https://www.gurutrade.com/news/dow-jones/rss/ The latest news of the world stocks markets and experts opinion on the GuruTrade. Sun, 03 May 2026 05:13:31 +0300 50 en https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-shares-find-hope-in-tech-resilience-oil-off-peak-1777622007.html Nikkei edges up after Wall St bounce, holidays limit action Dollar steadies vs yen after intervention slide Brent crude firms as Iran threatens, but off 4year peaks SYDNEY, May 1 Reuters Asian shares rallied in relief on Friday as oil prices came off the boil and upbeat company earnings pulled investors into tech stocks, while Japan39;s first yenbuying intervention in two years steadied the battered currency. Apple amplified the cheer by beating forecasts and providing an upbeat outlook for sales, though it did warn of chip supply constraints. Its shares rose 2.7 in extended trading, adding to gains of 10 in both Caterpillar and Alphabet as they beat expectations. Hopes for everrising profits saw the SP 500 climb more than 10 for all of April, while Nasdaq surged 15 in its best performance since 2020. SP 500 futures were up 0.2 on Friday, with Nasdaq futures firming 0.1. April was also a barnstormer for Asia, with Japan39;s Nikkei up 16 for the month, Taiwan gaining 23 and South Korea almost 31. Market holidays limited the reaction across Asia on Friday, with the Nikkei up 0.6 and Australian shares adding 0.9. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan edged 0.3 higher. Asia does remain acutely vulnerable to higher energy prices, importing most of its oil and gas, and oil flows remain badly disrupted through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran said on Thursday it would respond with long and painful strikes on U.S. positions if Washington renewed... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-shares-find-hope-in-tech-resilience-oil-off-peak-1777622007.html Fri, 01 May 2026 08:50:49 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-up-s-p-nasdaq-hit-biggest-monthly-gains-in-years-1777632197.html Indexes up Dow 1.62, SP 500 1.02 and Nasdaq 0.89 Alphabet rises after strong results Meta, Microsoft fall on capex concerns Caterpillar jumps to record high on Q1 profit rise Eli Lilly gains after lifting forecast NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and the SP 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest monthly gains in years as solid corporate earnings offset the warrelated oil supply shock that has rattled markets and sent crude prices to fouryear highs. But oil prices , eased and economic data showed the U.S. economy continues to grow at a healthy pace, helping as investors looked past geopolitical tensions and closed the book on a month of solid gains. The SP 500 recorded its biggest monthly percentage gain since November 2020, while the Nasdaq39;s monthly gain was its largest since April 2020. The Dow39;s monthly advance was its biggest since November 2024. The rally gained momentum throughout the session, pushing all three major U.S. stock indexes sharply higher. A lot of the economic data calmed investors39; fears, said Paul Nolte, senior wealth adviser market strategist at Murphy Sylvest in Elmhurst, Illinois. Beyond that, you39;ve got some pretty good earnings from a lot of different companies, and we39;re seeing that broaden out today. Until we see some changes to the market dynamic, as well as the economy, the momentum is on the bullish side, Nolte added. Industrials, powered by Caterpillar shares, put the Dow out front, while... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-up-s-p-nasdaq-hit-biggest-monthly-gains-in-years-1777632197.html Fri, 01 May 2026 08:10:01 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-worries-hit-eu-stocks-before-ecb-boe-meetings-1777544833.html Brent jumps to a fouryear high ECB and BoE expected to hold rates but talk tough Hawkish Fed pushes up dollar and global bond yields Apple results due on Thursday on Wall Street LONDON, April 30 Reuters Renewed risk aversion swept global equity and bond markets on Thursday and oil surged to a fouryear high on worries that the Iran war could worsen, before what could be difficult European Central Bank and Bank of England meetings. The rise of global oil benchmark Brent crude futures to more than 126 before falling back, and an early drop in European stocks , reflected concerns that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could choke oil supplies for months. A hawkish shift in tone from the U.S. Federal Reserve as it left rates on hold on Wednesday meant bond market borrowing costs were still higher in Europe as investors there readied for the ECB and the BoE to follow suit on Thursday. Twoyear German bond yields which are sensitive to nearterm ECB rate changes faced the prospect of a ninth daily rise, while 2year UK gilt yields briefly hit their highest in 212 years. GVDEU AXIOS SAYS TRUMP TO BE BRIEFED AXA39;s chief economist, Gilles Moec, said everything centred on worries about the U.S.Israeli war against Iran. News site Axios quoted unspecified sources as saying U.S. President Donald Trump would on Thursday receive a briefing from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran. Negotiations... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-worries-hit-eu-stocks-before-ecb-boe-meetings-1777544833.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:45 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rally-on-earnings-optimism-as-fed-meeting-looms-1777453248.html Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta earnings due UAE exit from OPEC surprises oil market Trump unhappy with latest proposal from Tehran SINGAPORE, April 29 Reuters Markets found their footing in Asian trading on Wednesday as worries about the Iran conflict and health of the AI sector eased, optimism over corporate earnings grew, and attention turned to the Federal Reserve39;s decision due later. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan reversed earlier losses to rise 0.2, as gains for stocks trading in Hong Kong steadied the index. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. SP 500 emini futures edged up 0.2, while Brent crude rose 0.2 to 111.51 per barrel as efforts to end the Iran conflict hit an impasse. For us, earnings are the most important part of the story right now, said Kate Moore, chief investment officer at Citi Wealth. Q1 earnings are tracking yearoveryear growth and climbing, she said. Analysts typically spend earnings season revising numbers down. This season, the opposite appears to be happening. Corporate America has shown resilience in the face of the Iran conflict with slightly more than onethird of SP 500 sectors having already reported profits, 81 of companies have beaten estimates. Earnings from U.S. tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Platforms, due later on Wednesday, will further test the AIdriven rally. Tech shares took a hit on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that AI heavyweight OpenAI... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rally-on-earnings-optimism-as-fed-meeting-looms-1777453248.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:21 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/nasdaq-s-p-500-fall-on-ai-growth-fears-ahead-of-earnings-1777460528.html Indexes down Nasdaq 0.90, SP 500 0.49, Dow 0.05 Oracle, chip stocks fall after WSJ report on OpenAI UPS dips after Q1 profit drops General Motors gains after results CocaCola rises after lifting annual forecast NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, backing away from record closing highs as renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence boom weighed on technology stocks days before five of the sector39;s most highprofile companies were due to post quarterly results. Semiconductor shares, which have surged over 40 so far this year, weighed particularly heavily on the Nasdaq, which suffered its biggest daily percentage loss in a month. OpenAI for weekly users and revenue, raising concerns over the AI heavyweight39;s ability to support its massive spending on data centers, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Shares of Oracle, whose reliance on OpenAI for its cloud computing ambitions has been under scrutiny, fell 4.1. Chip stocks also dropped, with Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom down between 1.6 and 4.4. Nvidiabacked CoreWeave slid 5.8. OpenAI is giving investors more food for thought, whether the growth is slowing and what that means for capex spending, said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services in Hammond, Indiana. You39;ve got major hyperscalers coming out with results tomorrow, which probably gives investors even more reason to take a few chips off the table. Firstquarter earnings season shifts... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/nasdaq-s-p-500-fall-on-ai-growth-fears-ahead-of-earnings-1777460528.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:10:24 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-prices-hit-110-while-stocks-waver-on-iran-impasse-1777376024.html Trump unhappy with latest Iranian proposal, official says Big tech earnings to test strong AI rally in April BOJ holds rates; Fed, ECB and BoE also to stand pat this week SINGAPORELONDON, April 28 Reuters Stocks held their ground and oil rose on Tuesday as investors weighed the stalemate in the Iran conflict, while the yen was steady after a hawkish split at the Bank of Japan underlined fears over the war39;s impact on inflation. The U.S. was reviewing Tehran39;s latest proposal to resolve the war, even as a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with the plan as it did not address Iran39;s nuclear programme. That leaves the twomonthlong conflict at an impasse with energy and other supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz still mainly shut, pushing oil prices above 110 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent crude oil surged 2.7 to 111.20 a barrel, a threeweek high, while U.S. oil climbed 2.9 to 99.10. Oil prices have steadily climbed in recent days as hopes ebb for an imminent peace deal, pushing up bond yields around the world in recent weeks , . Futures for the U.S. benchmark SP 500 stock index slipped 0.1 and those for techfocused Nasdaq fell 0.4. European stocks dipped in early trading but the STOXX 600 index was last flat. CORPORATE RESULTS ROLL IN Earnings season has helped markets look through the disruption, but the longer key oil flows remain constrained, the greater the risk that higher energy costs begin to bite, said Matt Britzman, senior... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-prices-hit-110-while-stocks-waver-on-iran-impasse-1777376024.