Opinion – Tuesday 26 May 2026

U.S.  Equity Futures jumped and global stocks rose to record highs as crude oil fell after officials signalled – once again – that the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows. The Dollar weakened while precious...

Opinion – Monday 25 May 2026

U.S. Indexes ended the week higher amid broad strength (RSP +0.9%). Healthcare, Industrials, and Utilities outperformed, while Communications was the only sector notably in the red. Hardware names (DELL +16.8%, HPQ +15.3%) surged on Lenovo reporting its highest...

Opinion – Thursday 21 May 2026

U.S. Indexes closed higher on Wednesday as markets grew increasingly optimistic that the Middle East conflict may be approaching its final stages. President Trump said talks with Iran are in their final stages, while Al Hadath reported that the Pakistani Army Chief...

Opinion – Wednesday 20 May 2026

U.S. Indexes ended yesterday’s trading session the day in the red, amid broader risk-off sentiment, although sectors closed more mixed. Sentiment was soured through the duration of Tuesday but extended further after the Wall Street Journal reported that mediators see...

Opinion – Tuesday 19 May 2026

U.S. Indexes saw choppy trade on Monday as geopolitical headlines dominated price action, with stocks ultimately finishing mixed by the close. The key development came late in the session after President Trump announced he had called off a planned attack on Iran...

Opinion – Monday 18 May 2026

U.S. Indexes closed the last session of the week in the red with all sectors lower, aside from Energy, as Materials and Utilities lag, while broad based mega-cap weakness added to the losses. Energy was the only sector in the green and buoyed by gains in the crude...