Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Wall Street Falls as Rising Yields and AI Concerns Pressure Sentiment
Written on September 29, 2026 at 6:01 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Wall Street started the week lower as rising Treasury yields increased pressure on equity valuations. *Elevated oil prices added to inflation concerns and reinforced expectations for tighter Federal Reserve policy. *Higher borrowing costs remain a particular headwind for growth and technology stocks. *The AI trade weakened after OpenAI paused training of its latestContinue Reading
Crude Oil Stays Volatile as US–Iran Talks Send Mixed Signals
Written on September 29, 2026 at 5:58 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways *Crude oil remains highly volatile as markets react to conflicting signals from US–Iran negotiations. *President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and supply risks elevated. *Washington has also signalled that it could ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets if Tehran makes concrete nuclear progress. *Any agreementContinue Reading
Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High while Gold Slides on Rising Yields
Written on September 29, 2026 at 5:56 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Dollar Index remains near a two-month high as US Treasury yields continue to climb. *The US 10-year Treasury yield is trading near its highest level since June 2007. *Markets are pricing roughly a 70% probability of another Fed rate hike in October. *Elevated oil prices continue to add inflation risks and reinforceContinue Reading