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:31 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-edge-up-in-cautious-start-to-earnings-week-1777362109.html Indexes Dow off 0.13, SP 500 up 0.12, Nasdaq up 0.20 Trump cancels US envoys39; visit to Pakistan Verizon rises after reporting betterthanexpected subscriber adds Domino39;s slides after missing Q1 sales estimates NEW YORK, Reuters The SP 500 and the Nasdaq eked out modest gains on Monday in muted trading, as investors took a breath at the top of an eventful week, with earnings, economic data, the U.S. Federal Reserve39;s rate decision and the ebb and flow of Middle East tensions all crowding the docket. All three major U.S. stock indexes wavered throughout the session, showing little conviction in either direction after last week39;s rally. The SP 500 and the Nasdaq notched their latest in a series of record closing highs. The session began with the SP 500 up over 100 since the bull market began in October 2022. The market is just trying to deal with the rally that39;s been going on and digest the latest alltime highs that we39;ve made on the indices, said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth in Fairfield, Connecticut. And it39;s trying to figure out whether or not those alltime highs are justified. Firstquarter earnings season has hit full stride, with a host of highprofile firms slated to report this week, including five of the Magnificent Seven technology megacaps, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Apple and Microsoft. Investors will assess the extent to which these companies are beginning to reap benefits from their massive expenditures... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-edge-up-in-cautious-start-to-earnings-week-1777362109.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:10:59 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/chips-carry-stocks-higher-oil-jumps-on-stalled-peace-talks-1777285905.html Oil futures reach threeweek peak on Iran worries Kospi, Nikkei, Taiwan stocks mark record highs on AI optimism This week 44 of SP 500 by market cap due to report Central banks in Japan, US, UK, Europe and Canada seen on hold SINGAPORE, April 27 Reuters Oil climbed on Monday as stalled U.S.Iran peace talks signal further disruption in Middle East energy exports, while chip stocks rose on renewed excitement about AI spending in a week crowded with central bank decisions and tech earnings reports. Benchmark Brent crude futures rose more than 2 to touch a threeweek high of 107.97 a barrel in Asia trade, stoking inflation worries and prompting traders to all but price out rate cuts in developed markets this year. SP 500 futures wobbled in the Asian session and were flat as markets in Taiwan, Tokyo and Seoul followed Wall Street to record highs, riding a fresh wave of AI optimism. Currencies wavered slightly, with the euro at 1.1725 and the yen at 159.26 to the dollar. Bond markets were calm ahead of central bank meetings in Japan, the U.S., Britain, Europe, Canada and some emerging markets. While a ceasefire has frozen most fighting in the war triggered by U.S.Israeli strikes on Iran two months ago, markets are focused on the shuttered Strait of Hormuz, crossed by barely any ships carrying cargoes of oil and gas. The average LNG price for June delivery into northeast Asia was 16.70 per million British thermal units last week, nearly 61 above prewar levels. Goldman... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/chips-carry-stocks-higher-oil-jumps-on-stalled-peace-talks-1777285905.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:14 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-hit-records-on-tech-iran-peace-talk-hopes-1777274681.html Intel shares close at record after upbeat Q2 forecast Justice Department to end probe into Powell Semiconductor index notches 18th straight session of gains Indexes Dow off 0.16, SP 500 up 0.8, Nasdaq up 1.63 NEW YORK, Reuters The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, bolstered by optimism for possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their war and a surge in Intel shares that extended the rally in semiconductor stocks. Pakistani government sources said Iran39;s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, was expected in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks. In addition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that President Donald Trump39;s special envoy Steve Witkoff and soninlaw Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday morning for talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan. Markets had rallied in recent weeks on hopes that a resolution to the Iran war was on the horizon, along with expectations of strong corporate earnings, but gains have been tempered this week as optimism for a peace deal dimmed, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining shuttered. The Iran thing feels kind of tenuous, we39;ve had a lot of back and forth. I assume that will continue, but for now, some rays of sunlight, said Jed Ellerbroek, portfolio manager at Argent Capital Management in St. Louis, Missouri. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 79.61 points, or 0.16, to... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-hit-records-on-tech-iran-peace-talk-hopes-1777274681.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:10:55 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/shares-jittery-oil-advances-on-us-iran-deadlock-1777018616.html Investors tense over shaky ceasefire, stalled peace talks Oil gains as shipping disruption in Strait of Hormuz persists Yen nears 160 per dollar level, traders on alert for intervention SINGAPORE, April 24 Reuters Global shares swung between gains and losses on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled U.S.Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer and dampened the market mood. Futures pointed to a dour opening in Europe, as EUROSTOXX 50 futures slid 0.7 and FTSE futures lost 0.76, while DAX futures eased 0.25. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan reversed early losses to rise 0.46 and was set to end the week with a roughly 1 gain. Japan39;s Nikkei added 0.85, stocks in South Korea and China fell, while those in Hong Kong were little changed. Nasdaq futures gained 0.4 while SP 500 futures were flat. The mixed showing underscored the tense market mood as investors this week seesawed between hope for an imminent end to the war and fear that it might not come soon. The thing is, a ceasefire is a funny term to use in conjunction with a blockade and rolling tensions and animosities, said Vishnu Varathan, Mizuho39;s head of macro strategy for APAC. Iran on Thursday flaunted its tightened grip over the key Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos in a speedboat storming a huge cargo ship, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he had ordered the Navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/shares-jittery-oil-advances-on-us-iran-deadlock-1777018616.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:20:44 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-end-lower-on-fading-iran-deal-hopes-mixed-earnings-1777023339.html Stocks ease on Iran uncertainty Tesla, IBM and Lockheed Martin down after earnings Texas Instruments sees biggest daily jump in more than 25 years Indexes off Dow 0.36, SP 500 0.41, Nasdaq 0.89 NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks fell in choppy trading on Thursday as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war, while investors grappled with a mixed bag of earnings reports as concerns resurfaced about AIdriven disruption across the software sector. Equities had been holding near unchanged after Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran released footage of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship they claimed to have seized, while demanding the U.S. lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Stocks weakened after reports that Iran39;s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had resigned from the negotiating team. Losses were extended as oil prices shot higher after reports of air attacks in Iran. Iran39;s Fars news agency said the air defenses were activated due to small drones at several locations across the country. We39;re playing musical chairs between earnings season and these war headlines that are not likely to be that great, said Jay Hatfield, CEO and CIO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors in New York. We had a big run, and there are people looking to take some exposure off, and using the war as an excuse is not a bad excuse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 179.71 points, or 0.36, to 49,310.32, the SP 500 lost 29.50 points, or 0.41,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-end-lower-on-fading-iran-deal-hopes-mixed-earnings-1777023339.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:43 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-shares-pull-back-from-highs-as-oil-gains-on-iran-risk-1776932862.html Japan, South Korea, Taiwan stock indexes hit new highs before falling Wall Street closed at alltime highs on earnings optimism Brent crude futures rise 1.4 to 103 a barrel, up for 4th day SYDNEY, April 23 Reuters Asian shares retreated from record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended their gains on renewed shipping woes in the Gulf, underscoring fragile risk sentiment as a peace deal eludes the U.S. and Iran. European stocks are bracing for a much weaker open, with panregion futures down 1.1. Wall Street futures also skidded 0.5 in Asia. Overnight, the SP 500 climbed 1 and the Nasdaq jumped 1.6 to notch fresh recordclosing highs, helped by a strong start to the earnings season that has eased concerns about the health of the U.S. consumer despite rising energy prices from the Iran war. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan had earlier tracked Wall Street and rallied to a record of 831.56 points, but selling soon kicked in. It was last down 0.5. Japan39;s Nikkei vaulted to a new high for a second day before falling 0.9. Markets in Taiwan and South Korea also hit new highs and then turned lower. China39;s blue chips fell 0.8 and Hong Kong39;s Hang Seng index skidded 1.1. Higher oil prices were partly to blame, with Brent crude futures up another 1.4 on Thursday to 103.3 a barrel, having jumped 3.5 overnight to cross back above 100. Iran on Wednesday captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, tightening... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-shares-pull-back-from-highs-as-oil-gains-on-iran-risk-1776932862.