Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Nasdaq Rally Fades as Mideast Crossfire, Eyes on Today’s Beige Book
Written on July 16, 2026 at 8:54 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Wall Street initially rallied after softer-than-expected U.S. CPI data eased Fed tightening concerns, but gains faded as renewed Middle East tensions triggered a shift back to risk-off sentiment. *Disappointing IBM earnings added pressure to technology stocks, weighing on the Nasdaq alongside concerns over higher oil prices and inflation risks. *Investors will closely watchContinue Reading
Hormuz Disruptions Keep Oil on Edge as Naval Blockade, Tanker Attacks Persist
Written on July 16, 2026 at 8:12 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over global energy supply, supporting elevated crude oil prices. *Reduced shipping activity, higher transport costs, and limited alternative export routes continue to tighten supply, keeping a geopolitical risk premium embedded in oil prices. *Crude oil is likely to remainContinue Reading
US Dollar Extends Losses as Softer Inflation Data Weakens Fed Hike Bets
Written on July 16, 2026 at 7:49 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *US Dollar Index extends losses after a series of weaker-than-expected U.S. data *Producer Price Index records its sharpest decline in 14 months *Softer CPI, PPI, and jobs data reduce expectations for a near-term Fed rate hike *Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions keep broader market uncertainty elevated Market Summary: The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenbackContinue Reading
