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Nikkei 225 slides by more than 2% amid oil market volatility

Asian stock indices have gone through a downturn in early trading as markets reflect instability from oil markets, according to CNBC data. 

Nvidia loses $1 trillion in market value as AI growth meets with investor skepticism

Nvidia has lost $1 trillion in market value over the last couple of months, falling from its sky-high valuation when the AI sector was in a boom phase, according to Bloomberg. The company has benefited greatly from the AI boom over the previous quarters. 

Market indices register uncertainty globally after renewal of U.S.-Iran conflict

Market indices posted mixed results in both American and Asian markets after the U.S. and Iran continued their hostile stance for the second day in a row. According to Bloomberg, oil prices remained elevated as U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. 

Brent Crude Rises Above $75 Per Barrel After U.S. Launches Strikes at Iran

Oil markets moved sharply higher on Wednesday as Brent crude climbed above $75 per barrel, driven by a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions following a new wave of U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps assets in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

SK Hynix plans to list as ADR on U.S. stock market

South-Korean chipmaking firm SK Hynix is reportedly planning to list as an ADR on the U.S. stock market as early as this week, as per a Bloomberg report. The projected value of the listing in $29 billion, making it the largest ADR (American Depositary Receipt) offering on record in U.S. markets.

Gold moves towards $4,200 after weak U.S. jobs report

Gold moved towards $4,200 after a weak U.S. jobs report that showed a slowdown in hiring in the month of June, as per a Bloomberg report.

Meta plans to open cloud infrastructure business

Tech company Meta is reportedly planning to open a cloud infrastructure business alongside its other verticals, according to Bloomberg. If confirmed, the move will push Meta into competition with other tech companies in the magnificent seven that have well-defined cloud infrastructure businesses. 

U.S. dollar gained against group-of-ten currencies as investors exit gold

The U.S. dollar gained again on Wednesday against all currencies in the group-of-ten, as Asian currencies continue to depreciate in value. According to Bloomberg and TradingView, the greenback was up by the following amounts in trading: USDAUD: +0.42%

Japanese Yen slides to 40-year low against U.S. dollar

Asian currencies are in the midst of a downslide, a pattern further confirmed by the Japanese Yen sliding to a 40-year low against the greenback on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. Other countries recently affected by downward slides in domestic currency values include the Philippines, Indonesia, and India.

Asian equities post mixed results as U.S.-Iran resume ceasefire

Asian equities posted mixed results in trading hours on Monday as investors show skepticism between a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and an AI trade that is mounting cost and supply chain pressures on more established verticals in the technology sector. 

Gold drops below $4,000 per ounce as oil markets cool

The market’s go-to safe haven asset dropped below $4,000 per ounce on Thursday as investors and the market prices in a stronger U.S. dollar and a more optimistic outlook for the AI sector after semiconductor firm Micron’s robust quarterly earnings report (Q3 2026). 

S&P500 drops 1.45%, resuming Asia's tech-sell off

American stock indexes lost value on Tuesday as the S&P500 dropped 1.45% in trading on Tuesday, picking up on a tech-sell off that was started by Asian markets. Investors pulled back from crowded positions in the tech sector with the South-Korean Kospi index dropping nearly 10% in value. (Source: Bloomberg)

Meta taps Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp and invests $900 million into Cred

Meta Platforms Inc has tapped Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp as part of a recruitment move to place one of India’s leading entrepreneurs to grow and monetize one of the largest messaging platforms in the world. 

USD forex pairs gain as peace talks progress in Switzerland

Major U.S. forex pairs showed gains on Monday with the U.S. dollar increasing in value against virtually all of its counterparts. The bullishness for the greenback comes with a continued dampening with oil prices below the $80 mark (Source: Oilprice.com).

Gold drops 2% in trading after FOMC decision to keep rates steady

The price of gold dropped 2% in trading after the FOMC’s decision to keep interest rates steady, as Kevin Warsh refuses to provide future guidance on what possible decisions for handling rates will be. 

Brent crude drops below $80 per barrel

The price of Brent crude dropped below $80 per barrel, reflecting a considerable sink in oil markets, as markets anticipate that interim peace deal between U.S. and Iran will lead to the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which means a larger supply of the commodity across the global supply chain over the coming months. 

Nasdaq-100 jumps by 3.14% as tech stocks rally

The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 posted strong gains of 3.14% on Monday as all companies in the magnificent seven rallied. The AI-buildout continues, and in the view of the SGFX research team, the tech sector appears to have demonstrated a strong growth pattern over the past few months.

Nikkei rises by 4.75% while oil prices cool on mention of U.S.-Iran peace deal

Rising inflation and headwinds appear to be cooling as oil prices slump after U.S. president Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that will be signed on Friday this week. 

Space-X raises $75 billion in landmark IPO

Elon Musk’s prized SpaceX—a company that he has helmed for 20 years and more since 2002 has now made its debut on the NASDAQ stock exchange. 