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:20:08 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rise-oil-near-100-as-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-1776844771.html Strait of Hormuz at standstill remains a worry for investors Iran rejected last round of talks before ceasefire extension Remains to be seen if Iran or Israel agree to extend ceasefire Markets looking past developments, pinning hopes on peace deal SINGAPORE, April 22 Reuters U.S. stock futures rose and the dollar wavered on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the Iran ceasefire, keeping sentiment buoyed, although with the Strait of Hormuz still closed, oil prices stayed near 100. Trump39;s announcement appeared to be unilateral, and it was not immediately clear whether Iran, or U.S. ally Israel, would agree to extend the ceasefire, which began two weeks ago. Markets took the latest development in stride as investors weighed the extension with no signs of resumption in talks yet. Iran had rejected a second round of negotiations before Trump39;s announcement. SP futures rose 0.4 while Nasdaq futures gained 0.5. European futures eased 0.3 pointing to a subdued open. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan fell 0.7 after hitting a sevenweek top on Tuesday. Japan39;s Nikkei, South Korea39;s KOSPI and Taiwan stocks hit record highs on renewed AI wagers. Thomas Mathews, head of markets for AsiaPacific at Capital Economics, said the earlier ceasefire was widely seen as indefinite so it was not surprising the latest announcement had not moved markets much. Obviously, any news on the reopening of the Strait is a... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rise-oil-near-100-as-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-1776844771.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:54 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-falls-middle-east-concerns-offset-earnings-optimism-1776852972.html Uncertainty over USIran war weighs on markets Apple names hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook UnitedHealth gains after raising FY profit outlook Indexes off Dow 0.59, SP 500 0.63, Nasdaq 0.59 NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with early gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings. Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations aimed at surrender. Equities extended declines late in the session after reports that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had called off his trip to Pakistan for peace talks. Stocks have rallied in recent weeks on the belief that a peace deal could be on the horizon. There39;s two things going on what is the resolution going to be or the path going to be for Iran, but in the meantime if that wasn39;t there, you39;ve got really good expectations for earnings coming in and the companies are pretty much reporting that way, and the economy is doing fine, said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta. The wild card is indeed what happens with Iran, and nobody knows, and it39;s baffling to me to think that people think that it39;s going to be OK. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 293.18 points, or 0.59, to 49,149.38, the SP 500 lost 45.13... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-falls-middle-east-concerns-offset-earnings-optimism-1776852972.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:10:22 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rebound-on-ai-boost-as-iran-talks-warsh-hearing-in-focus-1776760477.html Markets buoyed by possible IranUS talks, but ceasefire remains fragile Renewed enthusiasm for AI drives early trading, Kospi hits record Fed nominee Warsh39;s independence, policy stance under scrutiny at Senate hearing TOKYO, April 21 Reuters Stocks rebounded on Tuesday as markets took heart from reports Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, with renewed bets on AI underpinning demand. Investors were also keeping their eyes on a Senate confirmation hearing later for Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump39;s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, which Trump has repeatedly criticised for failing to cut rates sooner and more aggressively. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan was up 1.1, as South Korea39;s Kospi rose 2.7 to hit a fresh record high for the first time since the Iran war began. SP 500 emini futures were up 0.2, while Brent crude slipped 0.8 to 94.71 a barrel. We view AI as a supercharged mega force as buildout spending is rising from alreadyhistoric levels, supporting our overweight U.S. and EM stocks, BlackRock Investment Institute wrote in a research report. U.S.Iran talks to end the Middle East conflict have boosted stocks to new record highs, they added. Tech has helped drive the gains and whats becoming clearer is the building strength of the AI theme. BLOWOUT GAINS FOR AI STOCKS South Korea39;s Kospi hit a record high for the first time since U.S.Israeli war with Iran erupted on... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rebound-on-ai-boost-as-iran-talks-warsh-hearing-in-focus-1776760477.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:40 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-closes-slightly-down-on-renewed-us-iran-tensions-1776769964.html QXO falls after 17 bln TopBuild acquisition deal Meta drops more than 2 after nine straight sessions of gains Earnings to pick up pace this week Indexes off Dow 0.01, SP 500 0.24, Nasdaq 0.26 NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Monday, with each of the three major indexes coming off a third straight week of gains, as renewed U.S.Iran tensions put the durability of a twoweek ceasefire in question. Iran is considering attending peace talks with the U.S. in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, following moves by Islamabad to end a U.S. blockade of Iran39;s ports. However, a separate source said Vice President JD Vance was still in the U.S., denying reports he was on his way to Pakistan for talks. Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, fueling a broad market surge, with the SP 500 and the Nasdaq posting record highs for a third straight session for their biggest weekly gains in 11 months. However, Tehran closed the crucial shipping waterway again over the weekend. U.S. crude jumped 6.87 to settle at 89.61 a barrel and Brent rose to settle at 95.48 per barrel, up 5.64 on the day, lifting the SP 500 energy index 0.21. The news over the weekend with the reclosure of the strait or the boarding of the Iran vessel, that gets us a little away from it39;s fully reopened, but the timing doesn39;t look like it39;s still that far off as it was with at least talks over the week, said Tom Hainlin, national investment strategist at U.S. Bank... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-closes-slightly-down-on-renewed-us-iran-tensions-1776769964.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:10:34 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-jumps-stocks-wobble-mideast-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance-1776670798.html Brent crude futures up 6 SP 500 futures down 0.6; European futures fall 1.1 Asian stocks rise; traders hold out hope for USIran deal SINGAPORE, April 20 Reuters Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell on Monday as rising tensions in the Middle East kept shipping in and out of the Gulf to a minimum, though traders held out hope for a resolution and Asia39;s equity markets breezed toward record highs. Brent crude futures rose about 6 to 95.36 a barrel. SP 500 futures fell around 0.6 and European futures fell 1.2. But equity benchmarks in Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo shrugged off risks to advance, with Taiwan39;s shares touching a record high and the other two not far behind. Iran has reimposed its de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though Kpler data showed that more than 20 vessels carrying oil products, metals, gas and fertiliser passed through on Saturday, the busiest day for the chokepoint since March 1. The ceasefire in the Iran war, due to run until Tuesday, was in doubt after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran39;s top military command vowed to retaliate. The headlines look bad; it looks like there39;s disagreement ... which has led to a little bit of reescalation, said Damien Boey, portfolio strategist at Wilson Asset Management in Sydney. But I think, ultimately, both sides want to be able to do a deal that39;s part of the reason why the market39;s optimistic and not selling off too much. Hong Kong39;s Hang Seng rose 0.7, Japan39;s... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-jumps-stocks-wobble-mideast-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance-1776670798.html Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:40:27 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-hits-record-highs-oil-falls-as-hormuz-opens-1776500789.html Indexes up Dow 1.79, SP 500 1.20, Nasdaq 1.52 SPX, IXIC 3rd straight record close, Nasdaq39;s longest advance since 1992 Netflix slumps after earnings and news of cofounder Hastings39; exit Airlines, cruise operators jump as oil stocks fall Reuters The benchmark SP 500 and the techheavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the bluechip Dow marked its highest finish since late February, as investors cheered Iran39;s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz and were optimistic it could reach a deal with the United States to end their war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was completely open after a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. This followed U.S. President Donald Trump39;s announcement that talks could take place this weekend between Tehran and Washington and that they could soon secure a peace agreement to end the Iran war, which has left thousands dead since the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on February 28. While statements from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping could resume, U.S. crude oil prices tumbled more than 11, alleviating inflation concerns. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global energy transportation. The concern about oil putting the world into a slowdown diminishes as it39;s onward and upward for a possible final deal, said Bob Doll, CEO of Crossmark, who noted that while... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-hits-record-highs-oil-falls-as-hormuz-opens-1776500789.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:10:06 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-stocks-set-for-weekly-gain-oil-under-100-on-peace-deal-hopes-1776411852.html Equities catch breath on Friday after recouping March losses Dollar near sixweek lows as demand for safe havens fades US, Iran may meet at weekend; Strait of Hormuz remains closed SINGAPORE, April 17 Reuters Asian stocks headed for a second week of strong gains on Friday while oil prices were pinned below 100 a barrel with investors dialling back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could pave the way for a nearterm resolution to the Middle East war. A 10day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the U.S. and Iran may take place over the weekend, when their current ceasefire is due to expire. Investors have been quick to take an optimistic view on any signs of denouement this month, even though the Strait of Hormuz through which a fifth of the world39;s oil and gas supply typically flows remains largely closed. That optimism has kept oil prices below 100 per barrel though they remain well above the prewar levels. Brent crude futures dropped more than 1 to 98.14 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 1.4 to 93.37 a barrel. In stocks, MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan was down 0.83 as investors locked in profits after a blistering rally this month. The index remains close to its highest since March 2, the first trading day after the Iran war broke out, and is up 14 in April after dropping 13.5 last month. Almost all stock markets are... