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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit new all‑time highs. Bitcoin remains resilient

2026.05.04

On Friday, the US stock market posted a sharp rise. By the end of the session, the Dow Jones (US30) slipped 0.31%, while the S&P 500 (US500) gained 0.29%. The tech‑heavy Nasdaq 100 (US100) closed 0.94...

Week's main events (May 04 – May 08)

2026.05.04

Markets on Edge: US–Iran Talks and NFP Take Center Stage

Strong corporate earnings boosted the indices. The ECB and the Bank of England left rates unchanged

2026.05.01

Support came from the ECB and the Bank of England keeping interest rates unchanged, as well as a decline in oil prices. However, regulators signaled that future decisions will depend on economic condi...

WTI oil prices exceeded 107 dollars per barrel. Inflation expectations continue to rise.

2026.04.30

On Wednesday, WTI oil prices surged more than 7%, exceeding 107 dollars per barrel. The sharp jump was triggered by Donald Trump’s statement that the naval blockade of Iran will continue until a new n...

WTI oil prices have consolidated at 100 dollars per barrel. Australia is experiencing a sharp inflation spike

2026.04.29

WTI oil prices have consolidated at 100 dollars per barrel, rising for the seventh consecutive session. The market reached April highs despite the headline event – the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC and O...

European stock markets continue a prolonged decline. Oil prices continue to rise slowly

2026.04.28

European stock markets continue a prolonged decline: Monday marked the sixth consecutive session of losses. By the end of the day, Germany’s DAX (DE40) fell by 0.19%, France’s CAC 40 (FR40) closed dow...

Brent and WTI remain at extremely high levels, fueling global inflation

2026.04.27

Iran has expressed readiness to extend the temporary ceasefire and resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange, Tehran demands the lifting of the US naval blockade of its ports, offering to m...

Week's main events (April 27 – May 01)

2026.04.27

Energy tensions, Big Tech Results, and Central Bank Decisions Define the Week Ahead

The Middle East conflict is already driving inflation higher across the world

2026.04.24

New Zealand’s domestic agenda now dictates the need for decisive action from the regulator. After the release of high inflation data for the first quarter, traders increased bets on a 25‑basis‑point r...

The diplomatic deadlock between the US and Iran is undermining investors’ appetite for risk

2026.04.23

Asian indices traded without a unified trend yesterday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 (JP225) rose by 0.40%, China’s FTSE China A50 (CHA50) increased by 0.56%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (HK50) closed down 1.22%, and...