Brent crude rises to $94 per barrel as equity sell off deepens

The price of Brent crude oil rose on Thursday to $94 per barrel in a macro-environment where investors are now reckoning with a rise in borrowing costs across bonds and commodities.

Gold drops 2% as expectations of global monetary tightening increases

Gold dropped 2% on Wednesday amid increased expectations of a global monetary tightening policy across both developed and developing economies.

Intel shares jump by 11% amid tech-sector rebound

Intel Corp shares soared by 11% in U.S. trading hours after a slew of positive partnerships were announced on Monday. The update comes as leading tech firms search for a stable supply of chips from foundries capable of mass production. 

Asian stock indexes continue America's equities tech market sell-off 

Equities in Asia are picking up on the downward selling trend started by U.S. stock indexes, a change that is happening as investors are taking stock of a cooling AI rally in the market and also absorbing newer information that could lead to higher borrowing costs for companies.

Bitcoin slides below $63,500 as digital asset treasury firms deal with selling pressure

The price of the largest market-cap cryptocurrency has slid below $63,500, prompting a downward slide and mass liquidation among traders. 

Silver touches $73 per ounce as inflation expectations rise

Precious metals are experiencing a brief rally in the market as inflation expectations have risen across key economies. Gold and Silver were both up by nearly 1% in trading on Thursday.

Alphabet rolls out $80 billion equity offering program

Google's parent company Alphabet is rolling out an $80 billion equity offering program. The rollout comes amid a mixed market backdrop, with some key stock benchmarks up and others down.

AUD/USD pair grows by 0.29% as Middle-East tensions continue to flare

Major currency pairs in the market are holding steady as Middle-East tensions continue to dictate price changes in stock indexes and commodities.

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion under new CEO Greg Abel

Investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison for a total of $6.8 billion ($8.5 billion in enterprise value). Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel has carried out a slew of portfolio adjustments, slashing investments in certain companies and doubling down on others. 

Oil markets register 5% drop after U.S. officials hint at U.S.-Iran peace deal 

Global markets registered cautious gains after U.S. officials indicated on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran conflict could come to an end with a peace deal still in negotiation. According to Bloomberg, certain bits and pieces still remain for final negotiation such as Iran’s nuclear capabilities. 

USD-TRY appreciates by 0.38% as political concerns hamper Turkey's currency

The USD/TRY pair appreciated by 0.38% on Friday according to Bloomberg, as state entities sold $6 billion to hold the Turkish Lira up from losing value as the economy deals with political instability. 

NVIDIA's Q1 2027 earnings exceeds expectations with $81.6 billion in revenue

Macroeconomic headwinds affecting stocks appear to be on pause temporarily. NVIDIA’s Q1 2027 earnings report showed robust growth, particularly in its data center segment. 

Oil falls 2% after Trump agrees to hold off on Iranian strike

The oil market’s daily movement is now hinging on the progress of the peace talks between Iranian and U.S. diplomatic authorities. Oil fell 2% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he would hold off on strikes on the request of GCC countries such as U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, who say they need more time to pursue a diplomatic solution with Iran, as per a Bloomberg report. The 2% drop came from oil futures, specifically the Brent crude oil futures and the WTI crude oil futures. 

Global stock decline continues amid inflation concerns and elevated oil prices

Markets remained under pressure on Monday, with inflation concerns weighing on investor sentiment. Rising bond yields, recent inflation reports, and expectations that governments will implement more aggressive rate policies have negatively impacted risk appetite.

Nikkei 225 slides down 2% as Japan navigates inflation fears

Japanese’s main stock index Nikkei 225 slid downwards by more than 2% in trading hours on Friday, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) navigates fears on inflation and its possible effect on energy prices, which in turn affects common household goods. At close of trading hours, the Nikkei was down 1.99%.

S&P500, NVIDIA, and Tesla Gained as Top CEOs Join U.S. Delegation to China

The S&P500, while pulling its weight in daily gains, may not be pricing in events of the U.S. delegation in China.

India Just Raised Import Fees On Gold And Silver. Here’s Why.

Inflationary shocks caused by conflict in the Middle East have created reverberations across the world, most of all in India, where mass purchasing of gold has been asked to be put on hold by the Indian government.

Oil markets remain on edge as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain stalled

Global markets, now fully well-adjusted to the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, may continue to price in negotiations. U.S. president Donald Trump’s hardline stance is keeping oil prices well above the $100 mark. Brent traded upwards to $104 per barrel.

SGFX Market Watch: Will equities break into a rally once the U.S.-Iran conflict ends?

The equities market showed strong gains on Wednesday suggesting that the stock market has something to show investors in terms of gains. All U.S. stock indexes---the S&P500, Russell 2000, NASDAQ and Dow Jones reported gains ranging from 1.24% to 2.08%.