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Asia open: S&P 500 nabs records on US - Iran ceasefire extension amid Hot PCE inflation shock
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh record highs after the US and Iran extended their ceasefire agreement, improving global risk sentiment and easing energy market tensions. However, hotter-than-expected US core PCE inflation at 3.3% y/y reinforced expectations for prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, the AI infrastructure boom continued to dominate markets as major technology firms delivered strong earnings and funding milestones.
by Kelvin Wong
Memorandum is finalized but its agreement is still pending – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: Wall Street digests the details of a historic diplomatic breakthrough reported by Axios, including a 30-day timeline to lift the naval blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. As WTI Crude languishes below $90 and international premiums evaporate, explore critical technical levels for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones.
by Elior Manier
Asia open: AI Capex mania fuels world stocks to all-time highs as US-Iran peace deal skepticism lingers
Global stock markets surged to fresh record highs as relentless AI infrastructure spending continued to fuel risk appetite despite mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Investors are closely watching conflicting US-Iran peace deal developments, while sticky inflation pressures and increasingly hawkish central bank signals strengthen expectations for higher interest rates. Markets now shift focus to the crucial US PCE inflation report and the evolving AI-driven equity supercycle.
by Kelvin Wong
Stock Markets are hesitant on the Memorandum – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks experience a healthy capital rotation as institutional money shifts out of tech and into defensive blue chips. While the Nasdaq pauses after tapping the monumental 30,000 milestone, the Dow Jones catches a steady bid above 50,200. However, fresh volatility looms as President Trump expresses dissatisfaction with the latest US-Iran peace proposal.
by Elior Manier
Markets are sending mixed feelings on the peace Deal – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: UUS stock markets reverse early-session gains as unresolved diplomatic roadblocks between the US and Iran snap the post-holiday euphoria. With WTI Crude violently erasing yesterday’s 7% collapse over sticking points on frozen funds and nuclear material. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
Asia open: Trump-Iran peace optimism sparks equity rally as sticky U.S. inflation risks loom large
Global markets surged after renewed optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal triggered a sharp drop in oil prices and boosted investor risk appetite. However, sticky U.S. inflation and elevated Treasury yields continue to reinforce expectations of prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei rallied to record highs while Singapore posted stronger-than-expected GDP growth, highlighting the region’s resilience despite ongoing energy and supply-chain risks.
by Kelvin Wong
Markets are closed, but futures are exploding – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels:US stock futures explode into uncharted territory during a shortened Memorial Day session as institutional capital prices in a historic Middle East breakthrough. With reports confirming Iran's willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to China and negotiators convening in Doha, the Dow futures hit 51,000 while the Nasdaq closes in on 30,000. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat
Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.
by Kelvin Wong
A final path to peace? Markets Weekly Outlook
A week ahead preview: Traders are hungry for a peace treaty, after a rollercoaster week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)
by Elior Manier
Stock Markets dance towards new records ahead of a long weekend – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks surge toward uncharted territory as a massive wave of geopolitical optimism sweeps Wall Street. Fueled by reports of a Qatari negotiating team arriving in Tehran to help secure a US-Iran peace deal, crude oil prices are sliding lower, allowing the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to resume their relentless bullish expansion. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI
Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.
by Kelvin Wong
Stock Markets stall, too early for the deal ? Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks settle into a muted, rangebound channel as the euphoria from the recent peace rally cools into a healthy profit-taking session. With tech and consumer defensive sectors steering a modest pullback, institutional capital moves to the sidelines ahead of Kevin Warsh's official swearing-in ceremony at the White House. Explore the intraday technical levels for the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
US-Iran deal in final stages: Markets are exploding – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock markets surge as President Trump announces that intense US-Iran diplomatic talks are nearing their final stages. With WTI Crude dropping to $97 and Treasury yields easing on cooling inflation fears, the Warsh trade pauses ahead of Friday's swearing-in ceremony. Explore our intraday technical breakdown of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
NVIDIA (NVDA) Technical: Potential mean reversion decline below 236.54 as earnings loom
NVIDIA enters its Q1 earnings release as the most important stock in global markets, with investors watching closely for confirmation that AI infrastructure demand is still accelerating. Options markets are pricing a massive $350 billion post-earnings swing, reflecting extreme expectations. Key focus areas: data centre revenue, Blackwell GPU ramp, and hyperscaler AI spending. However, technical indicators suggest early signs of exhaustion, raising the risk of a medium-term pullback.
by Kelvin Wong
Is the Stock Markets rally over? – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Intraday Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock markets face a critical inflection point as the relentless tech-led rally stalls and major benchmarks break below their ascending channels. With a sharp spike in bond yields and impending balance sheet reductions under incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh weighing on growth assets, explore an intraday technical analysis of the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally
Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.
by Kelvin Wong
Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions
Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.
by Elior Manier
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