Market Analysis & Financial Articles
Daily market commentary and financial insights by Ipek Ozkardeskaya.
Something’s got to give
Investors are searching for relief as rising oil prices, sticky inflation and mounting debt keep global bond yields under pressure. Attention now turns to US …
September 4, 2026
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Drill, baby, drill!
Oil remains the key driver across global markets. Crude prices eased as the US unveiled plans to double Venezuelan production, with Chevron committing $7bn to …
September 3, 2026
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China vs. Everybody
Rising oil prices are fueling global inflation fears and pushing bond yields sharply higher. Meanwhile, global trade tensions are deepening. China found itself increasingly isolated …
September 2, 2026
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Euro area inflation returns past 3%!
September starts on a bearish note as rising oil prices revive inflation concerns, push global yields higher and pressure equity valuations. Strong Q2 earnings remain …
September 1, 2026
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Fed hawks are back
Markets kick off the week under pressure as renewed Middle East tensions push oil prices higher and Fed hawks return following Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole …
August 31, 2026
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Walking the fine line
Jackson Hole is centre stage, and Kevin Warsh is walking a very fine line. Sticky inflation and renewed energy price pressures are fuelling hawkish expectations …
August 28, 2026
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The numbers speak!
Nvidia did it again. Despite sky-high expectations, the chip giant delivered stronger-than-expected Q2 results and bullish guidance, while signalling that demand could be growing even …
August 27, 2026
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Show me the Mon-nay
Falling crude oil prices and weak US data helped cool hawkish Fed expectations, pulled yields lower and gave support to equity valuations on Tuesday. Let's …
August 26, 2026
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Hard assets, harder questions
Global equities started the week cautiously as semiconductor stocks extended losses, while geopolitical and trade tensions intensified. Fresh US sanctions on Iran and the threat …
August 25, 2026
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Fragile sentiment ahead of Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole
AI financing worries are weighing on technology stocks just as Nvidia prepares to report highly anticipated earnings, where even stellar numbers may struggle to impress. …
August 24, 2026
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Winds are shifting
Bessent’s Treasury coup turned out to be a flop. The US dollar is falling even as Treasury yields and crude oil prices rise, suggesting that …
August 21, 2026
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The Bond Coup
The US Treasury just pulled off a bond coup. By doubling long-dated debt buybacks, Washington is trying to tame soaring yields and borrowing costs as …
August 20, 2026
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How expensive are your tech stocks?
Rising Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices and global bond yields higher, putting pressure on equity valuations – especially expensive technology stocks. With the …
August 19, 2026
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Looking past oil volatility
Global markets started the week on a softer note as rising yields and renewed oil volatility weighed on sentiment. The US dollar initially weakened on …
August 18, 2026
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Risks rise, but the bull won’t budge
Middle East tensions are rising as the US-Iran ceasefire nears its end, yet oil prices remain surprisingly steady as Gulf producers find alternative ways to …
August 17, 2026
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Hot, handle with care
US equities are hitting fresh record highs as softer jobs and inflation data ease Fed rate hike expectations and push short-term yields lower. But inflation …
August 14, 2026
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Ephemeral relief?
Soft US inflation data is giving investors another dose of relief, lifting equities and bonds as expectations for an imminent Fed rate hike eased. AI …
August 13, 2026
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What US CPI data won’t tell
Investors are looking for direction. On the one hand, oil prices fluctuate on every headline; on the other, technology stocks swing between hope and worries …
August 12, 2026
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Rising oil weighs on appetite ahead of US CPI
Rising oil prices are fuelling inflation worries and pushing global yields higher ahead of tomorrow’s closely watched US CPI report. US crude is consolidating near …
August 11, 2026
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Profits boom, jobs swoon
Corporate profits are booming, but the economy is sending a very different signal. S&P 500 earnings are on track to grow more than 50% in …
August 10, 2026
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Next off the Cliff?
US and European markets briefly welcomed easing Middle East tensions before fresh attacks reignited the oil rally and pushed futures lower. Investors continued rotating out …
July 29, 2026
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Chip wreck
Markets got a triple shock. Oil plunged more than 13% after Donald Trump hinted at a possible Iran deal—despite Tehran denying any talks—dragging bond yields …
July 28, 2026
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The next piece of the puzzle
The week starts with cautious optimism as oil prices retreat after an unexpectedly calm weekend in the Middle East, supporting bonds and equities. Attention now …
July 27, 2026
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The Spender’s Dilemma
Evaporating free cash flow reminded investors that financing the AI race is becoming increasingly expensive for Big Tech as borrowing costs rise. Meanwhile, escalating Middle …
July 24, 2026
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