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Asia open: S&P 500 rally pauses before Fed, Nikkei 225 eyeing 70,000, crude oil plunges to 3-month low
Global markets paused ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June policy decision as investors await the debut of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The S&P 500 retreated while the Nasdaq 100 fell nearly 2% amid semiconductor weakness. Meanwhile, crude oil plunged to a three-month low as a US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz moved closer to reality. The Dow Jones hit a record high as investors rotated from technology stocks into financials and industrials.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: Hang Seng underperforms on weak China’s retail sales, USD/JPY firmed above 159.75 after BoJ
Global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire framework and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq 100 surged 3%, the Dow Jones hit a record high, and crude oil plunged below US$85 per barrel as geopolitical risk premiums evaporated. Investors rotated back into technology stocks amid renewed optimism over AI infrastructure spending, while attention now turns to the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh.
by Kelvin Wong
Chart alert: SpaceX to the moon or to the ground? Watch 187.60 and 161.00.
SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq in the largest IPO ever, raising US$75 billion and achieving a valuation near US$1.8 trillion. While investor demand remains exceptionally strong, technical signals from the SPCX/USDT grey market suggest caution. The pre-IPO perpetual contract remains trapped in a descending channel, highlighting the risk of further downside unless bulls reclaim the key US$187.60 resistance level. Traders are closely watching whether SpaceX becomes a major driver of Nasdaq 100 per
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: AI Rally stalls on Broadcom miss, while ‘Sell Indonesia’ sweeps markets
Global markets turned mixed as the AI rally stumbled following Broadcom’s weaker-than-expected outlook, triggering a sharp selloff in technology shares. While the Nasdaq and the semiconductor sector came under pressure, the Dow Jones surged to a record high as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s financial markets extended their sharp decline amid growing investor concerns over policy intervention, highlighting broader risks facing emerging markets across Asia.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: Middle East tensions drive oil higher as S&P 500 snaps winning streak
Global markets retreated as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupted ceasefire hopes and pushed oil prices higher. The S&P 500 snapped a nine-day winning streak while technology shares came under pressure after Broadcom issued weaker-than-expected AI growth guidance. Meanwhile, rising energy costs, strong labour markets, and persistent inflation reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening from major central banks, weighing on investor sentiment worldwide.
by Kelvin Wong
Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal
Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.
by Kelvin Wong
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
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-Xi summit 2026: Key expectations and what markets are watching
The Trump-Xi Summit 2026 is emerging as one of the most important geopolitical events for global markets this year. Investors are closely watching for signals on trade stabilisation, semiconductor restrictions, AI competition, Taiwan tensions, and FX policy. While a full US-China trade agreement remains unlikely, markets expect efforts to reduce geopolitical risks and improve diplomatic communication. Any easing in technology restrictions or tariff tensions could fuel rallies in Asian equities.
by Kelvin Wong
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Technical: Steep run-up ahead of earnings, at risk of mean reversion decline below 380.20
AMD surges ahead of earnings on AI-driven optimism, but risks a “sell-the-news” pullback as expectations peak. Despite strong projected revenue and EPS growth, investor focus is on forward guidance, especially AI demand and hyperscaler adoption. Technical indicators signal overbought conditions and bearish divergence, raising the risk of a mean reversion decline below 380.20, with key support levels at 310 and 287 in focus.
by Kelvin Wong
Nasdaq 100: AI bubble fears overblown, bullish trend intact above 26,760 key intraday support
The Nasdaq 100 remains in a firm uptrend despite renewed AI bubble concerns triggered by OpenAI-related headlines. Losses were quickly trimmed, reinforcing underlying bullish momentum. Semiconductor stocks continue to lead the rally without exhibiting peak-cycle warning signals, while market breadth stays healthy. Technically, the index holds within an ascending channel, with 26,760 as key support and further upside potential toward higher resistance levels.
by Kelvin Wong
Amazon (AMZN) Technical: Uptrend and outperformance factor intact above 231.00 key support
Amazon (AMZN) remains in a strong uptrend, outperforming peers as focus shifts to its Q1 2026 earnings and AI-driven growth. Markets are closely watching AWS momentum, advertising strength, and whether massive capex plans can translate into sustainable profits. Technically, the bullish structure stays intact above the $231 key support, with potential upside toward higher resistance levels if momentum holds.
by Kelvin Wong
Intel (INTC) Technical: Overstretched rally, corrective decline looms below 72.54/75.76 within major uptrend
Intel (INTC) has surged nearly 80% year-to-date, driven by its strategic “national champion” role and AI partnerships, but technical signals suggest the rally may be overstretched. Price action is facing resistance near 72.54/75.76, with bearish momentum building after exiting overbought conditions. With Q1 earnings expected to drop sharply, a corrective pullback toward 54–40 is possible unless a decisive breakout above resistance sustains further upside.
by Kelvin Wong
Tesla (TSLA) Technical: Bearish reaction from 200-day MA with weak relative strength
Tesla (TSLA) faces mounting technical pressure ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings, underperforming peers in the Magnificent 7 despite a broader market rebound. Price action has been rejected at the 200-day moving average, reinforcing a bearish bias below 417.40. Weak relative strength versus the S&P 500 and fading momentum indicators suggest downside risks toward 337–288 if key support at 363.80 breaks, unless a bullish reversal invalidates the trend.
by Kelvin Wong
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