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Daily Market Wrap 05/06/2026

US equity markets moved sharply higher overnight, with the Dow Jones surging to another record high as investors welcomed reports suggesting progress towards a potential end to the conflict in the Middle East. The gains came despite Hezbollah rejecting the latest ceasefire proposal, with market participants choosing to focus on the broader diplomatic momentum rather than the setback.

The improved risk sentiment saw the US dollar and Treasury yields move lower, while oil prices fell sharply as geopolitical concerns eased. Gold prices rallied 0.95% to $4,473.89 on the back of the weaker US dollar.

Attention now turns to today's US employment report, with the Non-Farm Payrolls release expected to be the key focus for markets heading into the weekend. A strong reading could reinforce the Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts, while a softer number may reignite expectations for easing later in the year.

Today's key event:
🔹 US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

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Daily Market Wrap 04/06/2026

Risk sentiment deteriorated overnight as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on global markets. Fresh strikes from both sides of the conflict heightened concerns that any potential peace agreement remains some way off, prompting investors to reduce exposure to risk assets and seek the relative safety of the US dollar and government bonds.

📈US equity markets moved lower across the board, with the Dow Jones falling 1.21%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined 0.74% and 0.89% respectively. Treasury yields pushed higher, with the 2-year yield rising to 4.082% and the benchmark 10-year climbing to 4.495%.

💵The US dollar strengthened 0.31% to finish at 99.53.

��️Oil prices extended their recent rally as traders continued to price in the prospect of a prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

🪙Gold fell 1.18% as the stronger US dollar weighed on demand for the precious metal.

In a notable political development, the US government voted against a formal declaration of war, adding further uncertainty to the geopolitical outlook.

Today's key events:
🔹 Switzerland CPI Data
🔹 ECB President Christine Lagarde Speaks
🔹 BOE Governor Andrew Bailey Speaks
🔹 US Weekly Unemployment Claims

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Last print: +115K jobs — beat expectations and sparked big moves across Gold and USD pairs 📈

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Daily Market Wrap 03/06/2026
US equity markets finished modestly higher overnight, extending their run of record highs as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and assess the latest economic data. Sentiment remained cautiously constructive, supported by stronger-than-expected labour market figures, although traders were reluctant to take aggressive positions while geopolitical uncertainty persists.

Bond markets delivered a mixed performance, while currency markets traded within relatively narrow ranges as participants awaited fresh developments from the Gulf region. Investors continue to balance the potential economic implications of any escalation against the prospect of easing tensions, leaving many major asset classes in consolidation mode.

Oil prices moved higher once again as traders remained focused on the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Gold experienced another choppy session, reflecting the ongoing tug-of-war between safe-haven demand and broader risk appetite.

Looking ahead, geopolitical headlines are likely to remain the primary driver of sentiment. Today's calendar also has the potential to generate volatility, with Australian GDP due during the Asian session before attention shifts to US ADP employment and ISM Services PMI later tonight. Remarks from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda may also attract attention.

Today's key events:
🔹 Australia GDP 
🔹 Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Speaks 
🔹 US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change 
🔹 US ISM Services PMI

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💵US equity markets pushed to fresh record highs overnight, although gains were relatively modest as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East. Sentiment was supported by reports that Hezbollah has agreed to a US ceasefire proposal — a move that could potentially pave the way for an extension of the current US-Iran ceasefire arrangement. President Trump also shared a possible timeframe for a broader Iran nuclear deal.

🛢️Oil prices surged on the session, with Brent crude rising 4.66% and WTI gaining 5.85%, as traders remained focused on the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury yields and the dollar both moved higher as traders stayed cautious on the broader geopolitical outlook.

🪙Gold fell 1.48% as the stronger dollar weighed on the precious metal.
Attention today remains firmly on geopolitical developments, though traders will also be watching Eurozone Flash CPI and US JOLTS Job Openings for further clues on the global growth and interest rate outlook.

Today's key events:
🔹 Eurozone Flash CPI
🔹 US JOLTS Job Openings

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Daily Market Wrap | June 1, 2026
Markets have started the week in a much more cautious mood despite US equities closing at record highs on Friday. Mixed signals from both the US and Iran over the weekend, combined with further strikes in the Gulf, have hit sentiment.

Oil prices have pushed higher on the news, while the dollar has gained some ground on the majors as haven flows increase. Stocks and other risk assets are starting to feel a bit of pressure.

