however, a sudden escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions could trigger a rush for safe-haven assets, strengthening the Dollar and posing further downside risks for the Euro.