Market Volatility

Nikkei Futures Updates

On Monday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant decline, with key indexes in Japan and South Korea dropping by as much as 5%. This downturn reflects a broader trend as investors moved away from risk assets in response to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, which has now persisted for four weeks. President Donald Trump Read More

Nikkei Futures

Markets in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a general decline on Friday, reflecting the tumultuous trading activity observed on Wall Street the previous night. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, coupled with interruptions in energy supply, continues to create unease among investors. On Thursday, Iran launched an attack on the world’s largest gas plant in Read More

Nikkei Futures Updates

Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a tempering of losses subsequent to a significant downturn on Monday, as reports emerged of Saudi Arabia’s decision to release crude into the market, thereby alleviating oil prices. The kingdom had provided approximately 4.6 million barrels through a pipeline to Yanbu on the Red Sea, as reported. Oil prices experienced a decline Read More

Nikkei Futures Updates

Markets in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a late recovery on Friday, following a downturn on US Market driven by concerns regarding energy supplies. Oil prices surpassed the $80 per barrel threshold overnight, yet experienced a decline on Friday. Brent futures experienced a decline of approximately 0.3%, settling at $85.14. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate, which Read More