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Index Products1 min read
Wall Street's Relief Rally at Risk: Stock Futures Slip as Iran Ceasefire Blame Game Escalates
Fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, stalled Hormuz oil flows, and upcoming economic data could weigh on markets, pulling the S&P 500 futures lower after a strong rally driven by initial geopolitical optimism.
By Shanthi Rexaline6 days ago
Energy1 min read
EIA Sees Brent Crude Peaking at $115 in Q2, Warns Risk Premium Will Keep Prices Elevated
Geopolitical disruptions have tightened global energy markets, pushing prices higher in the near term, with normalization expected only if supply flows recover.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 2:21 PM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Service Sector Slows on Iran War Concerns, But Remains in Expansion, Keeping Rate Cut Hopes Barely Alive
U.S. services PMI weakened in March as Iran war disruptions lifted costs and hurt employment, while markets rallied on softer data amid hopes the Fed may take a dovish stance.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 6, 2026, 11:09 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
Jobless Claims Surprise to the Downside, but Layoffs Rise as AI Reshapes Workforce
The labor market shows resilience with jobless claims falling to 202,000, though March layoffs rose 25% to 60,620, driven by AI-related cuts in tech, transportation, and healthcare sectors.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 2, 2026, 9:55 AM ET
Agricultural Commodities1 min read
USDA: Wheat Acreage Projected at Record Low in 2026; Corn Plantings Also to Decline
Corn and wheat acreage is projected to decline in 2026 while soybean and cotton plantings increase, as U.S. grain stockpiles as of early March rise year over year despite concerns over tighter future supply.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 31, 2026, 2:25 PM ET
Energy1 min read
Brent Crude Futures Eye Record Monthly Gain as Fresh Gulf Strikes Lift Prices Despite Trump’s Iran Exit Rumors
Escalating strikes across Iran, Israel aGulf states are sustaining oil’s risk premium and driving volatility across global energy markets.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 31, 2026, 9:11 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Crude Futures' 60% March Rally Gains Steam as Houthi Escalation Opens a Third Front in Iran War, Worsening Supply Shock
Crude remains poised for a record monthly surge as Houthi missile attacks open a new Red Sea front, intensifying Iran war risks and disrupting key shipping routes.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 30, 2026, 12:04 AM ET
Energy1 min read
Oil Crunch May Not Subside Even if US and Allies Plan to Release Massive Emergency Reserve Go Through, Say Analysts
Crude oil rebounded above $87 as supply disruption fears tied to the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed efforts by global policymakers to calm markets.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 11, 2026, 8:16 AM ET
Fiscal policy1 min read
China Sets Slowest Growth Goal Since 1991, Adding a Macro Headwind for Global Futures Traders
China’s slower growth target and restrained policy goals signal a cautious economic outlook, keeping global futures traders alert to shifting demand trends.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 5, 2026, 6:31 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Eurozone Services PMI Edges Higher, but Growth Remains Fragile; Buy Euro FX Futures Cautiously with Tight Stops
Eurozone PMI signaled modest expansion in February, with services momentum improving but overall growth still below long-run average.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 4, 2026, 7:53 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Euro FX Futures at Inflection Point as German Data Signals Upswing — Watch This Key Make-or-Break Level
Germany’s business sentiment hit six-month high, signaling cyclical upswing, though tariffs, stronger euro and weather pose risks.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 23, 2026, 7:23 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Goldilocks Data Keeps Rate-Cut Bets Alive; Sell DXY Rallies, Buy Treasury Dips as 2026 Easing Looms?
Traders factored in a higher-for-longer” interest rate environment even as a trio of economic data relayed a mixed message.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 19, 2026, 11:28 AM ET