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-stocks-set-for-weekly-gain-oil-under-100-on-peace-deal-hopes-1776411852.html Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:40:20 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-edge-up-to-new-records-with-middle-east-hopes-in-focus-1776433892.html Indexes up Dow 0.24, SP 500 0.26, Nasdaq 0.36 Pepsi rises after earnings, Abbott falls Small stock Myseum soars after rebrand to focus on AI Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 10day ceasefire Reuters The benchmark SP 500 and the techheavy Nasdaq rose modestly to record closing highs for a second straight day on Thursday on optimism that the worst of the Middle East conflict had passed after Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Lebanon and U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. and Iran could meet again on the weekend. Trading was choppy, however, after Trump announced the 10day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and told reporters Iran had offered not to have nuclear weapons for more than 20 years. Earlier in the day, Bloomberg cited Gulf and European officials saying the U.S. needs about six months to reach an Iran deal. You39;ve got markets fluctuating between more positive and slightly neutral headlines, said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management, in Charlotte, North Carolina, noting that for the last month and a half, trading has all been about the Iran war. MIXED ECONOMIC TRENDS While hopes of diplomatic progress have lifted sentiment this week, some strategists have said clearer signals of peace may be needed to sustain momentum. However, in the options market, positioning and market momentum suggested the recent stock market rally has further room to run. Robert Phipps, a director at Per... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-nasdaq-edge-up-to-new-records-with-middle-east-hopes-in-focus-1776433892.html Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:10:31 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-climb-to-new-highs-traders-bet-on-iran-truce-trades-1776324757.html MSCI AllCountry World Index and Nikkei 225 hit new records Gains follow similar highs for SP 500 and Nasdaq on Wednesday TSMC reports 58 jump in earnings SINGAPORE, April 16 Reuters Global equities vaulted past their previous alltime highs in Asian trading on Thursday as optimism grew about a deal to end the Iran war, while traders digested a buffet of economic data and critical earnings reports. MSCI39;s AllCountry World Index advanced 0.2 to mark a 10th consecutive day of gains and a fresh record high as U.S. President Donald Trump touted talks between Israel and Lebanon that he said will happen tomorrow. The index compiler39;s broadest gauge of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan rose 1.2, putting the benchmark on track for a third consecutive day of gains, while Japan39;s Nikkei 225 rose 2.5 to a fresh record. SP 500 emini futures were 0.2 higher. Hopes are high that a U.S.Iran deal may be struck over the coming days, analysts from DBS in Singapore wrote in a research note. The Middle East conflict is no longer treated as a stress point by market participants, and we wonder if a U.S.Iran deal or ceasefire extension is already in the price. On Wednesday, the SP 500 rose 0.8 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.6, as strong quarterly earnings from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley lifted the indexes to record highs. With around 6 of companies reporting earnings for the quarter, 84 have beaten analysts39; expectations. As we move into the heart of earnings season,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-climb-to-new-highs-traders-bet-on-iran-truce-trades-1776324757.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:30:39 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-closes-at-fresh-record-recovering-all-losses-since-start-of-us-iran-war-1776331023.html Reuters The SP 500 closed at a new record high Wednesday, its first since the U.S.Iran conflict began, as hopes of a deescalation in the war and robust earnings expectations drew investors back into risk assets. The SP settled at 7,022.95, up 0.8, LSEG data showed, surpassing its previous closing high in January. It also hit a new intraday record of 7,026.24. U.S. President Donald Trump has said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume after the first round of talks in Islamabad collapsed. Equity markets fell sharply last month when hostilities erupted, unleashing a historic shock to oil markets and reviving concerns about inflation and the outlook for U.S. interest rates. The SP 500 slid as much as 9 after the conflict broke out on February 28, stopping short of the 10 level generally defined as a correction. The Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average both hit that 10 correction level during the selloff. Markets have drawn support from expectations for strong corporate earnings. Executives at big banks said the U.S. consumer remained resilient despite the oil shock, while the pipeline for deals and IPOs was robust. Analysts expect SP 500 companies to earn a combined 605.1 billion for the first three months of the year, up from 598.7 billion forecast at the start of the quarter, according to LSEG data. Several brokerages have viewed the selloff as an opportunity to snap up equities at a bargain as the conflict lowered valuations. Still, the prospect of... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/s-p-500-closes-at-fresh-record-recovering-all-losses-since-start-of-us-iran-war-1776331023.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-shares-scale-six-week-peak-on-hopes-for-us-iran-peace-talks-1776238825.html Wall St rallied overnight with SP 500 closing near record Oil prices rise but Brent still below 100 per barrel US dollar steadies after sevenday losing streak SYDNEY, April 15 Reuters Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher on Wednesday as hopes for a resumption of U.S.Iran peace talks capped oil prices at under 100 a barrel, while the dollar steadied after seven days of losses. But European markets were bracing for a more muted open, with panregion futures down 0.2, and FTSE futures little changed. Wall Street futures were flat after a strong rally on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. Pakistani and Iranian officials also said negotiations could restart. Signs that diplomatic engagement would continue helped calm markets. Brent crude futures bounced 1 to 95.77 a barrel, having slumped almost 5 overnight to trade below 100. Stock investors cheered, with MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan gaining 1.5 to hit the highest level in six weeks. Japan39;s Nikkei climbed 0.9 while South Korea39;s KOSPI rallied 3. Chinese bluechips rose 0.2 and Hong Kong39;s Hang Seng index gained 0.7. It seems fairly clear at this stage that neither side is seeking to escalate the situation further, from a kinetic perspective, with it also increasingly obvious that the U.S. blockade of the Strait... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-shares-scale-six-week-peak-on-hopes-for-us-iran-peace-talks-1776238825.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:40:19 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rebound-oil-and-usd-slip-on-hopes-of-us-iran-resolution-1776152752.html Trump says Iran wants to make a deal; US begins Iran port blockade Oil retreats below 100barrel; dollar hits 112month low China39;s export engine stutters as Middle East war weighs SINGAPORE, April 14 Reuters Asian stocks advanced while oil prices and the safehaven dollar fell on Tuesday as investors banked on a resolution to the Middle East war even as the U.S. blocked Iran39;s ports after the collapse of peace talks over the weekend. Sources told Reuters that Washington and Tehran have left the door open to dialogue, and a U.S. official said there was forward motion on trying to get to an agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump also said that Iran wants to make a deal, though he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon. Investors latched on to hopes for an offramp, lifting the overall market mood and sending MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan up nearly 2, while Japan39;s Nikkei rose more than 2. Nasdaq futures advanced 0.2 while SP 500 futures held steady, following an overnight rally on Wall Street, while EUROSTOXX 50 futures gained 0.41 and DAX futures added 0.6. Markets are trading hope, not resolution. The failed weekend talks did not produce a deal, but they also did not close the door on diplomacy, and that is enough for equities to keep pushing higher for now, said Charu Chanana, Saxo39;s chief investment strategist. The problem is that markets may be pricing the chance of deescalation faster... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rebound-oil-and-usd-slip-on-hopes-of-us-iran-resolution-1776152752.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:02 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-mixed-notches-weekly-gains-as-investors-parse-middle-east-negotiations-1776100710.html Indexes Dow down 0.56, SP 500 off 0.11, Nasdaq up 0.35 All three major indexes post biggest weekly gains since November March CPI rises 3.3, in line with estimates Consumer sentiment tumbles to record low CoreWeave gains after deal with Anthropic NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with investors pressing pause as they headed into the weekend and kept an eye on ongoing Middle East peace negotiations. A closely watched inflation report showed consumer price growth accelerated as expected, due to price pressures arising from the war on Iran. The Dow and the SP 500 ended lower, while tech stocks boosted the Nasdaq to gains on the session as investors assessed unfolding developments in the Middle East. The fragile twoweek truce has been threatened by claimed violations of the ceasefire. These included Israel39;s continued bombardment of Lebanon, even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was seeking direct talks with Beirut. The vital Strait of Hormuz was kept closed by Iran, which demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of assets as a condition to resuming negotiations. The week began on an ominous note, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to destroy an entire civilization if Iran failed to comply with his demands. But as a truce began to take shape, stocks rallied. On a weekly basis, all three indexes scored their largest FridaytoFriday percentage gains since November. Traders are pretty hesitant to have... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-mixed-notches-weekly-gains-as-investors-parse-middle-east-negotiations-1776100710.html Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:10:56 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-set-for-best-week-since-2022-ahead-of-u-s-iran-talks-1775811141.html Markets more optimistic as Israel seeks talks with Lebanon US, Iranian delegations to meet in Pakistan on Saturday Brent crude edges up as Trump warns Iran on Strait of Hormuz SINGAPORE, April 10 Reuters Asian stocks advanced on Friday, putting them on track for their best week in more than three years, as Israel sought talks with Lebanon, raising hopes for a break in Middle East hostilities and an opening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Iran cited Israel39;s ongoing attacks on Lebanon as a key sticking point in its ceasefire agreement with the U.S., which requires Iran to reopen the strait, through which a fifth of global energy supplies typically pass. Delegations from Tehran and Washington are set to hold talks in Pakistan on Saturday. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan added 0.9 to put it up 7.3 for the week, the most since November 2022. China39;s ChiNext led gains with a 3.8 jump. U.S. SP 500 emini futures reversed earlier losses to trade flat. We believe this could be the beginning of the end of the war, and that presents an opportunity for investors to focus on prewar trends and fundamentals, said Rupal Agarwal, Asia quant strategist at Bernstein in Singapore. We recommend adding back some beatendown names. On Thursday, the SP 500 rose 0.6, with MSCI39;s benchmark of global equities making modest gains after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is seeking direct talks with Beirut a day after the worst bombardment... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-set-for-best-week-since-2022-ahead-of-u-s-iran-talks-1775811141.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:50:43 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-higher-middle-east-peace-talks-lift-sentiment-1775832697.html Indexes up Dow 0.58, SP 500 0.62, Nasdaq 0.83 SP 500 breaks back above 100day, 200day moving averages PCE, GDP data show inline inflation, weakerthanexpected growth Amazon shares rise after CEO reveals AI services revenue Constellation Brands jumps after smaller drop in Q4 sales NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the sixweek Middle East conflict helped ease worries over the fragile U.S.Iran truce. All three major U.S. stock indexes gained ground after rebounding from an earlier dip as Israel sought talks with Lebanon. There39;s an increasing recognition that this administration is more bark than bite, and willing to make grand statements about world destruction, said Oliver Pursche, senior vice president at Wealthspire Advisors, in New York. From an investor39;s perspective, you have to decide whether to ignore it all or just cash in and sit it out the next two years. In two sessions, the SP 500 has moved back above its 100day and 200day moving averages, two key technical levels. Crude prices seesawed throughout the session as markets waited for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which onefifth of the world39;s oil is shipped. Frontmonth WTI futures settled up 3.66, but remained below 100 per barrel. The CBOE Market Volatility Index, called the fear index, dipped to its lowest point since the onset of the war. The Commerce Department issued its GDP and PCE reports, which... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-higher-middle-east-peace-talks-lift-sentiment-1775832697.html Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:10:35 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-in-sober-mood-as-oil-rises-on-middle-east-truce-doubts-1775720075.html Ceasefire strained as Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed Oil prices bounce after Wednesday39;s steep slide Nikkei eases, SP and EU share futures dip Dollar steadies, awaiting US core price data SYDNEY, April 9 Reuters Asian share markets were in a sober mood on Thursday as cracks quickly began to appear in the fragile Gulf truce, nudging oil prices back up and reminding investors the inflationary fallout would last a long time yet. Crucially, there was scant sign that the Strait of Hormuz was open in any meaningful way, with Iran flexing its control over the vital oil artery and demanding tolls for safe passage. President Donald Trump took to social media to declare U.S. forces would remain in the Gulf until a deal was reached and compiled with, otherwise the shooting would begin again. Meanwhile, Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since its conflict with Iranbacked Hezbollah militia began last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday. You have a fifth of the world39;s oil supply moving through a corridor that is still effectively under the influence of one of the parties to the conflict, said Nigel Green, CEO at deVere Group. That39;s not stability. You don39;t need a full blockade to move oil markets sharply higher again, he added. Missiles are still being launched in the Gulf, Israel is still engaged on another front, and yet markets are behaving as though the region has normalised. President Donald Trump took to social media to... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-in-sober-mood-as-oil-rises-on-middle-east-truce-doubts-1775720075.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:40:21 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-sharply-higher-on-us-iran-ceasefire-1775746344.html Indexes up Dow 2.85, SP 500 2.51, Nasdaq 2.80 European stocks notch biggest percentage jump in a year Energy stocks tumble as crude prices settle below 100 a barrel Fed minutes reveal openness to rate hikes due to rising inflation expectations Airlines, cruise operators rebound NEW YORK, Reuters U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday after a lastminute, twoweek ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment. All three major U.S. stock indexes surged at the opening bell, muscled higher by a broad relief rally after a deal brokered by Pakistan resulted in a twoweek suspension of the war. The conflict, which began with joint U.S.Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has sent world markets reeling, disrupted global oil supply and sparked fears of rising inflation. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which onefifth of the world39;s oil is shipped, could be reopened on Thursday or Friday ahead of peace talks if the countries agreed upon a framework for the ceasefire. Its an expected move today and there39;s still a lot of work to do, but I think the market is quite relieved, said Mike Dickson, head of portfolio management at Horizon Investments in Charlotte, North Carolina. The other side of this coin could have been a lot worse and frankly there39;s a good reason to think that it was possible too. So you39;re seeing that relief rally in the hardesthit areas of the market. The... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-sharply-higher-on-us-iran-ceasefire-1775746344.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:10:32 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-dives-below-100-stocks-jump-after-2-wk-ceasefire-agreed-1775631951.html Ceasefire contingent on Iran opening Strait of Hormuz Trump Iran says it will provide safe passage through the waterway Focus on whether ceasefire leads to broader resolution Dollar slides broadly as risk sentiment improves SINGAPORE, April 8 Reuters Oil prices slid, stocks and bonds surged while the safehaven dollar was knocked back on Wednesday, as a twoweek Middle East ceasefire brought some relief to markets on hopes for a resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The news capped weeks of market volatility and geopolitical upheaval after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February pushed tensions to the brink, with Tehran effectively choking off the strategic waterway that typically carries about 20 of the worlds energy supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to the ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the strait or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure. Market reaction was swift and dramatic, with U.S. crude futures down around 15 to 96.31 a barrel, while Brent futures also slid 13 to 94.71 per barrel. SP 500 futures rose 2.5, while European futures leapt more than 5. U.S. Treasuries rallied while futures for German bunds and French OATs surged. The U.S. dollar fell broadly, having been the haven of choice during the tumult. In Asia, Japan39;s Nikkei jumped about 5 while South Korea39;s KOSPI vaulted 6, triggering a brief halt in trading. That left the... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-dives-below-100-stocks-jump-after-2-wk-ceasefire-agreed-1775631951.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:10:19 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-nervy-oil-above-110-as-trump-s-iran-deadline-nears-1775558347.html Investors in waitandsee mode ahead of Trump39;s deadline Iran rejects ceasefire deal, seeks permanent end to war Trump threatens to attack civilian infrastructure if no deal Oil prices above 110barrel, dollar holds ground LONDON, April 7 Reuters Global stocks wavered on Tuesday, while oil prices edged above 110 per barrel as the looming deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for a deal with Iran threatened escalation in the Middle East and spooked investors. Markets have been rattled since the U.S.Israeli war on Iran broke out at the end of February, with Tehran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint, that has spurred inflation worries. While investors have pinned their hopes on a resolution to the war, the talks so far have yielded no progress, with Trump imposing a Tuesday night deadline for a deal to be reached. That has triggered a riskoff and cautious mood with the U.S. dollar holding onto its gains and oil prices surging. Brent crude futures rose 1 to 111.28 a barrel, having risen over 50 since the war started. Europe39;s benchmark STOXX index of 600 major companies rose 0.6, while U.S. futures were flat as investors awaited signals as to whether President Trump would follow through or renege on his threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure. A recordbreaking quarterly profit forecast from chipmaker Samsung Electronics had earlier helped lift investor sentiment in Asian hours before the reality of the energy... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-nervy-oil-above-110-as-trump-s-iran-deadline-nears-1775558347.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:40:03 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-higher-as-investors-parse-us-iran-negotiations-threats-1775595028.html Indexes up Dow 0.36, SP 500 0.45, Nasdaq 0.54 March job gains surpass expectations, unemployment rate dips ISM nonmanufacturing PMI decelerates, prices paid hit 312year high Soleno Therapeutics surges on Neurocrine39;s 2.9 bln buyout deal Reuters U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump39;s progressively heated threats of escalation should Iran fail to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected the U.S. proposal for an immediate ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent end to the war, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA. The rejection followed Trump39;s increasingly bellicose ultimatums, vowing to rain hell on Iran if the crucial Strait of Hormuz bottleneck remains closed to oil tanker traffic. Investors drew some reassurance from a report that indicated the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators continued to discuss terms of a potential ceasefire. All three major U.S. indexes advanced slightly, with the SP 500 and the Nasdaq on track for the fourth consecutive day of gains, their longest winning streaks since January. The reality is we39;re inching, hopefully, closer to some type of resolution, said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group in Omaha. Unfortunately, it39;s not going to be today. But I think investors are feeling like we39;re seeing more talking on each side. The daytoday volatility and headlines can be... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-higher-as-investors-parse-us-iran-negotiations-threats-1775595028.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:10:23 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/markets-on-edge-trump-threatens-strikes-on-iranian-infrastructure-1775462492.html Trump begins countdown to launch Iran infrastructure attacks by Tuesday Brent crude pares gains after surging above 110 per barrel, stocks mixed Yield on 10year JGBs highest since February 1999 on inflation concern SINGAPORE, April 6 Reuters Oil prices rose while stocks were mixed on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of hell for Iran unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz by his selfimposed deadline, but a report of a push for a ceasefire appeared to ease some nerves. Trump39;s repeated threats to destroy civilian infrastructure including power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not open by Tuesday have put traders on edge for reciprocal attacks by Iran on targets in the Gulf states. With liquidity thin as many countries around the region observed the Easter Monday and Tomb Sweeping Day holidays, SP 500 emini futures fluctuated between gains and losses, down 0.1, while MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan was up 0.4. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.6, as South Korea39;s Kospi advanced 1.4. Investors took some confidence after Axios reported that the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks. Brent crude futures opened higher before paring gains, rising 1.2 to 110.29 a barrel on the potential supply disruption. The markets are obviously nervous,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/markets-on-edge-trump-threatens-strikes-on-iranian-infrastructure-1775462492.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:10:37 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/jera-s-lng-purchase-deal-with-us-commonwealth-lng-terminated-doe-filing-1775216632.html TOKYO, April 3 Reuters A longterm liquefied natural gas sales and purchase agreement entered into last year between Japan39;s largest power generator, JERA, and U.S. LNG developer Commonwealth LNG has been terminated, according to a document filed with the U.S. Department of Energy. Last June, JERA, also Japan39;s top LNG buyer, said it had signed a 20year SPA with Commonwealth LNG for 1 million metric tons per annum mtpa from the developer39;s Louisiana project. A notification of the deal39;s termination, dated April 1, was filed on behalf of Commonwealth. The letter said the agreement was terminated effective March 3, without giving a reason. Bloomberg earlier reported the termination. JERA declined to comment, while Commonwealth LNG was not immediately available for comment. Reporting by Yuka Obayashi in Tokyo and Curtis Williams in Houston; Editing by Kim Coghill Source Reuters https://www.gurutrade.com/news/jera-s-lng-purchase-deal-with-us-commonwealth-lng-terminated-doe-filing-1775216632.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:10:45 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-mixed-worries-linger-before-good-friday-break-1775201866.html Asset managers drop after Blue Owl caps investor withdrawal Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year Brent settles at 108 per barrel, October contracts at 82 Dow falls 0.13, SP gains 0.11, Nasdaq up 0.18 Reuters U.S. stocks ended slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump39;s threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of a long holiday weekend. Investor sentiment steadied in the afternoon after Irans foreign ministry said it was drafting a protocol with Oman to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Britain said dozens of countries were discussing ways to end the crisis, easing worries about prolonged disruption to global oil flows. The three indexes had their biggest weekly rise in four months and the first week of gains in six. Stocks had opened lower amid rising oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks, ahead of the Good Friday holiday, when markets will be closed. Frontmonth crude prices surged, with U.S. crude up 11 at around 111 a barrel. The international reference Brent closed up about 7 near 108. But traders priced it at about 82 per barrel in October, a signal that they expect the disruption to be temporary. The stock market has no real conviction either way right now, but October oil prices tell you the market thinks this crisis will likely be over by the fall, said Michael... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-st-ends-mixed-worries-linger-before-good-friday-break-1775201866.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:10:15 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-sink-oil-leaps-above-100-trump-vows-to-keep-hitting-iran-1775112406.html Hopes of end to conflict evaporate after Trump speech Oil surges as stagflation risks swirl, denting risk assets Stocks sharply lower as Trump speech provides little clarity Investors likely to stay defensive as Trump ramps up threats SINGAPORE, April 2 Reuters Markets recoiled on Thursday as war jitters over Iran deepened, with stocks sliding, oil surging well over 100 per barrel and the dollar firming after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes for clarity on when the Middle East conflict might end. Trump said in a primetime address that the U.S. would hit Iran extremely hard within weeks, arguing that key military objectives were close to being met and the conflict nearing an end. He set no timeline for an exit, however, keeping investors guessing about the scope and duration of the campaign. The frontmonth Brent contract for June jumped over 6 to 107.69 per barrel as investors found little reassurance in the speech, which failed to spell out when or how the Strait of Hormuz a critical fuel shipping route would reopen to ease supply disruptions hitting Asia hard. We have no additional certainty or clarity around timeline from this address and this is what the market was looking for, said Jon Withaar, senior portfolio manager at Pictet Asset Management in Singapore. The fact that we can expect 23 more weeks of action, boots on the ground were not ruled out and that threats to hit infrastructure were reiterated will put the market back on the defensive,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-sink-oil-leaps-above-100-trump-vows-to-keep-hitting-iran-1775112406.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:42 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-higher-on-speculation-about-end-to-iran-war-1775117343.html Nike slumps on forecast of surprise Q4 sales drop Intel jumps on plans to buy back stake in Ireland factory Space stocks gain after report SpaceX filed for confidential IPO SP 500 0.72, Nasdaq 1.16, Dow 0.48 Reuters Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with strong gains in Alphabet and other heavyweights, after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested an end to the Middle East conflict could be close. The U.S. will be out of Iran pretty quickly and could return for spot hits if needed, Trump told Reuters, hours before he was scheduled to address the nation about the war. We have Trump39;s comments, which tend to change a bit, said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments. Everybody39;s trying to guess as to what he really means by what he39;s saying. The markets want it to be positive, they want the war to be over. We have Trump39;s comments, which tend to change a bit, said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments. Everybody39;s trying to guess as to what he really means by what he39;s saying. The markets want it to be positive, they want the war to be over. With Wednesday39;s gain, the SP 500 remains down 4 so far in 2026. The index is trading at under 20 times expected earnings, its lowest earnings multiple in 10 months, according to LSEG data. The PHLX chip index jumped 2.82, up for a second session. SpaceX confidentially filed for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-higher-on-speculation-about-end-to-iran-war-1775117343.html Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:10:20 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-and-war-top-financial-markets-worry-list-for-uncertain-q2-1774952146.html Volatile Q1 paves way to highly uncertain Q2 Oil and war to dominate, all eyes on Strait of Hormuz Deeper stocks correction likely on prolonged war investors Commodities and beatendown bonds favoured LONDON, March 31 Reuters Battered financial markets enter the second quarter significantly exposed to war headlines, a backdrop that could prompt a bigger retreat for equity markets while a hefty selloff in bonds could tempt buyers back. Even if a resolution to the conflict boosts nearterm sentiment, damage inflicted on Middle East energy infrastructure and higher for longer oil prices will still hurt economic growth and drive up inflation, investors expect. It39;s a backdrop that could prompt a bigger retreat for equity markets, while a more protracted conflict that sees growth worries outpace inflation angst could prompt a recovery in bonds. It39;s difficult to look through the noise when the noise is all we have, said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management, which manages roughly 594 billion. We39;ve been pushing towards international stocks exposure and that continues to make sense, but it doesn39;t mean you close off your exposure to the U.S. War in the Middle East tops a turbulent first quarter, with markets also whipped around by U.S. President Donald Trump39;s intervention in Venezuela, threats over Greenland, and AI disruption. Oil is the clear outperformer, surging roughly 90 this quarter to above 100. That39;s jolted bond... