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Energy1 min read
Futures Signal Positive Open, Oil Holds Above $100 Despite Pullback, Dollar Mixed Ahead of US Open
Traders digest Iran-driven energy stress, a record-setting April for stocks and a flood of Tuesday earnings led by AMD.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 5, 2026, 7:08 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
RBA Delivers Third Straight Hike of the Year as Iran War Stokes Inflation
Australia's central bank hiked its benchmark rate for a third straight month, bringing rates to near levels seen before the two cuts announced last year as Middle East conflict-driven energy prices pushed inflation to a three-year high.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 5, 2026, 12:40 AM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Lower as Oil Resumes Rally Despite ‘Project Freedom;’ Dollar Firms Up, Gold slips below $4,600
Traders weigh fresh Strait of Hormuz developments and US-Iran diplomatic signals ahead of the New York open.
By MarketFramework StaffMay 4, 2026, 7:33 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Manufacturing's Hollow Expansion: Orders and Output Rise but Stockpiling Anxiety, Not Genuine Demand, Drive the Numbers
Manufacturing expanded in April, but surveys revealed softer employment, weaker exports, and rising prices, suggesting activity remains resilient while inflation pressures and supply-chain concerns continue to build.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Forex1 min read
Yen Logs Its Best Day Since 2022 on Intervention Speculation — What History Says Comes Next
Japan appears increasingly willing to defend the yen against excessive weakness, but lasting currency gains typically require support from narrower rate differentials, Fed easing, or coordinated global action.
By Shanthi RexalineMay 1, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Growth1 min read
US Q1 GDP Growth Reaccelerates, Jobless Claims Hit Multi-Decade Low But Iran War Keeps Prices Hot
The U.S. economy is grinding along at a healthy pace, with growth reaccelerating after fourth quarter’s slowdown and inflation rising, although in line with expectations.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 30, 2026, 9:47 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
ECB, BoE Hold Rates Steady as G7 Central Banks Unite in Caution Despite Looming Inflation Risk
The central bank clarified that “the implications of the war for medium-term inflation and economic activity will depend on the intensity and duration of the energy price shock and the scale of its indirect and second-round effects.”
By Shanthi RexalineApr 30, 2026, 8:25 AM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Higher as Big Tech Beats, Oil Retreats from 4-Year Highs; ECB, Q1 GDP and Apple on Deck
Alphabet, and Amazon shares rally following first-quarter earnings, thanks to the ongoing AI momentum, although Meta's capex shock tempered the mood, and crude oil pulled back from a four-year high.
By MarketFramework StaffApr 30, 2026, 7:30 AM ET
Growth1 min read
ECB on the Spot as Euro Area Stumbles; Weak Growth, Rising Inflation Stir Stagflation Threat
Euro area GDP grew just 0.1% in Q1, while April inflation jumped to 3%, driven by soaring energy prices as the U.S.-Iran war triggers a supply shock.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 30, 2026, 6:41 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Fed Holds Rates in Split Vote, Signals Easing Bias Amid Middle East Energy Risks Ahead of Powell’s Final Press Conference
The Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% for a third straight meeting, flagging Middle East-driven inflation risks, as Powell prepares for his likely final press conference before his May 15 exit.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 29, 2026, 2:16 PM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
UPDATE: Bank of Canada Holds Rates for Fourth Straight Meeting, Flags Middle East Conflict and US Trade Policy as Key Risks
Bank of Canada kept rates unchanged as war-driven energy inflation accelerated, mirroring global policy caution and intensifying focus on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 29, 2026, 9:49 AM ET
Growth1 min read
Durable Goods, Housing Starts Defy Expectations in March, But Trade Deficit Widens as Fed Weighs Rate Path
Strong computer and electronics orders helped boost durable goods orders in March, helping to snap a three-month declining streak.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 29, 2026, 8:57 AM ET