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Weekend Market Watch by TradeXYZ | Two Consecutive Weeks of TACO

For two consecutive weekends, market focus has centered on the US-Iran situation. This weekend began with escalating tensions, as reports emerged of a US-ordered military strike and alleged Iranian drone attacks. However, on Sunday morning, the US called off the planned action, citing requests from regional nations and conditional on a swift agreement. On TradeXYZ, oil contracts (WTI) reacted sharply, plummeting from around $85.5 to below $79, a drop exceeding 8%, as war risk premiums unwound. In contrast, the S&P 500 index rose about 0.8%, trading on the de-escalation. However, uncertainty remains as the specifics of any shipping corridor agreement for the Strait of Hormuz are unresolved. Precious metals saw initial gains, with spot gold briefly surpassing $4080, but those gains narrowed after futures market open. In equities, the weekend saw a broad rally. The tech-heavy "Mag 7" group advanced, though Apple underperformed peers due to concerns over its service growth and China market. The memory chip sector was notably strong. Overall, markets initially priced in the reduced immediate conflict risk, pressuring oil and supporting stocks. However, traders remain cautious, leaving room for volatility if geopolitical signals shift again.

marsbit08/03 08:16

Weekend Market Watch by TradeXYZ | Two Consecutive Weeks of TACO

marsbit08/03 08:16

Plunging 10% Then Surging: Weekend Crude Oil Market Watch

Following a 10% plunge, oil prices surged over the weekend as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated dramatically. The initial market optimism, driven by the strait’s brief reopening on Friday, quickly reversed on Saturday when Iran reinstated restrictions and fired on vessels, halting nearly all traffic. In response, oil contracts rose approximately 4.52%, while S&P futures fell nearly 0.8%. U.S. President Trump alternated between diplomatic gestures—sending an envoy for talks—and threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal was reached. Iran rejected further negotiations, fearing a U.S. attack before the midweek ceasefire deadline. This triggered another spike in oil, surpassing Saturday’s highs, and further pressured equity markets. Crypto-related stocks underperformed significantly. Market optimism is expected to be punished, and the week ahead hinges on whether Iran maintains its refusal to negotiate.

marsbit04/20 11:07

Plunging 10% Then Surging: Weekend Crude Oil Market Watch

marsbit04/20 11:07

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