For now the moves are relatively restrained — but if we see a lack of progress on the proposed peace deal or an escalation in military activity, expect these moves to pick up pace in the coming sessions.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 29, 2026

📊 US equity markets pushed higher overnight with technology stocks leading gains after headlines crossed that the US and Iran had agreed to extend the current ceasefire arrangement. The improvement in sentiment supported broader risk appetite, with all major indices finishing higher on the session.

🛢️ Oil markets were volatile throughout the day as traders continued to react to developments in the Middle East.

🪙 Gold recovered strongly after falling sharply earlier in the session, rising +0.86% to $4,495.30, largely tracking the weaker US dollar.

💵 The US dollar and Treasury yields both moved lower after US Core PCE inflation data came in slightly softer than market expectations, reducing near-term pressure on the Federal Reserve to maintain its restrictive policy stance.

Attention now turns to another potentially volatile session ahead, with markets continuing to closely monitor Middle East developments as President Trump is yet to formally agree to a new ceasefire. Inflation data from both Japan and Germany is also due during the day.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 28, 2026

President Trump warned overnight that he remains dissatisfied with the progress of negotiations with Iran, tempering some of the recent optimism that a peace agreement may be close. Despite fresh missile strikes in the Gulf, oil prices fell sharply — Brent dropping -4.60% to $95.00 and WTI falling -4.65% to $89.52 — as markets continued to price in the possibility of a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US stocks managed to edge higher, with the Dow Jones leading the gains and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at fresh record highs. Gold also declined -1.13% to $4,454.95, breaking through key technical support levels as the stronger dollar weighed on the precious metal.

Attention now turns to today's US Core PCE inflation release — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge — alongside preliminary GDP and weekly unemployment claims data. A stronger-than-expected print would likely reinforce expectations that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 27, 2026

US equity markets resumed trading on a strong footing overnight, led once again by the technology sector as investors balanced ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against improving risk sentiment. Despite fresh US strikes against Iran occurring alongside continued peace negotiations, markets appeared increasingly comfortable with the view that the conflict may remain contained for now.

The US dollar strengthened against the majors, while Treasury markets adopted a more optimistic interpretation of developments in the Gulf, sending yields sharply lower across the curve. Oil prices reversed earlier losses to finish higher, with Brent rising +3.51% to $99.51 amid ongoing supply concerns. Gold weakened on the back of the stronger dollar, falling -1.37% to $4,507.88.

Attention now turns to Australian CPI data and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision during the Asian session today.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 26, 2026

Global markets began the week with a firmer tone overnight despite several major financial centres remaining closed for extended holidays, as investors responded positively to growing optimism surrounding Middle East peace negotiations. Iranian officials were reportedly in Qatar for talks, with markets increasingly hopeful that progress toward a deal is being made — although officials from both Washington and Tehran continue to acknowledge that several key issues remain unresolved.

Oil markets saw the sharpest reaction to the shifting geopolitical backdrop, with Brent crude falling -7.15% to $96.14 and WTI dropping -6.30% to $90.30, after reports suggested the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 30 days of any formal agreement being signed. US officials also confirmed they had carried out "self-defence" strikes in Iran during the session, adding to the volatility.

Gold prices rose +1.35% to $4,570.51, continuing to track US dollar dynamics rather than traditional safe-haven demand, as the dollar eased on reduced geopolitical risk premium.

US equity markets were closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Attention now turns to a much busier session ahead as global markets return to full participation, with US Consumer Confidence data the main item on today's macroeconomic calendar.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 25, 2026

US equity markets closed higher again on Friday, with investors continuing to position for the possibility of easing tensions in the Middle East. Optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement remained the key driver for risk appetite, although Trump's comments over the weekend painted a mixed picture — shifting from suggesting a deal was "imminent" to later indicating there was "no rush" to finalise an agreement.

Wall Street extended gains into the close, led by another solid performance from the Dow Jones, which hit fresh record levels during the session. Treasury markets were mixed, while the US dollar continued to edge higher against the major currencies. Oil prices pushed back toward recent ranges — Brent +0.94% to $103.54, WTI +0.26% to $96.60 — while Gold lost ground on the stronger dollar, falling -0.74% to $4,509.41.

