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Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Spot gold jumped 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce by 1141 GMT after oil prices fell over 5% on ceasefire hopes linked to a reported U.S. proposal to Iran. Tehran denied talks, but traders cut the odds of a Fed rate hike. Gold remains nearly 20% below its January record. Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan project year-end 2026 gold prices between $5,400 and $6,300 an ounce.
25 March 2026
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UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS said commodity trading advisers have cut 75% of global equity exposure since the Middle East conflict began, leaving them nearly neutral on stocks. The bank reiterated a “buy” rating on Sage, citing AI-driven pricing power, and set a 1,025 pence target. Sage shares traded at 842.4 pence Tuesday. UBS is also restructuring its European high-yield trading desk, according to a separate report.
17 March 2026
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Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Spot gold dropped 1.2% to $5,109.39/oz by 10:12 GMT Monday as a stronger dollar and surging oil prices pressured markets amid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Brent oil briefly hit $119.50 a barrel, reviving inflation fears and reducing bets on near-term U.S. rate cuts. Silver eased to $84.07/oz, while platinum and palladium also fell. U.S. stock futures and sterling declined as investors sought safety in the dollar.
9 March 2026
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Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Oil prices eased after earlier gains, with Brent at $81.13 and U.S. crude at $74.30 by late morning Wednesday. The market reacted to possible U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, while Russia prepared to boost crude shipments to India. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels last week.
4 March 2026
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Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent crude rose 0.4% to $81.69 a barrel in London after sharp swings, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily disrupted for a fifth day. Tanker traffic through the strait dropped to four vessels on March 1, down from an average of 24. U.S. crude stocks climbed by 3.5 million barrels last week. Banks raised oil price forecasts, with UBS warning Brent could top $90 if disruptions persist.
4 March 2026
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Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Brent crude slipped 24 cents to $81.13 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after reports of possible Iran–U.S. intelligence contacts. The Strait of Hormuz remained blocked for a fifth day after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship, forcing Iraq to cut output by 1.5 million bpd. Saudi Aramco diverted some crude loadings to Yanbu as tanker rates surged. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, citing risks from prolonged Hormuz disruptions.
4 March 2026
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Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Brent crude futures jumped 5.5% to $76.91 a barrel Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory shutdowns in the Gulf disrupted shipping, with Brent earlier hitting $82.37. JPMorgan estimated Strait of Hormuz exports fell to 4 million barrels per day from 16 million. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output hike, but traders said prices hinge on Gulf shipping flows. Asia’s jet fuel and diesel premiums also surged.
2 March 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Want to invest in China stocks in 2026? A beginner’s guide to A-shares, Hong Kong shares and ETFs

Want to invest in China stocks in 2026? A beginner’s guide to A-shares, Hong Kong shares and ETFs

China’s CSI300 and Shanghai Composite indexes each fell about 1.3% on Feb. 13, the last session before the Lunar New Year break, as traders cut risk. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 0.5% in a shortened session. Investors are watching if Beijing maintains tight controls and whether the AI-led rally persists when markets reopen. Liquidity remains thin due to holiday closures across Asia.
17 February 2026
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Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Spot silver jumped 6.3% to $75.70 an ounce Friday after falling below $65, but remains set for a weekly loss of over 10%. CME Group will raise margins on COMEX 5,000-ounce silver futures from 15% to 18% after Friday’s close. China’s only exchange-listed pure-silver fund hit its limit-down for a fifth straight session, still trading nearly 29% above its net asset value.
6 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price rises as Jefferies lifts target ahead of Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola stock price rises as Jefferies lifts target ahead of Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.7% to $78.65 Thursday, bucking a weaker U.S. market after Jefferies raised its price target to $88 ahead of next week’s earnings. CEO-elect Henrique Braun will take over March 31 as James Quincey becomes executive chairman. Quincey sold 337,824 shares for about $26 million on Feb. 3 under a prearranged plan. Coca-Cola reports fourth-quarter and full-year results Feb. 10.
5 February 2026
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UBS stock slides 5% after earnings as buyback and U.S. wealth outflows bite

UBS stock slides 5% after earnings as buyback and U.S. wealth outflows bite

UBS shares fell 5.2% to 35.16 Swiss francs in Zurich after the bank reported a 56% rise in fourth-quarter profit and announced a $3 billion share buyback for 2026. CFO Todd Tuckner warned outflows from the U.S. wealth unit will likely accelerate as advisers leave. UBS’s full-year net profit reached $7.8 billion. The bank’s capital return plans remain tied to pending Swiss regulatory changes.
4 February 2026
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Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Gold and silver price forecast 2026: banks stick with $6,000 gold as silver re-prices lower

Spot gold jumped 5.3% to $4,913.59 an ounce and silver surged 9% to $86.60 on Tuesday, rebounding after last week’s heavy losses. The U.S. January jobs report will not be released Friday due to a partial government shutdown. CME raised margin requirements, intensifying forced selling Monday. Banks kept 2026 gold forecasts above $6,000 an ounce despite recent volatility.
3 February 2026
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Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices fell about 5% Monday after Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with the U.S., easing supply fears. Brent crude dropped $3.63 to $65.69 a barrel, while U.S. crude fell $3.60 to $61.61. OPEC+ kept March output steady and received updated compensation plans from Iraq, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Oman. Traders are watching China’s demand and upcoming U.S. inventory and jobs data.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Goodyear Q4 Earnings Lag Peers Amid Auto Sector Challenges
    April 8, 2026, 2:06 PM EDT. The Q4 earnings season for 11 tracked automobile manufacturing stocks revealed a mixed performance. Collectively, revenues beat estimates by 3.8%, but share prices fell an average of 14.5% post-reporting. Goodyear (NASDAQ:GT), a leading global tire maker, posted flat revenue at $4.92 billion, beating estimates slightly but missing operating income and EPS targets. Its stock slumped 35.1% to $6.83. Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), an electric vehicle (EV) maker for commercial delivery trucks, reported a 25.8% revenue drop to $1.29 billion but beat EBITDA forecasts, driving an 8.1% stock rise to $15.14. Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), a luxury EV manufacturer, doubled revenue to $522.7 million yet missed income expectations, leading to an 8.3% stock decline. The sector faces pressure from shifting EV demand and high capital costs, impacting investor sentiment.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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