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Global markets react to US economic data and Middle East tensions
Global financial markets are experiencing significant volatility driven by economic data and geopolitical tensions. UBS predicts that the global equity rally will continue, despite potential seasonal volatility stemming from shifting Federal Reserve interest rate expectations. In the United States, annual inflation for July fell to 3.4%, while recent jobs reports showed a decline of 23,000 payrolls, fueling discussions regarding the Fed's next moves.
Commodity markets are also reacting to these shifts. Gold prices, which recently reached highs above $4,450 per ounce, have seen a sharp decline due to profit-taking and changing interest rate outlooks. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices have fluctuated, recently trading around $87 per barrel.
Geopolitical instability in the Middle East remains a key driver of market uncertainty. Tensions between the United States and Iran regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact energy markets, as Iran asserts its control over this critical maritime route.
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ADNOC · Bank of Japan · Bureau of Labor Statistics · Dirk Chlench · Euro · European Central Bank · Federal Reserve · Goldman Sachs · Hossein Taeb · Iran · S&P 500 · Strait of Hormuz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil prices rose as geopolitical tensions persisted. www.italiaunita150.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] Oil prices rose due to tensions in the Middle East and the lack of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. www.italiaunita150.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.32% to 26,605.36 points.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The German DAX index approached record highs, closing with a slight gain of 0.02% at 26,323.88 points. www.italiaunita150.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.11% at 53,975.98 points. www.italiaunita150.it · www.businesstoday.in
- [● 8 SOURCES] Investors are awaiting US inflation data scheduled for release on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. www.italiaunita150.it · www.businesstoday.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FTSE MIB in Milan closed with a slight decrease of 0.1% at 53,663 points. www.italiaunita150.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] The S&P 500 index decreased by 0.06% to 7,753.11 points.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Intel shares fell 4.1% after announcing plans to raise $15 billion through a stock sale.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Gold prices reached a two-month high. www.ekoturk.com · www.almashhad.news · pari.com.mk · www.kapitalmarktexperten.de · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gold prices reached a 10-week high.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Spot gold rose 1 percent to 4,432.74 dollars per ounce. pari.com.mk · www.almashhad.news · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr