Market Brief - After Hours

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, we unpack a sweeping risk-off session that battered crypto and precious metals together. Bitcoin slid to a 20-month low while silver suffered a brutal double-digit-adjacent rout and gold knifed through a key psychological level. We break down oil's sharp retreat as tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, the slide in Treasury yields, and a soft tape for tech even as the Dow held firm. In FX, the dollar stayed dominant across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JPY. Plus Micron's post-earnings pop, Wendy's Reddit-fueled surge, and a violent KO...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, a brutal global tech selloff tore through chip stocks and dragged markets red across three continents. We break down the violent unwind of the market's most crowded AI trades, the historic single-day crash in South Korea, and why the Dow somehow escaped almost untouched. We also dig into a stunning synchronized collapse in gold, silver and crypto, and the mechanical forces behind it. On the currency front we cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and AUD/USD as the US dollar flexed against nearly everything, plus dramatic single-stock moves in AMC, Pr...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, we unpack a split-personality session on Wall Street: the tech heavyweights dragged the Nasdaq lower while the Russell 2000 made history, crossing 3,000 for the first time ever. We dig into the AI talent exodus hitting Alphabet, a surprise rebound in chipmakers, and climbing Treasury yields ahead of Thursday's pivotal PCE inflation report. Across the Atlantic, Keir Starmer's resignation as UK Prime Minister rocked Westminster, Japan's Nikkei hit a fresh record, and oil slid hard on an Iran breakthrough. On the FX front we break down the technical levels in EUR/USD and GBP/US...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Wall Street stages a sharp comeback as Intel surges on a new domestic chip deal with Apple, sending the entire semiconductor sector to record highs just a day after a hawkish Fed rattled markets. At the same time, the crypto market suffers a brutal leverage shakeout, with nearly $190 million in long positions liquidated in a single hour. We break down the major US indices, Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair and the violent move in Treasury yields, plus milestone-breaking rallies across Asia. We also track the FX market, where the dollar su...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, we unpack a dramatic reversal that took the Dow from a fresh all-time intraday high to a 507-point loss after Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair. The hawkish dot plot, a surging dollar and rocketing Treasury yields turned a record session into a broad sell-off. In FX, the greenback dominated as EUR/USD and GBP/USD broke down hard and USD/CAD pushed higher, while gold and silver were hit and oil quietly climbed on Iran tensions. We also cover Asia's diverging session, the Bank of Japan's latest hike, and standout si...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, we unpack a split-screen session on Wall Street: the Dow powered to a historic record while a sharp chip selloff pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. We dig into the oil slide that triggered the rotation, the stunning post-IPO run that briefly vaulted SpaceX above Microsoft and Amazon, and the multi-billion-dollar acquisition it announced right out of the gate. We also cover the Bank of Japan's historic rate hike, a surprise contraction in Chinese consumer spending, and the technical setups across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF, plus go...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, we unpack a historic session that drove the Dow to a record 51,671 and sent stocks, gold and Bitcoin surging together. The Nasdaq posted its strongest day in months while gold rebounded hard off its lows and Bitcoin reclaimed a key level on a massive volume spike. We also dig into the global picture, with the Nikkei breaking a record for the first time ever and Korea's market tripping a circuit breaker, before walking through the key FX technicals across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY. Plus the day's biggest co...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, SpaceX pulls off the biggest IPO in history, and the fallout reshapes everything from large-cap tech to the space sector. We dig into what Elon Musk's first trillion means for markets and why some of Wall Street's biggest names actually closed in the red on one of the most euphoric trading days in years. We also cover a major geopolitical shift that sent European and Asian markets surging, fresh US inflation data that pushed Treasury yields higher, and key technical levels to watch across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JP...