OpenAI IPO Delay Fears Sink Nasdaq 4.6% as Chip Stocks Crash

UK GDP Grows as Alphabet Drops 4% and SpaceX Shorts Hit 29%

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, a sharp chip sector selloff and Alphabet's 4% drop on a delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro launch dragged tech lower, even as US earnings season quietly beats expectations. We break down TSMC's capex shock, a brutal session across Asian chip stocks, and the UK's surprising return to GDP growth. We also cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF, plus moves in gold, silver, oil and a striking surge in SpaceX short interest. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

PPI Cools as Apple Hits Record High While PayPal Soars 17%

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, PayPal shares exploded higher on a blockbuster takeover bid while Apple notched a fresh record high as a cooler-than-expected PPI report reshaped rate hike expectations. We break down the rotation out of chipmakers into big tech, a historic single-day rally in South Korea's KOSPI, and a major technical breakout in GBPUSD alongside moves in EURUSD, USDCHF and AUDUSD. Plus, Lucid Group's relief rally, Pentair's plunge, and why gold and silver are heading in opposite directions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

IBM Crashes 25% as Cool Inflation Data Sends Nasdaq Surging

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, IBM crashed 25% on a grim profit warning that dragged the Dow, even as a much-cooler-than-expected June inflation print sent the Nasdaq surging and reshaped bets on the Fed's next move. Fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran kept oil markets volatile, while Asia staged a dramatic intraday reversal. We break down moves in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY, plus a huge day for cybersecurity stocks and a big earnings beat from Goldman Sachs. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gold Crashes 3% as Oil Spikes 9% on Hormuz Blockade Shock

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Iran and the U.S. exchanged airstrikes over the weekend, triggering a shock Hormuz Strait blockade announcement that sent oil prices surging and rattled equities worldwide. Tech and semiconductor stocks bore the brunt of the selloff in the U.S. and Asia, while gold and silver puzzlingly cratered instead of acting as safe havens. We cover the moves across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF, plus a look at SpaceX's wild post-IPO ride and the week ahead with CPI data and bank earnings. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Meta Surges 15% as Circle Wins Bank Approval for $73B in USDC

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Meta capped off its best week since early 2024 on the back of a bullish AI cost-structure note, helping drive the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to weekly gains. Stablecoin issuer Circle also made history, winning trust bank approval to manage over $73 billion in USDC reserves directly. We break down the SK Hynix Nasdaq debut, Bitcoin's push toward multi-week highs, and cooling inflation across Europe, plus full technical levels across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CHF. We also run through the day's biggest individual stock movers heading into the weekend. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.