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The tech-heavy index rises after Micron posted blockbuster earnings, restoring faith in the AI trade, but risks still linger.
The index declines amid rising Fed hike bets and pressure on tech names ahead of incoming Micron earnings that could define the AI trade.
USOIL drops after the two sides spoke of progress in their first post-MoU talks, but uncertainty over a lasting deal does not go away.
The pair strengthens further amid rising Fed rate hike bets and cautious tightening by the BoJ, but FX intervention risks loom.
Micron reports earnings amid soaring memory demand from the AI boom that has driven the stock to new records, but pitfalls loom amid supply bottlenecks and tough macros.
The central bank of Australia kept rates at 4.35% as expected and pointed to a potentially prolonged hold, but maintained its tightening bias.
Oil prices drop while metals and stock markets rise after the two sides announced an interim deal, but risks still loom.
President Trump expects to sign a settlement with Iran, raising optimism around the global economy and copper consumption, but risks still loom.
USOIL slips as markets monitor conflicting signals, following Wednesday's jump due to fresh US-Iran hostilities.
XAU/USD falls deeper into bear territory on lingering geopolitical tensions and higher-for-longer Fed prospects, with the US CPI update looming today.
The Fed, the ECB, the BoE and other major central banks announce pivotal policy decisions in June, as inflation pushes them toward a hawkish stance but growth risks call for caution.
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