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, wholesale inflation just came in at its hottest level in three years — a 1.1% monthly jump with an annual rate of 6.5%, well above what economists were expecting. Energy prices were the engine behind the surge, and yet equities rallied hard, with the Dow adding over 900 points and the Nasdaq climbing 2.5%. We break down what's driving the disconnect, where oil and gold are trading, and what the move in EUR/USD and GBP/USD tells us about dollar sentiment heading into the rest of the week.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, US forces launched airstrikes on Iran after markets closed — capping a session in which the Dow had already shed 953 points, the S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, and headline CPI came in at 4.2% for the first time in three years. We dig into what the core inflation read means for the Fed, why the semiconductor sector is bleeding for the fourth time in five sessions, and what a widening Middle East conflict could mean for oil and overnight futures. We also break down the FX picture across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, gold and silver endured a brutal session while Bitcoin slid to a level where more than half of its circulating supply is now in the red — a signal that has historically marked a bear-market floor. We also break down why the Monday chip rebound fell apart, what oil's sharp drop on Strait of Hormuz relief means for energy stocks, and why the looming $1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO is making investors nervous. Plus we cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, South Korea's record-breaking Kospi surge, and the key movers driving the day.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the semiconductor sector staged a dramatic comeback after its worst session in years, with Intel surging on a major Google deal and Micron reclaiming a large slice of Friday's losses. The Middle East remained a live threat as Iranian strikes sent oil spiking before a last-minute Trump intervention steadied the ceasefire — for now. We also cover a wild intraday reversal in gold, a Bitcoin-fuelled surge in crypto stocks, and a brutal session across Asia-Pacific where South Korea's Kospi posted its worst single-day drop since 2020. Plus full FX coverage of EUR/USD, GBP/USD...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, a much hotter-than-expected US jobs report sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a violent tech sell-off and a surge in Treasury yields. The Nasdaq suffered its worst single-day decline in over a year, with semiconductor names leading the carnage, while precious metals took a brutal hit as the dollar surged. We also cover the major technical breakdowns across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, Bitcoin cracking below $60,000, and what the looming SpaceX IPO had to do with the chaos on Wall Street.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow Jones surges 875 points to a fresh record at 51,562 as investors rotate hard out of semiconductors and AI names — with Broadcom's revenue miss dragging the Nasdaq into the red and sparking heavy losses across chip stocks. We dig into whether this is a healthy pause or the start of something more serious for the AI trade, and cover oil's surprise 3% drop despite Iran striking Kuwait Airport and US forces intercepting ballistic missiles. We also break down Bitcoin's brutal 13% weekly slide, a sharp rebound in Gold and Silver, and a wild session for...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 snapped its nine-day winning streak as U.S.-Iran military exchanges sent oil surging and Treasury yields climbing toward critical levels. We break down the SpaceX IPO filing that would make it the seventh-largest US company by market cap, a labour market running too hot for the Fed's comfort, and why European PMI data is pointing to deepening contraction across the continent. We also cover EUR/USD and GBP/USD breaking below key moving averages, a record-setting session on the Nikkei, and the latest moves in gold, silver, and Bi...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Wall Street hit a landmark milestone as the S&P 500 closed above 7,600 for the very first time — but a violent crypto liquidation event stole the spotlight as nearly $600 million in leveraged Bitcoin positions were wiped out in 24 hours. Eurozone inflation has climbed sharply back above the ECB's target, driven by an oil shock tied to the Iran conflict, putting a rate hike this month at near-certainty. We also break down a historic 32% single-session surge in one semiconductor stock, a JOLTS report that completely blew past forecasts, and FX setups across EUR/USD, GBP...