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Metals Start the Week with Fresh Energy (05.25.2026) Optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement shaped markets at the start of the week. The prospect of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing regional tensions weakened the US dollar, supporting EUR/USD, the Japanese yen, and the...

Inflation Concerns Ease, Growth Resilient (25-29 May) Financial markets began the week on a firmer footing as signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations raised the possibility of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing pressure on global energy supplies. Lower oil prices eased inflation...

Metals Start the Week with Fresh Energy (05.25.2026) Optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement shaped markets at the start of the week. The prospect of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing regional tensions weakened the US dollar, supporting EUR/USD, the Japanese yen, and the...

Japan’s Inflation Slows, Yields Rise (05.22.2026) Japan’s 10-year government bond yield held near 2.78%, remaining close to a three-decade high despite softer inflation data. Core inflation slowed to 1.4% in April from 1.8% in March, its lowest level in four years and below the Bank of Japan’s...

Japan’s Inflation Slows, Yields Rise (05.22.2026) Japan’s 10-year government bond yield held near 2.78%, remaining close to a three-decade high despite softer inflation data. Core inflation slowed to 1.4% in April from 1.8% in March, its lowest level in four years and below the Bank of Japan’s...

Is the Worst of the Energy Shock Over? (05.21.2026) Signs of progress in US–Iran negotiations brought some relief to global markets, easing concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and pulling oil prices away from recent highs. The shift also softened inflation worries, though the...

Is the Worst of the Energy Shock Over? (05.21.2026) Signs of progress in US–Iran negotiations brought some relief to global markets, easing concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and pulling oil prices away from recent highs. The shift also softened inflation worries, though the...

Oil Above $110 Begins to Pressure Equities Brent crude climbed above $110 as US-Iran tensions intensified, shifting focus away from the AI-driven rally and back toward inflation and rising energy costs. Bond yields remained near multi-year highs, while uncertainty surrounding the Strait of...

China Demand Keeps Copper Surging Sentiment toward copper continued to strengthen as long positions climbed to their highest levels in months. Copper prices in New York also surged to a fresh record near $6.7 per pound, supported by strong demand from China and growing supply concerns. The...

Bond Yields Surge with Inflation Pressures (18-22 May) The dollar climbed to a six-week high, while the euro, pound, and yen weakened against growing expectations that central banks may keep rates higher for longer. Bond yields in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan pushed toward multi-year highs...

The AI Rally Faces Its Next Test (05.18.2026) US stock futures slipped while attention turned to Nvidia earnings and upcoming results from Walmart and Target for a clearer read on AI momentum and consumer spending. Oil prices and inflation concerns stayed at the center of markets as US–Iran...

Stocks and Yields Are Rising Together, But Can It Last? Both Japan’s Nikkei and the US Nasdaq are pushing higher while bond yields are also climbing. This is not the usual setup, because higher yields often pressure equities, especially tech and growth stocks. In Japan, the move is important...

The AI Rally Faces Its Next Test (05.18.2026) US stock futures slipped while attention turned to Nvidia earnings and upcoming results from Walmart and Target for a clearer read on AI momentum and consumer spending. Oil prices and inflation concerns stayed at the center of markets as US–Iran...

Dollar Strength Pressures Euro and Precious Metals (05.15.2026) Bond markets ended the week under continued pressure from inflation and energy costs. Japan's 10-year government bond yield pushed toward 2.7%, its highest level in almost ten years, after producer inflation accelerated to 4.9% in...

Dollar Strength Pressures Euro and Precious Metals (05.15.2026) Bond markets ended the week under continued pressure from inflation and energy costs. Japan's 10-year government bond yield pushed toward 2.7%, its highest level in almost ten years, after producer inflation accelerated to 4.9% in...