July 08, 2026
"Price action in markets over the last seven trading days has been alarming, not just when it falls, but also when it rises," one analyst says
Bond yields have moved higher as investors reassess inflation and interest-rate risks
Markets settled into a more measured tone on Gulf developments as the initial excitement over the preliminary agreement began to fade
"The lack of details especially on freedom of shipping is a concern but not one that should constrain markets today,” one analyst says
A strategist in Singapore says that trimming positions on tech stocks might be prudent, especially in the face of a re-escalation of the Iran war
Investors remain cautious as concerns rise over the AI-driven market rally
Power-saving curbs return nationwide as Eid relaxation ends and demand pressures rise again
US allies bypass sidelined diplomats, relying on presidential back channels amid erratic signals from the president
