CPI Hits 4.2% as US Strikes Iran and Markets Plummeted

CPI Hits 4.2% as US Strikes Iran and Markets Plummeted

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, US forces launched airstrikes on Iran after markets closed — capping a session in which the Dow had already shed 953 points, the S&P 500 dropped 1.6%, and headline CPI came in at 4.2% for the first time in three years. We dig into what the core inflation read means for the Fed, why the semiconductor sector is bleeding for the fourth time in five sessions, and what a widening Middle East conflict could mean for oil and overnight futures. We also break down the FX picture across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY, a historic single-day collapse in Gold, and the corporate stories you need to know — from a 27% crater in Super Micro Computer to 20%-plus earnings surges from Cracker Barrel and Casey's. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Gold and Silver Tumble as Bitcoin Slides Toward Bear Market Territory

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, gold and silver endured a brutal session while Bitcoin slid to a level where more than half of its circulating supply is now in the red — a signal that has historically marked a bear-market floor. We also break down why the Monday chip rebound fell apart, what oil's sharp drop on Strait of Hormuz relief means for energy stocks, and why the looming $1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO is making investors nervous. Plus we cover EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, South Korea's record-breaking Kospi surge, and the key movers driving the day. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chips Surge 5% and Intel Jumps 11% as Nasdaq Fights Back

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the semiconductor sector staged a dramatic comeback after its worst session in years, with Intel surging on a major Google deal and Micron reclaiming a large slice of Friday's losses. The Middle East remained a live threat as Iranian strikes sent oil spiking before a last-minute Trump intervention steadied the ceasefire — for now. We also cover a wild intraday reversal in gold, a Bitcoin-fuelled surge in crypto stocks, and a brutal session across Asia-Pacific where South Korea's Kospi posted its worst single-day drop since 2020. Plus full FX coverage of EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jobs Shock Slams Nasdaq 4% While Gold and Silver Collapse

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, a much hotter-than-expected US jobs report sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a violent tech sell-off and a surge in Treasury yields. The Nasdaq suffered its worst single-day decline in over a year, with semiconductor names leading the carnage, while precious metals took a brutal hit as the dollar surged. We also cover the major technical breakdowns across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, Bitcoin cracking below $60,000, and what the looming SpaceX IPO had to do with the chaos on Wall Street. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

AI Trade Cracks as Dow Surges to Record 51,562 and Broadcom Sinks 12%

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow Jones surges 875 points to a fresh record at 51,562 as investors rotate hard out of semiconductors and AI names — with Broadcom's revenue miss dragging the Nasdaq into the red and sparking heavy losses across chip stocks. We dig into whether this is a healthy pause or the start of something more serious for the AI trade, and cover oil's surprise 3% drop despite Iran striking Kuwait Airport and US forces intercepting ballistic missiles. We also break down Bitcoin's brutal 13% weekly slide, a sharp rebound in Gold and Silver, and a wild session for individual names from PVH to Blackstone. Plus the full EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/CHF technical picture. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.