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Strategy made a historic move — selling Bitcoin for only the second time ever — sending crypto sharply lower while Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since mid-April. In sharp contrast, the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all closed at fresh record highs, powered by Nvidia's 6% surge on a new AI-driven PC chip and a stunning 30% single-day gain for Hewlett Packard Enterprise on blockbuster AI server earnings. We also break down Berkshire Hathaway's $6.8 billion homebuilder acquisition, the MGM Resorts surprise takeover bid, a broad European selloff, and key technical setups across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, U...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Dell Technologies posted its best single day on record — a 33% surge — as the Nasdaq closed out May with an 8% monthly gain at a record 26,973, with the S&P 500 and Dow also hitting all-time highs. We break down what drove the tech rally, why retail names like Gap and American Eagle took a serious hit, and what the cooling oil price on Middle East diplomacy means for the broader macro picture. We also cover FX moves across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and NZD/USD, gold's push to $4,547, and record closes from Tokyo...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Fed's favourite inflation gauge stayed sticky at 3.8% annual — keeping rate cuts firmly off the table even as Wall Street celebrated record closes on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. A single blockbuster earnings report ignited the entire AI and enterprise software space, while a dramatic midday ceasefire headline in the Middle East sent oil swinging and stocks briefly to session highs. We also break down the technical reversals in gold and silver, the sharp divergence between US and European and Asian markets, and full FX coverage across EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both closed at record highs, but the semiconductor rally that has defined recent weeks showed its first meaningful signs of fatigue. A major cybersecurity name suffered a brutal collapse after guidance missed estimates by the narrowest of margins — and the full story behind that drop is worth hearing. Oil made a sharp move that pulled commodities across the board lower, and after the bell, one cloud company posted numbers that are going to dominate tomorrow's conversation. We also run through EUR/USD, GBP/USD, EUR...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at record highs on the first session back from Memorial Day, driven by a stunning move in the chip sector that pushed one major name past a milestone most investors never expected this soon. We break down what sparked the rally and whether it can hold, as U.S. military activity in Iran keeps Brent crude close to $100 and inflation fears refuse to fade. We also cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY, gold, silver, and the biggest individual movers of the da...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow closes at a brand new all-time record as Kevin Warsh steps in as the new Federal Reserve Chair — walking into one of the most politically charged monetary environments in years. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment just hit its lowest reading ever recorded, oil posted one of its biggest weekly drops in months after a major geopolitical shift, and Bitcoin suffered a brutal sell-off that triggered nearly half a billion dollars in liquidations. We also break down the technicals on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JPY, and cover the week's bigg...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow Jones closes at a record 50,286 as quantum computing firms surge up to 33% following a $2 billion U.S. government grant that designates the sector as a critical national asset. Spotify jumps sharply after unveiling aggressive 2030 targets and an AI partnership with Universal Music Group, while crude oil whipsaws on competing Iran signals before reversing lower. We also break down EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and NZD/JPY, along with a brutal session for Walmart and Intuit, a big day for Asian markets, and what the IEA's "red zone" warning means fo...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, UK inflation cooled sharply to 2.8% in April as oil plunged over 5% and Western equity markets staged a broad relief rally. The Dow crossed back above a key milestone and Treasury yields pulled back from multi-decade highs, giving stocks room to breathe. After the bell, Nvidia delivered a headline earnings beat and announced a dividend move that few saw coming — we cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY, plus the day's biggest individual movers including ARM Holdings, Toll Brothers and Hasbro.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 extended its losing streak to three straight sessions as Treasury yields surged to levels not seen since 2007, triggering a broad rotation out of high-valuation tech names and sending semiconductor stocks sharply lower. Oil held above $100 a barrel despite a modest pullback, keeping inflation fears firmly in the driving seat across global markets. We also break down a bruising session for gold and silver, a mixed picture across European indices, a surprise jump in UK unemployment, and the full FX breakdown across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JP...