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S&P 500 Futures Dip as US-Iran Truce Hopes Fade
S&P 500 futures edged down 0.1% amid dimming US-Iran truce prospects and elevated oil prices, with Asian markets closed.
Pfizer Earnings in Focus as Markets Eye Oil, Yen Moves
Pfizer reports earnings amid geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility, and yen intervention risks. Key takeaways inside.
69% of Polymarket Users Lost Money Since 2022, Study Finds
A study by French and Canadian researchers reveals that 69% of Polymarket accounts lost money since 2022, raising concerns about prediction market risks.
Nikkei 225 Underweight: Strategist Warns After Strong Rally
Indosuez Wealth Management turns underweight on Nikkei 225, citing recent strong run. Key takeaways for investors.
Kospi Hits Record High on Wall Street Rally, Oil Slump
South Korea's Kospi soared to a new record, tracking Wall Street gains and benefiting from falling oil prices amid easing Mideast tensions.
European Markets Fall on Middle East, Trade Tensions
European stocks declined Monday as Middle East tensions and transatlantic trade worries weighed on investor sentiment.
FTSE 100 Closed for UK Bank Holiday
The FTSE 100 was closed on May 4, 2026, due to a UK public holiday, while European markets traded mixed amid geopolitical tensions.
Nokia Surges 7.4% on Inseego Deal; European Markets Mixed
Nokia shares jump 7.4% after Inseego agrees to acquire its fixed wireless access business, pushing gains over 100% YTD. European markets mixed amid geopolitical tensions.
Kospi Hits Fresh Record High Amid Asian Rally
Kospi notched a fresh record high as most Asian indexes traded higher on Monday, driven by positive sentiment.
Chainlink's Variable Monthly Dividend Hits 11.5% Annualized
Chainlink's variable monthly dividend reaches 11.5% annualized, with K33 Research highlighting structural risks tied to market sentiment.
AUD/USD Dips as Yen Steadies Amid Holiday Lull
The Australian dollar fell 0.4% to $0.7174 on Monday, with British markets closed for a holiday and yen intervention fears lingering.
Silver Plunges 3.5% on Rate Hike Fears
Silver fell 3.5% as uncertainty over rate hikes and inflation jitters weighed on precious metals. Analysts warn of further downside.
Gold's Contradictory Story: Safe Haven Status Under Scrutiny
Gold's role as a traditional safe haven faces scrutiny amid contradictory market signals and shifting investor sentiment in today's volatile landscape.
Brent Crude Plunges 14% to $94 as Oil Premium Deflates
Brent Crude oil prices corrected sharply by nearly 14% to $94 per barrel in a single session, marking the week's most significant market movement as the oil premium deflates.
US-Iran Ceasefire Squeezes War Premium, Reopens Strait of Hormuz
A US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a violent market squeeze on war premiums built since late February, impacting global trade and energy flows.
VIX Sees Relief Amid Fed Rate Path Constraints Through 2026
The VIX shows signs of relief as the Federal Reserve's interest rate path remains constrained into late 2026, with market volatility easing despite ongoing economic uncertainties.
Nasdaq vs. Bitcoin: Tech Stocks Remain Key Risk-On Allocation
Analysis shows Nasdaq's NDX/BTC ratio at 0.338, highlighting tech stocks as a competing risk-on asset against cryptocurrencies in current markets.
Schwab Opens Bitcoin Waitlist Amid Rising Bearish Sentiment
Charles Schwab launches crypto trading waitlist as Bitcoin social sentiment hits 5-week bearish high, signaling mixed market outlook.
Nasdaq Files SEC Proposal for Tokenized Equity Trading
Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to allow tokenized shares to trade alongside traditional equities on its platform, marking a significant step toward digital asset integration.
Petrodollar System's Enduring Impact on Global Oil Markets
Analysis of how the petrodollar framework continues to shape international oil trade and dollar demand decades after its establishment.