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Yen returns to the spotlight as the U.S. backs Japan's intervention

The Japanese yen is back at the centre of the global currency market after Japan and the United States carried out their first coordinated intervention since 2011. The move represents more than a one-day attempt to stabilize the exchange rate. It signals that Washington is becoming increasingly concerned that the yen's prolonged weakness is creating risks that extend beyond Japan's borders.

Nasdaq edges lower amid ambiguous Fed remarks and geopolitical tensions

Nasdaq futures fell 2.08% due to Middle East escalation, rising oil prices, and a hawkish hold by the Federal Reserve. Despite a long-term uptrend, short-term momentum signals an ongoing market correction.

Is capital rotating within US equities? Dow Jones nears record high

Capital is potentially rotating away from technology shares toward defensive equities as mounting concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure weigh heavily on the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, robust corporate earnings from blue-chip components, including The Coca-Cola Company and The Boeing Company, have propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average toward record highs.

Gold caught between fed uncertainty and easing oil prices

Gold has struggled to establish a clear direction as investors reassess the outlook for U.S. monetary policy. While geopolitical tensions initially fueled demand for safe-haven assets, easing energy prices and softer inflation have reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will need to respond with another interest rate hike

Brent falls sharply as prospects for US–Iran conflict resolution improve

Brent crude fell 11.27% to $85.87 per barrel as potential US–Iran ceasefire talks improved diplomatic sentiment across global energy markets.

FTSE 100 advances on strong UK retail sales data

The FTSE 100 rose 0.91% to close at 10,736 following a significant 4.2% year-on-year surge in UK retail sales. Easing inflationary pressures alongside resilient consumer demand continue to underpin market expansion, with underlying technical indicators maintaining a robust long-term bullish posture.

Fed and BoJ policy paths keep pressure on the USD/JPY

The Japanese yen has struggled to build sustained momentum this year, even as investors increasingly expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again before the end of 2026. The main reason lies outside Japan. If US interest rates remain well above those in Japan, the dollar continues to offer a more attractive return, encouraging investors to favour the dollar over the yen.

S&P 500 under pressure amid trade, geopolitical and AI investment concerns

The S&P 500 faces downward pressure driven by incoming US tariffs, escalating Middle East conflicts driving oil prices higher, and tech earnings disappointments surrounding AI spending, despite maintaining long-term technical strength.

FTSE 100 rises amid easing inflationary pressures in the UK

The UK FTSE 100 index rose 1.24% to 10,716 points as headline inflation eased to 2.6%. Expectations of controlled interest rates, coupled with a resilient labour market, continue to support long-term bullish momentum for the benchmark index.

GBP/USD retreats amid rising Fed tightening expectations and stable UK jobs data

The GBP/USD pair dropped to $1.3370 as hawkish Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations outweighed strong UK employment data.