Opinion – Thursday 18 June 2026

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A broad-based hawkish reaction was seen across markets, given a much more hawkish than anticipated Federal Reserve decision (reviews below). Given this, US Indices saw losses with all sectors in the red, with Treasuries sold and precious metals noticing extensive...

Opinion – Wednesday 17 June 2026

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U.S. Indexes closed mixed on Tuesday, with the NASDAQ the clear laggard as the recent weakness in Technology continued. The Tech sector fell around 2%, weighing on both the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while the Dow Jones was the only major index to finish in positive...

Opinion – Tuesday 16 June 2026

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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

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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 – Monday 7 December 2015

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The US Employment Report virtually matched expectations (NFP +211k, Unemployment steady at 5%) and effectively confirms a Fed lift-off in ten days time is a done deal. The report also revealed +35k of upward revisions to September and October while as expected average...