Attention now turns to an extremely thin trading session today, with bank holidays across Europe and the United States set to significantly reduce liquidity. Any fresh geopolitical headlines could trigger exaggerated price action.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 22, 2026

US equity markets finished modestly higher in choppy trade as investors continued to weigh developments surrounding a potential Middle East peace agreement, with divisions between the two sides still evident. Geopolitical headlines remained the dominant driver of sentiment, while Treasury yields were mixed and the US dollar edged slightly higher.

Oil drifted lower — Brent -0.16% to $104.96, WTI -1.94% to $96.35 — as Gulf uncertainty persisted. Gold finished little changed at $4,543.12 (-0.03%) as traders stayed cautious ahead of the weekend.

Geopolitics will remain front and centre into the final sessions of the week, with UK and Canadian data also in focus today.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 21, 2026

Global equity markets rallied strongly overnight after President Trump indicated that negotiations between the US and Iran were in their "final stages", boosting optimism that tensions in the Middle East may continue to ease and raising hopes of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. All three major US indices finished firmly higher, while US Treasury yields retreated from recent highs and the US dollar weakened against the major currencies.

The sharp pullback in geopolitical risk weighed heavily on oil prices, with Brent falling -5.32% to $105.33 and WTI dropping -5.05% to $98.92. Gold moved higher, gaining +1.37% to $4,544.19, largely tracking the weaker US dollar.

Attention now turns to Flash PMI data due across Europe, the UK and the US, while traders will also be watching Australian employment figures during the Asian session.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 20, 2026

US equities extended their decline overnight as persistent inflation concerns continued to pressure global bond markets, with all three major indices finishing lower. Rising Treasury yields — with the 30-year hitting its highest level since 2007 above 5.15% — weighed on sentiment and supported the US dollar as investors repositioned around a "higher for longer" outlook.

Oil markets were volatile amid ongoing Gulf geopolitical uncertainty. Brent fell -1.04% to $110.94 and WTI edged lower -0.36% to $104.00. Gold retreated sharply -1.84% to $4,482.61 as the stronger dollar and rising yields reduced safe-haven demand.

FOMC Meeting Minutes are due tonight, with UK inflation data also in focus during the European session.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 19, 2026

US equity markets finished mixed overnight after President Trump indicated he would delay a planned strike on Iran to allow further negotiations to continue, helping ease immediate geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones managed to close modestly higher, while weakness in technology stocks weighed on both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq into the close.

US Treasury yields edged slightly lower across the curve, although both the 2-year and 10-year yields remain near recent highs as markets continue to assess the inflationary implications of elevated energy prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The US dollar also softened against the majors after recent strong gains.

Oil prices were volatile throughout the session, initially pushing to fresh monthly highs before paring gains later in the day. Brent crude finished little changed at $109.19 (-0.05%), while WTI managed another strong gain, closing at $107.51 (+1.75%). Gold prices also moved higher, rising +0.58% to $4,566.60, as traders continued to favour safe-haven assets amid the uncertain geopolitical backdrop.

Market focus will remain firmly on developments out of the Middle East in the coming sessions, although attention will also shift toward key inflation and labour market data releases out of the UK and Canada later today.

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Daily Market Wrap | May 18, 2026

📊 Equities — It was a sea of red across global equity markets into Friday's close as investors reacted to mounting inflation concerns and another sharp move higher in global bond yields. All three major US indices finished heavily lower, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2%, the Dow shedding 1.1%, and the Nasdaq sinking 1.5% from its record high. Rising Treasury yields once again pressured risk sentiment, with the benchmark US 10-year yield closing comfortably above 4.5% — reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to remain restrictive for longer.

🛢️ Oil — Prices rallied strongly as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East continued to fade. Brent Crude surged +3.35% to $109.26 and WTI gained +4.20% to $105.42.

��� Gold came under heavy pressure, breaking through recent support levels as higher yields and a stronger US dollar weighed on the precious metal. Gold fell -2.40% to $4,540.08.

💵 FX & Bonds — The US dollar strengthened broadly against the majors, with USD/JPY continuing to climb despite lingering intervention concerns from Japanese authorities. The 30-year Treasury yield pushed toward 5.15%, its highest weekly close since 2007.

Asian equities are expected to open under pressure today following Friday's sharp selloff on Wall Street. It's a relatively quiet start to the week on the economic calendar, leaving markets likely to remain headline-driven.

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