Tensions in the Middle East have escalated again following Israeli military attacks on several targets in Yemen and Qatar, which killed Hamas figures and security officials. This action has triggered a strong reaction from the international community, particularly the European Union, which has begun considering sanctions against Israel, a measure previously difficult to achieve due…
Global oil prices stabilized after three consecutive days of gains. The market weighed US President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Russia and the possibility of punitive measures for the war in Ukraine. Trump’s tweet questioning the Polish airspace violation incident triggered a brief price spike due to the closing of short positions. West Texas Intermediate…
Gold held steady just below its record, around $3,645/oz, after an unexpected decline in US producer prices (PPI) fueled hopes of Fed policy easing. The market now awaits the release of US CPI data Thursday evening (WIB) for confirmation of the next direction. Current market expectations price a 25 bps price cut at the Fed’s…
Japanese stocks traded mixed following a Wall Street rally driven by the chip/tech sector. An unexpected decline in the US PPI fueled hopes of a Fed rate cut. Investors in Tokyo remained cautious ahead of the US CPI release. At 9:27 a.m. Tokyo time, the Topix fell 0.3% to 3,132.94, while the Nikkei rose 0.2%…
