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Index Products1 min read
Nasdaq 100 Slides Into Correction as Iran War Fans Inflation Fears and AI Doubts Pile Pressure on a Bull Run
Donald Trump’s Iran conflict drove oil above $110, fueling inflation fears, and pressuring the Nasdaq 100 futures into correction.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
First G10 Hike Is In: Iran War Pushes RBA Into Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, AUD/USD Subdued Ahead of Fed
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a narrowly split 25-bps hike to 4.10%, signaling a renewed tightening bias as persistent inflation and war-driven energy shocks complicate the policy outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 17, 2026, 7:49 AM ET
Growth1 min read
Japan Economy Is Growing Stronger Than Expected: What Yen Traders Should Watch as Analysts Predict a June Rate Hike
Japanese Q4 GDP was revised sharply higher, pushing yen futures higher from support as Bank of Japan hike bets build.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 10, 2026, 8:52 AM ET
Commodities1 min read
Crude Futures Rally Unabated after Record Weekly Gain, Dragging US Stock Index Futures Lower
Middle East conflict drives oil above $100 for first time since 2022, intensifying concerns over inflation and growth.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 9, 2026, 7:58 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
US Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March, Buoying Market — Yet Persistent Inflation May Keep Fed in a Bind
U.S. producer inflation rose less than expected in March despite higher energy prices, while markets rallied; however, persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions keep uncertainty over future Federal Reserve policy decisions elevated.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Industrial/Base Metals1 min read
China’s Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Oil Surge Looms, Setting Stage for Fresh Volatility in Commodity Futures
Metals outlook strengthens as producer prices firm up but yuan futures weaken amid uncertainty over China’s rate trajectory.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 9, 2026, 10:04 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
UK Inflation Ticks Up in December As Core Stalls, Pound Slips Slightly
U.K. inflation edged higher in December, driven by tobacco and transport prices, while core inflation stayed flat, complicating the Bank of England’s outlook as the pound weakened slightly.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 21, 2026, 6:31 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Iran War Brings a Tough Choice for Tech Sector: Choose AI or Everything Else as Helium Shortage Chokes Memory Chip Production
Iran war disrupts Qatar helium supply, threatening semiconductor production and worsening memory shortages as AI demand competes with consumer electronics manufacturing.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 12, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
Forex1 min read
Iran War Dents German Business Sentiment Yet Euro Futures Stay Bid
German business sentiment fell as firms cited war-driven oil shocks, delaying recovery but the euro stayed resilient.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 25, 2026, 8:43 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
US Consumer Prices Stayed Benign in February — Why the Fed Still Won’t Cut Rates Next Week
February CPI met expectations and hit a five-year core low, but energy shocks and policy distortions may keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 11, 2026, 10:20 AM ET
Energy1 min read
US-Iran Escalation Disrupts Hormuz Flows, Forcing Aggressive LNG Risk Repricing Across Europe and Asia
Middle East tensions disrupt LNG flows, sending global gas benchmarks soaring while U.S. prices lag amid domestic oversupply.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 3, 2026, 1:24 PM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Eurozone Faces Growth Scare? Iran War Dents Private Sector Activity, Investor Sentiment Drops to 1-Year Low
Weak PMI and sentiment data signal slowing eurozone growth, driven by softer services activity, declining business confidence, rising cost pressures, amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 8:22 AM ET