Market Brief - After Hours

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% a...

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 busine...

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, ye...

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 halve...

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 fin...

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...

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 liquidatio...

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 wee...

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 mov...

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...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , global markets deliver a sharp and complex session as a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies geopolitical risks while equities stage a powerful rebound. We break down the resilience in U.S. markets, where major indices reversed early losses and pushed higher, driven by strong demand in technology and AI-linked stocks despite esc...

US consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level in 74 years — 47.6 — as gasoline prices surged 21.2% and annual CPI climbed to 3.3%, the highest since April 2024. Despite that, a fragile US-Iran ceasefire drove the Nasdaq up 4.7% and the S&P 500 up 3.6% for their best week since November, though a cautious Friday session showed just how fragile that confidence is. We break down oil's retreat b...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets extend their gains as equities push higher and the Dow turns positive for 2026, even as elevated oil prices and fragile geopolitical conditions keep sentiment cautious. We break down the gains across US equities, with the Dow rising 0.58%, the S&P 500 advancing 0.62%, and the Nasdaq leading with a 0.83% gain as investors continue rotat...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , global markets surge as a conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran triggers a powerful relief rally, driving equities sharply higher while oil prices record one of their steepest declines in years. We break down the surge across US equities, with the Dow posting its strongest session in months, the S&P 500 climbing over 2.5%, a...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets experience a highly volatile session as escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf drive sharp intraday swings, before a late-session recovery emerges on hopes of delayed military action and renewed diplomatic efforts. We break down the mixed performance across US equities, with the Dow closing lower despite a strong rebound from session lows...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets experience sharp volatility as surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf drive a turbulent session, with investors reacting to renewed fears of supply disruptions and a prolonged conflict. We break down the mixed performance across US equities, with the Dow slipping despite a massive intraday swing, while the S&P 5...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , global markets kick off April on a stronger footing as easing oil prices and renewed hopes of de-escalation in the Iran conflict lift sentiment, driving a broad-based relief rally across equities. We break down the gains across US markets, with the Dow adding over 200 points, the S&P 500 advancing 0.72%, and the Nasdaq leading with a 1.16% ris...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , global markets stage a powerful rebound as optimism over a potential diplomatic off-ramp in the Iran conflict sparks a sharp relief rally, even as underlying risks tied to energy prices and inflation remain firmly in focus. We break down the surge across US equities, with the Dow jumping over 1,100 points, the S&P 500 posting its strongest dai...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets open the week on a cautious footing as oil prices surge to multi-year highs, geopolitical tensions intensify, and technology stocks come under renewed pressure despite pockets of resilience in defensive sectors. We break down the divergence across US equities, with the Dow Jones edging higher while the S&P 500 moves closer to correctio...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, markets extend their losses as surging oil prices and escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push investors deeper into a risk-off environment. We break down the sharp sell-off across US equities as the Dow enters correction territory and the Nasdaq slides further, with rising energy prices driving inflation concerns and weighing heavily o...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, markets turn sharply lower as oil prices surge following President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the pause on strikes against Iran’s energy facilities, with investors increasingly sceptical about progress in the Persian Gulf. We break down the sell-off across US equities as the Nasdaq enters correction territory and rising Treasury yields inten...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets edge higher as easing oil prices and renewed hopes of de-escalation in the Persian Gulf help stabilise sentiment despite persistent inflation pressures and mixed economic data. We break down gains across US equities led by strength in technology and semiconductor stocks including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, as investors rotate back into growth...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , markets lose momentum as rising oil prices, mixed US economic data, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty weigh on investor sentiment. Equities pull back following a brief relief rally, while inflation concerns resurface amid renewed pressure from energy markets. We break down the divergence in US PMI data, with manufacturing surprising to the u...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, global markets stage a powerful relief rally after signals of de-escalation in the Persian Gulf ease fears of a major energy supply shock. Oil prices plunge sharply, Treasury yields pull back, and equities rebound as investors unwind defensive positioning. We break down the sharp reversal across US markets, with strong gains led by technology names...

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours , global markets come under heavy pressure as escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf disrupt energy supply routes and drive oil prices sharply higher. The combination of rising crude, surging Treasury yields, and renewed inflation fears is pushing investors into a defensive stance across equities, currencies, and commodities. We break down sharp lo...