US markets started the week on a firmer footing, recovering some of Friday’s sharp losses as reports that Israel had paused strikes on Iran eased geopolitical tensions and improved risk sentiment. Technology stocks led gains across US equity markets. Oil prices settled higher after initially surging more than 5%, while gold ended largely unchanged, up 0.04% at $4,330.17 per ounce.
📊 Equities
US equities rebounded on Monday, recovering a portion of Friday’s steep losses. Reports that Israel had paused strikes on Iran helped ease geopolitical tensions and supported risk appetite, with technology stocks leading gains across the broader market.
🛢️ Oil
Commodity markets remained volatile following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East over the weekend. Oil prices initially surged more than 5% during the session before settling higher by the close.
🥇 Gold
Gold experienced another choppy trading session, ultimately ending largely unchanged, up 0.04% at $4,330.17 per ounce.
💵 FX & Bonds
The easing of geopolitical tensions supported a modest improvement in risk sentiment, with currency and bond markets adjusting alongside the broader shift in investor appetite.
📌 Today’s Focus
Attention now turns to any fresh developments from the Middle East, with markets remaining highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines as the primary driver of near-term price action.
🔹 Middle East latest developments
🔹 Israel / Iran ceasefire updates