Markets

Putin reports GDP down 2.1% despite low unemployment, highlighting fragile balance amid global energy volatility.

Stronger dollar and rising yields pressure bullion as investors unwind positions after record highs.

Relief rally fades as Iran conflict drags on, pushing yields higher and dimming hopes for rate cuts.

Precious metals recover from sharp losses as de-escalation hopes trigger a shift from safe havens to equities.

US-Iran discussions yield breakthrough; military action deferred as negotiations continue this week

Fed caught between slowing jobs and surging energy costs; short-term Treasury yields surge on tighter-policy bets

Experts warn degrading Iran’s asymmetric threats could take weeks or months—driving oil toward historic disruption levels

Precious metal down >10% since conflict began; real yields rise, rate-cut bets vanish, speculative froth evaporates

U.S President outlines five key goals met or nearly met; shifts Hormuz security burden to regional allies and users

10-year gilt yields surge to 5% amid energy shock; markets now price in multiple BoE hikes by year-end