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, chip stocks dragged the Nasdaq lower for a second straight session as a warning from Seagate's CEO triggered a broad semiconductor selloff pulling Micron, Western Digital, and SanDisk sharply lower. Berkshire Hathaway made headlines with a major portfolio revamp under new CEO Greg Abel, making a significant bet on Delta Air Lines while increasing its Alphabet stake and exiting several positions. Global bond yields surged to multi-decade highs, oil held above $112 on Iran tensions, and EUR/USD and GBP/USD both recovered ground after recent weakness. We also cover a Bitcoin liquidation sh...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Intel, Nvidia, AMD, and Micron all crashed as oil surged past $109 on Trump's Iran warning and the 30-year Treasury yield broke above 5.1% for the first time since May 2025, sending the Dow down 537 points and the Nasdaq lower by 1.54%. EUR/USD broke below its 50-day moving average to 1.1622, GBP/USD slid to 1.3317 as sterling lost its footing, and AUD/USD dropped over 1% despite holding above its major moving averages. South Korea's Kospi plunged over 6% from a record high above 8,000, Silver collapsed nearly 9% to $75.79, and crypto stocks including Coinbase and Galaxy Digital dropped more th...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow retakes 50,000 and the S&P 500 closes above 7,500 for the first time, as Cisco surges 13% on a strong earnings beat and Nvidia climbs on China chip export approval. Import prices came in nearly double the forecast, raising fresh inflation concerns, while GBP/USD fell sharply despite the UK posting its strongest G7 quarterly growth. We also cover Cerebras Systems' 68% Nasdaq debut, a sharp pullback in Silver, and Bitcoin briefly crossing $82,000 as the Senate advances new digital asset legislation.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, wholesale inflation surged to 6% annually — the highest since December 2022 — driven by a monthly PPI reading of 1.4%, nearly three times the 0.5% forecast, with gasoline jumping 15.6%, energy up 7.8%, and core PPI more than doubling estimates at 1%. Yet the Nasdaq closed at a fresh all-time high of 26,402 and the S&P 500 hit a new record of 7,444 as semiconductor and AI stocks completely shrugged off the data, while the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair and the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since July. We break down the full picture across...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, US consumer prices rose to 3.8% annually — the highest reading since May 2023 — driven by a 0.6% monthly jump, with tomatoes surging 39.7%, coffee up 18.5%, shelter inflation running at 3.3%, and energy a major driver as oil spiked back above $100 after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support". The 30-year Treasury yield climbed back above 5% as rate cut expectations evaporated, dragging the Nasdaq 0.71% lower while Qualcomm plunged 11% and semiconductors reversed sharply. In Europe, over 100 Labour MPs called for Keir Starmer's resignation as UK retail sales contracted 3.4%, and Japan's 10-year yield hit its highest level since...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, copper surged to an all-time high above $6.50 per pound as AI infrastructure demand tightens global supply, silver exploded 7.31% to $86.16, and the S&P 500 closed above 7,400 for the very first time while the Nasdaq extended its own record run. Oil spiked nearly 3% after Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, pushing Treasury yields higher just as markets prepare for this week's critical CPI inflation report. South Korea's KOSPI hit a fresh record as SK Hynix surged 11% and Micron climbed 6.5%, while Beazer Homes soared 34% on acquisition news and Babcock & Wilcox jumped 30% on blowout earnings. We br...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the US jobs report beat expectations with 115,000 new positions — well above the 55,000 forecast — but healthcare led the gains at 37,000 while information services shed 13,000 jobs as AI displacement accelerates, having now eliminated 342,000 roles since 2022. The Nasdaq closed at a fresh all-time high of 26,247 and the S&P 500 secured its sixth consecutive weekly gain at 7,399, powered by a semiconductor surge that saw Micron gain 38% and SanDisk rise 31% for the week. In Europe, Trump's renewed tariff threats against the EU dragged every major index lower, while softer wage growth sent Treasury yields falling and raised hopes...