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Gold surged past $4,350 on news of an Iran peace deal, triggering a major short squeeze. Whether this rally holds or retraces depends entirely on Wednesday's critical FOMC decision.
Jobless claims remain low while GDP growth accelerates, signaling labor market resilience, economic momentum, making a case for pausing rate cuts.
Stronger-than-expected manufacturing data shifts focus to higher yields and a firmer dollar, pressuring rate-sensitive and commodity futures.
The private service-providing sector added 113,000 jobs, thanks to robust gains in healthcare and social assistance (+53,900), transportation and warehousing (+30,300) and retail trade (+21,800).
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slip 0.4% after record closes; Brent holds above $100 as US-Iran talks stall and gold steadies near $4,717.
NVIDIA earnings and NDX short position create high-stakes volatility: will the market see a short-squeeze?
Rising bond yields, a stronger dollar, and falling equity futures signal mounting market stress as entrenched inflation forces a rethink of Fed policy — with rate hikes back on the table.
Traders are awaiting the April FOMC minutes for insight into whether persistent inflation and geopolitical risks have pushed Fed officials closer toward reconsidering rate hikes.
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.
Don't expect oil prices to crash post-US-Iran deal. A global inventory crisis and supply shocks mean a new, higher price floor may now be in place for crude.
The Gold/Silver Ratio (55:1 to 60:1) signals Silver may outperform Gold. A sixth consecutive year of supply deficits adds to bullish appeal.
Regional stocks rise modestly as easing inflation data and currency moves support gains, though oil shocks and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh.