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Global stocks rally as Fed sticks to cautious script

Global equity markets remain buoyant heading into the weekend, with Wall Street and Asia pushing toward record highs. Despite the looming tariff deadline and cautious Fed rhetoric, investors are betting on a soft inflation print and a dovish policy pivot by fall.

Oil steadies after ceasefire-driven selloff

Markets seem to be trusting the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and the dollar is back to testing its lows.

Oil plunges as ceasefire eases geopolitical risk

Oil extended its steep losses while the US dollar weakened as markets embraced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel and looked ahead to Powell's testimony and key trade talks.

Risk radar on, but no panic in markets yet

The US dollar extended gains while gold struggled to rally despite heightened geopolitical risks after US airstrikes in Iran, with Fed caution and policy expectations keeping markets grounded.

Global markets tense as Trump weighs Iran action

Markets remain on edge as Donald Trump considers military action against Iran, global trade diplomacy stalls, and mixed economic signals from the UK, Japan, and China challenge central banks’ next moves.

Fed holds rates but warns of tariff-driven inflation risks

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting but cautioned that rising tariffs may soon push inflation higher, complicating the outlook for rate cuts in 2025.

US Fed meeting: Rate cuts unlikely

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week, but all eyes are on its updated forecasts and dot plot as geopolitical risks and soft inflation data cloud the outlook.

Yen steadies as BoJ maintains policy

The yen regained ground after the Bank of Japan reaffirmed its cautious stance, while G7 trade diplomacy produced mixed outcomes and geopolitical risks kept investors on alert.

Oil gains falter despite rising Middle East tensions

Crude oil opened the week higher after a fresh Iranian gas facility strike, but gains quickly faded as markets balanced geopolitical fears with global growth concerns.

Gold and oil lead in crisis

A sharp escalation in Middle East tensions following Israel's airstrikes on Iran rattled global markets, sending equities lower while oil and traditional safe-haven assets surged.