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the FTSE 100 plunged 1.44% as UK local election results delivered a damaging blow to Keir Starmer's Labour government, while Wall Street retreated from record highs on broad profit-taking in tech and semiconductor names. Oil swung nearly 5% intraday — initially collapsing on hopes of a US-Iran breakthrough before sharply recovering after Tehran rejected the proposal and hostilities escalated, pushing Treasury yields higher on renewed inflation fears. We break down the full picture across global equities, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, gold, silver, and today's biggest movers including Datadog surging 31%, Fortinet jumping 20%, and both Insmed and...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, AMD's explosive second-quarter guidance sent the stock soaring 19%, igniting a semiconductor-led rally that pushed the Nasdaq to a fresh all-time high at 25,839 and the S&P 500 above 7,300 for the very first time. Oil collapsed over 7% on easing Persian Gulf tensions, pulling Treasury yields sharply lower and lifting equity valuations across the board, while KOSPI crossed the historic 7,000 level. European stocks surged on the global relief even as the eurozone composite PMI fell into contraction for the first time in 17 months. We break down the full picture across global equities, EUR/USD, GBP/US...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both smashed to fresh all-time highs as Brent crude fell 3.99% to $109.87 on growing confidence the Iran ceasefire will hold, easing inflation fears and expanding equity valuations across the board. Intel surged over 12% after reports Apple is exploring US-based chip production using Intel and Samsung, pulling Micron, SanDisk, and Qualcomm all up more than 10%, while roughly 85% of reporting companies continue to beat earnings expectations. The macro backdrop remains mixed, with ISM services missing forecasts, job openings declining to 6.87 million, and the Reserve Bank of Australia hiking rates 25 basis po...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Apple beat its fiscal second-quarter earnings and delivered a stronger-than-expected Q3 revenue outlook, driving the Nasdaq to a record close of 25,114 and the S&P 500 to a fresh all-time high at 7,230. UK goods exports to the US plunged 24.7% — a direct hit from Trump's tariff measures — while the ISM prices paid component surged to 84.6, its highest level since April 2022, raising fresh inflation concerns that could complicate the Federal Reserve's path. Oil fell on an Iran peace proposal that the US quickly dismissed, Atlassian soared 29% on a massive earnings beat, Twilio surged 23%, Roblox crashed 18% on a b...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 closes above 7,200 for the first time in history as the Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% and the ECB keeps all rates unchanged, while US GDP prints at 2.0% for Q1, below the 2.3% consensus. The Nasdaq posts its best April since 2020 and the Dow its strongest month since November 2024, even as Core PCE comes in at 3.2% and keeps Federal Reserve pressure in the picture. We also cover Qualcomm and Alphabet surging on earnings, Meta and Microsoft selling off sharply, and a dramatic USD/JPY reversal that fell 2.41% to 156.56.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50-3.75% but delivered a shocking 8-4 split vote — the sharpest internal dissent since 1992 — as oil surged over 7% on Trump's decision to maintain the naval blockade of Iran, pushing WTI to $107 and Brent to $118. USD/JPY broke above the critical 160 level for the first time, the DAX extended its losing streak to eight consecutive days, and Australia reported inflation reaccelerating to 4.6%. Bloom Energy rocketed 27% on a raised revenue forecast and Visa jumped 8% on earnings, while Teradyne crashed 19% on soft guidance, GE Healthcare dropped 13% after cutting its outlook, and Ro...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the UAE confirmed it is leaving OPEC effective May 1st in a seismic shift for global energy markets, sending WTI racing to $99.93 and Brent surging above $111 as stalled US-Iran talks added further pressure. The S&P 500 retreated from its recent record high and the Nasdaq fell nearly 1% as semiconductor and AI stocks sold off sharply, while Spotify crashed 13% on weak profit guidance and SoftBank tumbled nearly 10% after the Bank of Japan held rates in a split 6-3 vote. Centene surged 14% on a raised earnings forecast and Coca-Cola rallied 4% to cushion the Dow. We...

Brent crude surged 2.75% to $108.23 per barrel today as geopolitical tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz intensified, with Citi warning prices could spike to $150 if disruptions extend through June — and Goldman Sachs already lifting its Q4 Brent forecast to $90. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at fresh records of 7,174 and 24,887 respectively, while the Dow fell 0.13% as rising oil and rate uncertainty weighed on blue-chip names. Bitcoin dropped 1.1% and failed to hold above $80,000 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision, even as Strategy disclosed purchasing 3,273 BTC for $255 million at an average of $77,906. We also cover European weakness including UK re...