Risk assets regain ground as Trump weighs in on AI, energy
Risk assets improved as Trump tweeted on AI, Russia-Ukraine, and Iran, lifting stocks and other risky trades.
Risk assets improved as Trump tweeted on AI, Russia-Ukraine, and Iran, lifting stocks and other risky trades.
Oil prices retreat after reports that Washington is pursuing a step-by-step pact with Iran, while Trump comments add to bearish sentiment.
Trump says the Iran conflict will end soon, but oil prices remain high. WTI crude is up $2.76 at $102.75.
Shipping ETFs like BWET have soared since the US-Iran war began, with only about four such funds in the US, though a peace deal would likely hurt them.
Trump announces that Ukraine and Russia have both agreed to avoid attacking each other's energy targets, causing oil prices to drop.
Crude oil bullish as technicals and fundamentals align; price nears $105 after drone attack on Saudi pipeline.
Attacks damaged the Saudi east-west pipeline, expected to take 3-5 weeks to repair, tightening oil markets and pushing WTI to $104.95.
Silver holds above $63 support despite a hawkish Fed outlook and surging oil, with the FOMC decision and Middle East tensions as key risks.
European markets fell as oil surged and Fed rate hike bets topped 90%, with AI concerns also weighing on stocks.
Rate hike expectations rose across major central banks last week after oil surged past $100, stoking inflation fears.
Oil rises as Saudi pipeline closure and postponed Hormuz talks worsen supply fears, with technical levels and catalysts ahead.
Gold rallied on Friday despite higher inflation, testing $4,300 support. Rate hike bets and oil prices remain key; FOMC decision ahead.
European stocks opened lower on Monday as rising oil prices and expectations of a Fed rate hike dampened risk appetite.
Oil prices climbed after Saudi pipeline attacks and a drop in Hormuz traffic, keeping inflation worries in focus before the Fed decision.
Oil opened with a gap higher and held, as Saudi pipeline damage threatens exports. Goldman Sachs now expects a Fed rate hike.