Opinion – Monday 22 June 2026

US Indexes saw gains on Thursday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 outperforming amid broad-based strength in semiconductors and memory names due to two bullish stories: 1) President Trump said Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build its chips in...

Opinion – Thursday 18 June 2026

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

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

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....

Opinion – Tuesday 2 June 2026

U.S. Indexes ultimately closed mostly higher on Monday, although gains were concentrated in large-cap tech, while the Russell 2000 underperformed and broader sector breadth remained weak outside of Technology and Energy. Technology was supported by strength in...

Opinion – Thursday 28 May 2026

U.S. Indexes were largely traversing sideways, consolidating in a range just off all-time highs. Sectors were mixed, though there was decent upside in Consumer Discretionary (ANF and BBWI were standouts). Note, heavyweights Tesla and Amazon did the heavy lifting....

Opinion – Wednesday 27 May 2026

U.S. Indexes gained on Tuesday, helped by broad buying across sectors (RSP +0.5%) and particularly gains in AI-related stocks. Micron (MU +19.4%) drove the bulk of SPX’s gains (contributed ~19 Handles to SPX’s 46-Handle) as the rally in semiconductors and...

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...