Opinion – Tuesday 16 June 2026

U.S. Indexes closed the first session of the week firmly in the green, albeit slightly off intraday highs, as risk sentiment took its cue from the US and Iran reaching a peace agreement that is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday. While full...

Opinion – Monday 15 June 2026

U.S. Indexes closed the final trading session of the week amid global risk-on trade as Iran and the US appear closer than ever to a peace deal, although some points still need clarification before the two countries sign on the dotted line. Highlighting how close they...

Opinion – Tuesday 9 June 2026

U.S. Indexes were predominantly firmer on Monday, with the NASDAQ 100 recovering some of the sharp losses seen in the latter half of last week, while the S&P 500 posted modest gains. The Dow closed little changed and the Russell 2000 also finished in positive...

Opinion – Monday 8 June 2026

U.S. Indexes were hit hard on Friday, with the NASDAQ 100 the clear laggard, falling more than 4% as technology stocks remained under pressure. Broadcom (AVGO) extended losses following its earnings report earlier in the week, while additional weakness came after the...

Opinion – Thursday 4 June 2026

It was a geopolitical risk-off session on Wednesday, with equities lower across the board, although the NASDAQ outperformed and closed down just 0.2% versus a 1.4% decline in the Russell 2000. Sector performance was mixed, with Energy and Health Care outperforming,...

Opinion – Wednesday 3 June 2026

U.S. Indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the Russell 2000 outperforming as it rebounded from Monday’s losses, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also posted modest gains. Sector performance was broadly positive, with Utilities and Energy leading the advance....