Markets wrapped the day, juggling easing inflation, central bank politics, and rising geopolitical risk. A cooler US CPI print revived expectations for earlier Fed rate cuts, while an unusual alliance of global policymakers and Wall Street leaders rallied behind Chair Jerome Powell amid signs of political pressure. Meanwhile, oil surged as Washington hardened its posture
More than 20 investors and the climate activist shareholder group Follow This have jointly filed resolutions with BP and Shell. The resolutions call for the oil and gas giants to disclose their strategies for generating value should global demand for their core products decline, the group announced on Wednesday. The strategic shift in focus by
US equity markets stumbled midday for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, with major indices retreating from their recent record highs as investors grappled with disappointing corporate earnings guidance. Moreover, escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran and an unexpected delay in the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s tariffs also weighed on the sentiment. The S&P 500
Global markets were steadier on Thursday after a volatile prior session, with investors digesting easing geopolitical tensions, shifting equity leadership in the United States, and a series of policy and regulatory developments spanning currencies, crypto, and technology. Commodity prices pulled back from recent highs, while Asian equities were mixed. Meanwhile, Washington signaled further uncertainty regarding
The West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices slipped back below the $60 per barrel level as geopolitical tensions eased. Both oil benchmarks, WTI and Brent, fell more than 4% at one point during Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced that the killings of demonstrators during protests in Iran were ending. This alleviated concerns over
Most commodities were in the red on Thursday as the market took a breather from ongoing rallies in precious metals and oil. Gold prices fell after weaker economic data from the US strengthened the dollar, making the precious metal more expensive for overseas buyers. Silver prices also declined more than 1%, but stayed above the
HYPE crypto price has pulled back in the past few months, moving from a record high of $60 in September to the current $25.8, a 56% retreat. Hyperliquid’s token has also formed numerous risky patterns, pointing to more downside in the near term. HYPE crypto price technicals points to more downside The daily timeframe chart
Netflix is preparing to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 20, with investors focused on whether the streaming giant can sustain revenue growth as US subscriber momentum cools and strategic ambitions expand. Analysts broadly expect a modest improvement in earnings and revenue, underpinned by continued international subscriber growth,
This week in LATAM crypto, three stories are taking the spotlight: El Salvador is expanding its Bitcoin Zones to spur innovation and economic growth. On the other hand, MEXC claims record expansion and community participation across Latin America, and a high-profile Polymarket bet on Nicolás Maduro’s departure raises concerns about insider information. These developments highlight
Oil prices face mounting fundamental pressure as potential shifts in global oversupply dynamics emerge, driven by China’s decelerating stockpiling, which is tied to the rise of electric vehicles curbing oil demand. However, short-term supply risks are expected to provide a counteracting risk premium. Analysts with ING Group believe that even as tensions in Iran and