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Borrowed stability
Borrowed stability

Every new point added to the S&P500 and Nasdaq feels like another Jenga block balancing on borrowed stability. Oil prices above $100pb, resurging inflation, disrupted …

May 13, 2026

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Valuation vertigo
Valuation vertigo

Despite rising oil prices, geopolitical turmoil and a strong US dollar, global equity markets continue climbing to record highs. Stronger-than-expected earnings — largely driven by …

May 12, 2026

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Peace hopes falter, tech unfazed
Peace hopes falter, tech unfazed

Despite fading peace hopes in the Middle East, higher oil prices and renewed inflation concerns, tech-heavy indices remain near record highs, led once again by …

May 11, 2026

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What did you expect?
What did you expect?

Markets swung wildly this week as renewed Middle East tensions first pushed oil prices to $115pb before hopes of de-escalation triggered a relief rally across …

May 8, 2026

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Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch

Markets swung from optimism to euphoria on reports that a peace proposal between the US and Iran could help end the conflict, sending oil prices …

May 7, 2026

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Flip Flop.
Flip Flop.

Markets continue to flip-flop between AI euphoria and Middle East headlines, but for now, investors remain firmly focused on earnings and technology optimism. The S&P …

May 6, 2026

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