Articles by Daniel Marsh
S&P 500 Soars as Oil Plunges on Strait of Hormuz Reopening
The S&P 500 surged 1.2% to a record 7,115 while Brent crude oil plummeted over 11% below $88 per barrel after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain open during the Lebanon ceasefire, shifting investor focus toward potential Federal Reserve easing.
FTSE 100 Edges Lower Amid Iran Tensions, Workspace Plunges on Profit Warning
London's FTSE 100 declined slightly on Friday, underperforming European peers as geopolitical caution prevailed. Workspace Group led losers with a sharp drop after forecasting lower future profits.
S&P 500 Futures Steady Near Peaks as Oil Slides, Netflix Tumbles
U.S. equity futures were little changed Friday, with the S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs as crude oil prices retreated. Netflix shares plunged in premarket trading following disappointing quarterly forecasts.
Cocoa Prices Plunge on European Demand Slump, Asian Markets Mixed
Cocoa prices tumbled over 3% after weak European demand data, while Asian markets diverged with Hong Kong falling and India's Sensex gaining.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Scale New Peaks on Earnings Strength, Ceasefire Hopes
Major U.S. equity indices climbed to record levels Thursday, driven by strong corporate results and hopes for a de-escalation in Middle East tensions, though rising oil prices and mixed economic data introduced notes of caution.
Nikkei 225 Soars to Historic High on Tech Surge, Yen Weakness
The Nikkei 225 index closed at an all-time high of 59,518.34, gaining 2.38%, as technology shares rallied following positive signals from global markets and easing oil prices. The Topix index also advanced 1.17% to 3,814.46.
Hang Seng Rallies on Strong China GDP, Sigenergy Soars in Debut
Hong Kong stocks advanced sharply as China's first-quarter economic growth exceeded expectations, lifting the Hang Seng Index by 1.7%. Technology and electric vehicle battery shares were standout performers.
Indian Equities Retreat as Crude Spike Dampens Geopolitical Optimism
Indian benchmarks surrendered early advances to end in negative territory Thursday, as rising oil prices renewed concerns over the economy's import dependence. The Nifty 50 fell 0.14% while the Sensex declined 0.16%.
FTSE 100 Gains on Miner Strength, Mixed Corporate Updates
London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.2% on Thursday, buoyed by mining shares and a better-than-expected GDP reading. Morgan Sindall shares jumped after raising its profit outlook, contrasting with a decline for easyJet.
STI Retreats as Bank Stocks Weigh, Olam Soars on Deal Progress
The Straits Times Index declined 0.27% to 5,007.83 on Thursday, pressured by losses in major banking stocks. Olam Group jumped nearly 8% after clearing the last regulatory hurdle for its Olam Agri divestment.
Global Markets Rally on Geopolitical Easing and Commodity Surge
Global equities and commodities advanced sharply on April 16, 2026, driven by optimism over easing Middle East tensions and a weaker U.S. dollar. Cotton futures rallied over 90 points, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng TECH Index jumped nearly 3% and Indian benchmarks surged.