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/oil-and-war-top-financial-markets-worry-list-for-uncertain-q2-1774952146.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:20:36 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/brent-set-for-record-monthly-gain-shares-tentative-as-iran-war-rages-1774954374.html Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz WSJ U.S., European futures turn higher; Asia shares struggle Oil prices retreat but still set for strong monthly gains SINGAPORE, March 31 Reuters Oil prices were set for a record monthly rise on Tuesday while Asian shares were headed for their steepest fall in six years, capping a tumultuous month as the war in the Middle East stoked fears of higher inflation and slower growth. Bonds were headed for their largest decline in months, owing to the hawkish sea change in the global outlook for interest rates, while the dollar was on the cusp of its strongest gain in eight months. A month into the war, investors continue to be whipsawed by a barrage of headlines as tensions and attacks between the U.S., Israel and Iran escalate. It appears markets have gone from just mechanically trading headlines ... into a little bit more of a fear mode, taking risk off the table, said Vishnu Varathan, Mizuho39;s head of macro research for Asia exJapan. That partly might have to do with the transition from earlier thinking that there39;s a good chance of Trump being able to control the timeline andor your TACO trade, to now beginning to be concerned or fearing a more prolonged conflict. Markets turned a little more upbeat after The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/brent-set-for-record-monthly-gain-shares-tentative-as-iran-war-rages-1774954374.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:40:46 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/dow-confirms-correction-as-traders-worry-about-war-1774871784.html Reuters The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.7 on Friday as investors worried about the global economic impact of the war in Iran, leaving the bluechip index down 10 from its record high close on February 10 and confirming it has been in a correction since then. In a broad Wall Street selloff fueled by uncertainty about the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, the Dow in recent days has suffered its worst decline since April 2025, when U.S. President Donald Trump39;s Liberation Day global tariff announcement sent global markets into a tailspin. On Thursday, the techheavy Nasdaq confirmed it has been in a correction since its record high close on October 29. The SP 500 is down about 9 from its record high close on January 27. While investment funds are generally not benchmarked to the Dow, the priceweighted index of 30 companies is well known among Main Street investors and its steep decline reflects a broad deterioration of investor sentiment. With the selloff driven by fears the Middle East conflict will cripple the global economy, investors are weighing whether the downturn is a temporary dip, similar to the recovery that followed the 2025 selloff, or the start of a sustained period of risk tied to the war. Global financial markets have tumbled and oil prices have surged since the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28. The Dow has lost over 7 since the attacks began. Skyhigh oil prices have sparked fears of inflation, with traders expecting the... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/dow-confirms-correction-as-traders-worry-about-war-1774871784.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:10:54 +0300 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-pare-losses-as-oil-prices-dip-wall-st-futures-rise-1774604246.html Nasdaq down nearly 11 from recent high, confirming correction Trump delays Iran ultimatum by another 10 days Oil prices slip, Wall St futures bounce Bonds nurse losses as inflation fears bite, US dollar in demand SYDNEY, March 27 Reuters Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy. Investors took some comfort from U.S. President Donald Trump39;s decision to extend his ultimatum to strike Iranian power plants by 10 days, after pushing back his initial 48hour deadline by five days. Brent crude futures slipped 0.7 to 107.23 a barrel having jumped nearly 6 overnight. Wall Street futures rallied 0.6, after the Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.4 overnight into correction territory. Europe39;s EUROSTOXX 50 futures rose 0.7. However, reports that Trump was considering sending more troops added to concern about the war escalating into a ground conflict, with no certainty that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened to shipping soon. Iran has dismissed a U.S. proposal to end the conflict as onesided and unfair. It is in everyone39;s interests for this conflict to be short, said Diana Mousina, deputy chief economist at AMP. However, thats not how wars often work as negotiations break down or there is a miscalculation. So it could still get worse from here. On Friday, MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asian-stocks-pare-losses-as-oil-prices-dip-wall-st-futures-rise-1774604246.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:30:19 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/nasdaq-confirms-correction-wall-st-slumps-on-middle-east-uncertainty-1774646991.html Indexes down Dow 1.01, SP 500 1.74, Nasdaq 2.38 Meta Platforms, Alphabet fall after US jury verdict OECD warns Iran war erases global growth upgrade Weekly jobless claims in line with estimates Reuters The Nasdaq tumbled more than 2 to confirm a correction on Thursday while the SP 500 and the Dow fell more than 1. Investors scrambled for safety on fears of escalation in the U.S.Israeli war against Iran, which has sent oil prices soaring and exacerbated inflation concerns. Thursday marked the biggest oneday decline for the Nasdaq and the SP 500 since January 20. President Donald Trump said Iran must make a deal with the U.S. or face a continued onslaught, while warning that taking control of Iran39;s oil was an option. A senior Iranian official told Reuters the U.S. proposal for ending nearly four weeks of fighting is onesided and unfair, while stressing that diplomacy had not ended. Stock futures pared losses slightly after the market closed when Trump said he was pausing attacks on Iran39;s energy plants for 10 days until April 6 at the Iranian government39;s request. He said talks with Tehran were going very well. Earlier, the lack of any clear signs of progress sent oil prices soaring, with U.S. crude futures settling up 4.6 compared with a 5.7 advance for Brent futures . As a result, stock indexes erased gains from Wednesday when investors had been betting on a deescalation in the war, which has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. 39;FOG... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/nasdaq-confirms-correction-wall-st-slumps-on-middle-east-uncertainty-1774646991.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:10:08 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-slide-oil-gains-with-mideast-ceasefire-prospects-centre-stage-1774510381.html Investors wary as Iran reviews US proposal Stocks and gold slip while oil advances Markets worried about energy price shocks SINGAPORE, March 26 Reuters Asian stocks slid in choppy trading while the oil rose on Thursday as investors treaded cautiously amid the dizzying pace of developments in the Middle East, with Iran saying it would weigh a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. The widening war has jolted global markets this month, sending oil prices soaring, reigniting inflation fears and upending global interest rate expectations. Contradictory messages from the two sides over ceasefire talks have kept investors on edge. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was desperate to make a deal while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there had been no dialogue or negotiations with the U.S., although various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries. Japan39;s Nikkei reversed early gains to trade 0.7 lower while South Korean stocks fell 2.7 and Hong Kong39;s Hang Seng index slid 1.7. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan fell more than 1 lower, set for a 9.5 decline this month, its biggest monthly drop since October 2022. The sombre mood will continue in Europe, with stock futures indicating a lower open. U.S. stock futures were also down. It looks like the markets relief trade is starting to wobble, said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo. Traders are also remembering that one peace rumour does not undo the... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-slide-oil-gains-with-mideast-ceasefire-prospects-centre-stage-1774510381.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:40:55 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-advances-investors-bet-on-mideast-de-escalation-1774521487.html Indexes up Dow 0.66, SP 500 0.54, Nasdaq 0.77 Arm shares jump as new AI chip to drive billions in revenue Space stocks rise on report SpaceX could file for IPO this week Airlines, cruise stocks higher as oil prices dip Reuters Wall Street39;s main indexes closed higher on Wednesday as oil prices fell while Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Middle East, feeding investor hopes for deescalation in the fourth week of a war that has disrupted global energy flows and stoked inflation concerns. While Abbas Araqchi, Iran39;s foreign minister, said that authorities were reviewing the U.S. proposals, he added that Tehran has no intention to hold talks with Washington. Initially, Iran said it considered U.S. proposals delivered by Pakistan as excessive and demanded sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The mixed messages led to choppy trading. Michael James, equity sales trader at Rosenblatt Securities, said There are a lot of frayed nerves out there with sentiment and headlines driving a lot of the market action. Any signs of communication between the countries provided some hope for investors, however, following signals that Washington has been seeking a ceasefire and restoration of shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which about 20 of global oil shipments pass through. There is optimism that the proposal and counterproposal are setting the stage for more negotiations, said Gene Goldman, chief investment officer at Cetera Investment... