Market Brief - After Hours

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...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Intel posted its best single day since 1987 with a 24% surge, Nvidia's market cap crossed $5 trillion for the first time, and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh all-time highs — all while Brent crude posted a 17% weekly gain and US consumer sentiment fell to a record low of 49.8. European markets struggled broadly with Germany's business morale hitting its lowest level since May 2020 and the FTSE 100 logging a fifth straight daily decline. Organon rocketed 32% on a $13 billion takeover bid, Charter Communications crashed 25% on earnings, and the DOJ ended its investigation into Fed Chai...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the US intercepted three Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz sending Brent crude surging above $105, while markets pulled back from intraday record highs as a sharp software selloff dragged Microsoft, Palantir, and Oracle sharply lower. The US Manufacturing PMI hit its strongest level since May 2022 and UK PMI data beat across the board, yet geopolitical fears overrode the strong fundamentals. United Rentals rocketed 23% on raised guidance, Texas Instruments surged 19% on earnings, while Lululemon tumbled 13% on a leadership shock and Wex collapsed 16% in a boardroom dispute. We break down the full pi...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Brent crude broke above $100 for the first time as the Strait of Hormuz naval blockade tightened, UK inflation jumped to 3.3% with heating oil surging an extraordinary 95%, and yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at fresh all-time highs powered by a corporate earnings season where over 80% of companies are beating expectations. Germany halved its 2026 growth forecast to just 0.5%, eleven Eurozone countries are breaching EU deficit limits, and Bitcoin broke above $78,000 on a $330 million short squeeze. We break down the full picture across global equities, oil, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, US...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, silver crashed 5% and gold tumbled nearly 3%, breaking below key technical levels, while UK unemployment hit its lowest point since last summer at 4.9% — well below the 5.2% forecast — and oil crept back toward $100 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire doubts returned. Germany's economic sentiment index plummeted to a shocking -17.2, airlines withdrew financial targets on fuel cost volatility, and South Korea's KOSPI hit a record high even as Western markets retreated. We break down the full picture across global equities, oil, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, gold, silver, and today's biggest movers including Avis Budget...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, renewed war fears around the Strait of Hormuz snapped Nasdaq's 13-day winning streak — its longest since 1992 — as oil surged nearly 7% and wheat extended a massive weekly rally driven by drought and geopolitical supply chain disruptions. European equities fell broadly, airlines were crushed on both sides of the Atlantic, and UK consumer sentiment hit its lowest level since mid-2023. We break down the full picture across global equities, oil, wheat, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, gold, and today's biggest individual movers including TopBuild, American Airlines, Atlassian, and AST SpaceMobile.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Strait of Hormuz opened during the ceasefire, sending oil crashing over 10% in a single session while the S&P 500 broke above 7,100 for the very first time in history and the Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 13 consecutive sessions — its longest run since 1992. Bitcoin smashed through $77,000 triggering $816 million in short liquidations, European airlines surged on easing energy fears, and Netflix cratered 9% on weak forward guidance. We break down the full picture across global equities, oil, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, gold, silver, and today's biggest individual movers including MicroStrategy, Critical Metals, Netf...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 12 consecutive sessions, its longest run since 2009, as the S&P 500 hit yet another all-time high, yet the macro picture beneath is growing more fragile by the day. The UK delivered its strongest monthly GDP growth since early 2024, but the IEA warned Europe could face a jet fuel shortage within six weeks as the Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens and Brent crude approaches $100. Meanwhile, cocoa prices have collapsed 57% over twelve months, sending the world's biggest chocolate maker crashing 14% on a profit warning. We break down the fu...

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the S&P 500 closed at a fresh all-time high of 7,023 and the Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 11 consecutive sessions, yet the rally is narrowing dangerously, with gains almost entirely concentrated in mega-cap tech. European luxury stocks were brutally sold off, homebuilder sentiment hit a seven-month low, and gold dropped below a key moving average. We break down the full picture across global equities, FX, commodities, and today's biggest individual stock movers including two names that each jumped 10% and a live events giant that fell 6% after a federal monopoly ruling.

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On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the IMF slashed the UK's 2026 growth forecast to just 0.8% and warned the current energy shock rivals the 1974 crisis in magnitude — yet softer-than-expected US producer prices sent the S&P 500 surging within 1% of its all-time high. Oil posted one of its sharpest single-day drops in months, silver surged over 5%, and a biotech rocketed 36% on FDA approval while a major retailer cratered 15% despite an earnings beat. It is a market pulling hard in two directions, and we break down every moving part.

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