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The complexities of global finance made easy with all the relevant news in one place. These powerful institutions, like the Federal Reserve or the European Central Bank, play a crucial role in shaping our economies. Explore their mandates, from managing inflation and interest rates to ensuring financial stability.

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
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Trade Wars 2.0

Navigating the turbulent waters of global finance and potential trade wards with the resurgence of potential trade wars as our analysts dissects the financial implications of tariffs under a second Donald Trump’s presidency. Watch out for reshaping financial landscape, volatility, supply chain disruptions, and the economic ripple effects as investors and businesses brace for policy shifts.

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
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Non-farm payrolls (NFP)

Understand the significance of Non-farm payrolls (NFP) and learn how NFP releases impact financial markets, Federal Reserve policy, and provide insights into the overall health of the US economy.

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
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Energy

Explore key energy sources like crude oil, natural gas, coal, and emerging renewable energies. Keep up with their global impact on the economy and environment.

Asia open: US stock futures dipped on conflicting US-Iran news after S&P 500 scaled a historic high
Global stock markets reached new record highs as investors embraced AI-driven growth and improving U.S.-Iran diplomatic prospects. Strong U.S. manufacturing data reinforced confidence in the AI infrastructure boom, while major technology firms such as Nvidia, Dell, and Oracle led gains. However, beneath the surface, consumer savings have fallen to near post-financial-crisis lows and market leadership remains heavily concentrated in a handful of AI-related stocks, raising concerns over long-term
by Kelvin Wong
Chart alert: WTI crude is entrenched in a minor downtrend below 20-day and 50-day moving averages
WTI crude oil prices remain under pressure after a sharp May selloff driven by improving US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and easing geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. WTI has turned into the worst-performing major asset class in May 2026, with technical indicators pointing to continued near-term weakness. Price action remains trapped below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages within a descending channel, exposing further downside risks toward key support levels.
by Kelvin Wong
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Atrifical Intelligence (AI)

Companies involved in the development of artificial intelligence are impacting market efficiency and potentially increasing volatility in the global economy.

Asia open: US stock futures dipped on conflicting US-Iran news after S&P 500 scaled a historic high
Global stock markets reached new record highs as investors embraced AI-driven growth and improving U.S.-Iran diplomatic prospects. Strong U.S. manufacturing data reinforced confidence in the AI infrastructure boom, while major technology firms such as Nvidia, Dell, and Oracle led gains. However, beneath the surface, consumer savings have fallen to near post-financial-crisis lows and market leadership remains heavily concentrated in a handful of AI-related stocks, raising concerns over long-term
by Kelvin Wong
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
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