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-advances-investors-bet-on-mideast-de-escalation-1774521487.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:10:36 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rise-and-oil-retreats-on-mideast-ceasefire-reports-1774426541.html SP 500 emini futures up 0.7 Brent crude futures fall 5 Yields lower, but not much SINGAPORE, March 25 Reuters Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the U.S. is seeking a monthlong ceasefire in its war on Iran and had sent a 15point plan to Iran for discussion, raising hopes for a breakthrough that could help restore oil exports from the Gulf. SP 500 futures rose 0.7 through the Asia day, while European futures lifted 1.2 and FTSE futures rose 0.7 all fairly modest moves reflecting investor caution. Brent crude futures slid 5 to 99 a barrel. Japanese stocks jumped 3, while markets in Australia and South Korea rose 2, recouping recent losses but not weeks of falls since war broke out. The market is trading the headlines at the moment, said Kerry Craig, global market strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management in Melbourne. So there39;s a positive tone. The difficulty is now...there are still unknowns about where this actually goes from here and whether there39;s anything material in terms of a ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. was making progress in negotiating an end to the war, including winning an important concession from Tehran. One source confirmed to Reuters that Washington had sent Iran a 15point settlement proposal and Israel39;s Channel 12, quoting sources, said the U.S. was seeking a monthlong ceasefire to discuss the 15point plan. Tehran has denied that direct talks have taken place and on Wednesday the... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-rise-and-oil-retreats-on-mideast-ceasefire-reports-1774426541.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:20:06 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/foreign-outflows-hit-asian-stocks-iran-war-drives-oil-shock-fears-1774340828.html March 24 Reuters Asian stocks have seen heavy foreign outflows so far in March as disruptions to Middle East energy supply from the U.S.Israeli war with Iran stoked fears of an oil shock and stagflation risks. Foreign investors have sold a net 50.45 billion worth of regional equities so far this month, on track for the largest monthly outflows since at least 2008, LSEG data covering exchanges in South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines showed. Outflows from EM Asia markets were driven by the broadbased riskoff sentiment due to the Middle East conflicts, as most of EM Asia economies are net importers of energy products, said Jason Lui, the head of APAC equity and derivative strategy at BNP Paribas. Benchmark Brent crude oil prices surged as much as 65 this month to 119.5 a barrel. Abdelaziz Albogdady, a market research and fintech strategy manager at brokerage FXEM, said that the outflows were exacerbated by the ensuing rise in global yields and a reassessment of rate expectations, in addition to the potential economic impact on net oil importers. Recent policy signals from major central banks indicate that interest rates are likely to remain on hold or move higher if the conflict continues to heap pressure on prices. Taiwanese stocks have seen about 25.28 billion in outflows monthtodate, the largest in at least 18 years, while South Korea and India have recorded about 13.5 billion and 10.17 billion in net foreign sales,... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/foreign-outflows-hit-asian-stocks-iran-war-drives-oil-shock-fears-1774340828.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:50:34 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-shares-slide-yields-up-as-gulf-war-intensifies-1774256313.html Nikkei leads Asia markets slide, Wall St futures dip Oil choppy as US and Iran trade threats, deadlines Yields climb as markets wager on global rate rises SYDNEY, March 23 Reuters Share markets slid in Asia on Monday while U.S. bond yields hit eightmonth peaks as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for weeks more fighting, sending oil prices on another rollercoaster ride. Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours if U.S. President Donald Trump followed through with a threat to hit Iran39;s electricity grid in 48 hours, extinguishing any hope of an early end to the war, now in its fourth week. Trump warned Iran had two days to fully open the vital Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed for most vessels with little prospect of naval protection for shipping. Japan39;s Nikkei fell 3.5, bringing losses for March so far to over 12. South Korea39;s market shed 5.8, making a 13 drop for the month. MSCI39;s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan lost 3.2, while Chinese blue chips dropped 2.4. Oil prices were again choppy with Brent last up 0.6 at 112.89 a barrel, and 55 higher on the month so far. U.S. crude gained 0.9 to 98.98. Nearterm supplies have been aided by the U.S. allowing Iranian and Russian oil to be sold from tankers, but the growing risk of longerterm shortages was lifting futures down the curve. September Brent, for instance, was up 2 at 93.90 suggesting... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/asia-shares-slide-yields-up-as-gulf-war-intensifies-1774256313.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:20:57 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-skids-as-middle-east-turmoil-fans-inflation-fear-1774263202.html Main indexes see fourth straight weekly loss US deploying more troops to Middle East SP 500 1.51, Nasdaq 2.01, Dow 0.96 Reuters Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday, with the SP 500 closing at its lowest in six months, as the U.S.Israeli war against Iran entered its fourth week, deepening worries about inflation and the potential for higher interest rates. The conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of easing. The U.S. military was deploying an amphibious assault ship with thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, while Iran39;s new supreme leader hailed Iran39;s unity and resistance. The market is finally settling into the idea that this may go on longer than initially expected, and I think that39;s why markets are selling off. This conflict may go on not for just a few weeks, but maybe beyond several months, said Jake Dollarhide, CEO of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma. MAGNIFICENT SEVEN COMPANIES FALL Wall Street39;s most valuable companies dropped, with Nvidia and Tesla losing over 3 each. Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Microsoft were all down about 2. U.S. Treasuries fell for a third session, in step with a broader selloff in UK and European government bonds, as the Middle East conflict kept oil prices elevated and reinforced inflation worries. U.S. rate futures show the Fed is more likely to raise interest rates than cut them by the end of 2026, according to CME39;s FedWatch tool. We just have a classic... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-skids-as-middle-east-turmoil-fans-inflation-fear-1774263202.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:10:10 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-down-traders-see-no-rate-cuts-before-2027-1774013779.html Micron Technology drops as higher spending plans draw scrutiny Volatile oil prices keep investors on edge Tesla and Nvidia lose ground SP 500 0.27, Nasdaq 0.28, Dow 0.44 Reuters Wall Street ended lower on Thursday, with declines in Micron Technology and Tesla, as worries about inflation stemming from soaring oil prices left investors pessimistic about the potential for future interest rate cuts. Investors focused on warnings by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday that the economic outlook remains uncertain amid a U.S.Israeli war with Iran that has sent energy prices soaring and created fears of inflation. The Fed left rates unchanged, as expected. Interest rate futures suggest traders see little chance of interest rate cuts before mid2027, according to the CME39;s FedWatch tool. Echoing the Fed, the Bank of England and European Central Bank held their interest rates steady and pointed to uncertainty arising from the Middle East conflict. 39;A REAL INFLATION RISK39; The market is digesting a little bit more of Powell and what some other central banks said overnight, that this is a real inflation risk, said Mike Dickson, head of research and quantitative strategies at Horizon Investments in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brent crude was up but well off session highs of 119 a barrel after Iran attacked energy targets overnight in the Middle East, leading the U.S. government to take steps to expand supply. Micron Technology dropped 3.8 after the memory... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/wall-street-ends-down-traders-see-no-rate-cuts-before-2027-1774013779.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:10:27 +0200 https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-slump-on-worsening-war-in-middle-east-frail-yen-in-focus-1773914521.html Strikes on energy infrastructure sap sentiment Investors fret about prolonged conflict, stagflation risk ECB and BoE up next after BOJ flags war impact on inflation Fed39;s hawkish tone boosts dollar, traders cut ratecut wagers SINGAPORE, March 19 Reuters Stocks slid and oil prices rose sharply on Thursday after a major escalation in the U.S. and Israel39;s war with Iran rattled investors, while the Bank of Japan became the latest central bank to warn about the impact of energy costs on inflation. The yen wobbled near the psychologically significant 160 per dollar level as the BOJ left interest rates unchanged with traders looking for signs of intervention after strong comments from Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama earlier in the day. Focus remains on the war in the Middle East as investors come to the realisation that the conflict is shaping up to be a prolonged one, stoking the risk of stagflation weak growth coupled with high inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel violently lashed out and attacked Iran39;s major gas field, prompting a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The hits to energy infrastructure sent shockwaves across markets as U.S. crude futures extended gains above 97 per barrel. Natural gas surged 3, while Brent futures rose to 111.87 a barrel, up 4 on the day. In stocks, Japan39;s Nikkei was down over 3, while South Korean equities fell... https://www.gurutrade.com/news/stocks-slump-on-worsening-war-in-middle-east-frail-yen-in-focus-1773914521.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0200