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Positive week for financial markets , with both the S&P 500 in the US and major European stock exchanges posting gains. The fall in oil prices and expectations of less restrictive monetary policies have boosted investor confidence. In the United States, the economy continues to show solidity , with industrial activity expanding and the labour market remaining resilient. In Europe, June inflati...

‘The Globe’, Eurizon's view. The reference scenario sees the continuation of the global economic cycle. Investment in technology remains a robust pillar of support for economic activity. The fall in oil prices points to a likely further fall in inflation and provides further support for the economic cycle. Discover Eurizon's positioning for July 2026 with Andrea Conti, Head of Macro Markets Analys...

The markets have taken a positive turn tone thanks to the easing of tensions in the Middle East following the agreement between the US and Iran, wich contributed to a decline in oil prices. The US economy has confirmed its solidity, with retail sales exceeding expectations and consumer spending remaining robust. The Fed has left interest rates unchanged, whilst maintaining a cautious stance and si...

A positive start to the week for financial markets, driven by the nearing of an agreement between the USA and Iran. This has now been confirmed by both parties, though not yet formalised. Equity markets are up, while government bond yields have edged slightly lower, maintaining a cautious approach. The formal signature of the agreement remains a key focus for markets in the coming weeks. Meanwhile...

Over the past week, financial markets have shown weakness due to tensions between Israel and Iran and strong US labour data. The resilience of the US economy has heightened fears of a Fed that remains inflexible on interest rates, triggering profit-taking, particularly in the US technology sector. European indices limited their losses thanks to lower exposure to tech stocks, while emerging markets...

‘The Globe’, Eurizon's view. The scenario assumes the continuation of the global economic cycle, supported by investments in technology. In the event of a US-Iran agreement, there is room for a decline in oil prices; however, central banks remain vigilant to contain any second-round effects on inflation. Discover Eurizon's positioning for June 2026 with Andrea Conti, Head of Macro Markets Analysis...

The week was positive for the markets, thanks to the absence of new tensions in the Middle East and progress in negotiations, which seem to be moving closer to an agreement. The drop in oil prices, back to around 90 dollars, has supported both equity markets and government rates, with a marginal decline in yields. The dollar has weakened against the euro, reflecting a context of reduced risk avers...

Global equities were weak over the week, following a highly positive earnings season. The lack of developments in Iran and rising inflation expectations, driven by WTI crude oil prices rising again over one hundred dollars per barrel, have resulted in significant increases in government bond yields. Oil prices and the future trajectory of inflation, which, after all, remain the core focus of centr...

Global equity indices closed moderately higher, supported by the continuation of talks in the Middle East and the parties’ willingness to avoid further military escalation, at least for now. After the markets initially responded positively to the US proposal, WTI crude oil prices have since quickly rebounded to around $100 per barrel following Iran’s rejection. The uncertainty over the resolution...

‘The Globe’ , Eurizon's view. The scenario assumes the continuation of the global economic cycle , with a further decline in oil prices . The structural cycle of technological investments is acting as a support, compensating for the political instability. Discover Eurizon's positioning for May 2026 with Andrea Conti , Head of Macro Markets Analysis. Audio recorded on 28.4.2026. Stay up to date wit...

Investors remain focused on the crisis in the Middle East: anticipation of the outcome of negotiations, combined with the slight rise in oil prices, has marginally weakened European equity markets. In the US, meanwhile, the S&P 500 has reached new highs thanks to the strong performance of quarterly earnings. Emerging markets indices were also positive. Slight rise in government rates, in both...

Over the past week, news of possible reopenings of the Strait of Hormuz and attempts to breach the US naval blockade have increased media volatility, but without significantly impacting markets. Global equity markets have actually responded positively, with the S&P 500 index reaching new highs. Weaker start to the week due to renewed tensions in the Strait. The government rates market remains...

The Iran crisis remains at the heart of market dynamics. Attempts to establish a ceasefire have been welcomed. A reduction in attacks and reprisals has enabled negotiations to continue, amid ultimatums and extensions. Despite the uncertainty and a slight rise in oil prices, equity markets ended the week in positive territory, while government bond yields declined. Despite a marginal increase in in...

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