Wall Street closes sharply higher as Nvidia sparks a broad AI-led rally, gold and silver surge, oil slips
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher in a broad risk-on session, led by Nvidia’s double-digit jump and strong gains across the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000. Tech, chips and megacap growth names outperformed, while crude oil and natural gas fell. Precious metals also surged, with gold, silver, palladium and platinum all posting outsized gains. The move points to a market that is rewarding AI exposure and easing energy costs at the same time, even as the size of the metal rally suggests a powerful macro and positioning-driven bid. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as DAX leads, precious metals surge and natural gas slips
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by a sharp DAX advance, while precious metals posted outsized gains and natural gas fell. The move came alongside a firmer euro and pound, a softer dollar against the yuan, and a modest pullback in Brent crude, leaving the session defined by risk appetite in stocks and a powerful bid in metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher as Tech, Metals and Small Caps Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in Nasdaq-linked technology shares, AI and chip stocks, and a sharp jump in precious metals. The S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000 all moved higher, while energy shares lagged as WTI crude and natural gas fell. Bitcoin and ether also advanced, adding to the broad-based bid across equities and alternative assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US security and energy moves dominate as Pacific and Asia tensions flare
The United States has agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.2bn to abandon offshore wind projects in America and shift investment towards gas, a striking reversal that underlines the Trump administration's push away from renewables. 🔗On the security front, US intelligence has warned that Russia could test a NATO country within weeks, with officials saying Moscow may seek to provoke an alliance member as early as this autumn. 🔗 At the same time, President Donald Trump has threatened leakers after reports deepened that US munitions stocks are under strain during the war with Iran. 🔗In East Asia, South Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
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Trump threatens leakers as reports of US munitions shortages deepen amid Iran war
President Donald Trump has escalated his public response to reports that US munitions stocks may be under strain during the war with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened jail terms for people he described as leakers. He also said large amounts were being manufactured and shipped as needed, rejecting the suggestion that the military was running short.The latest reporting said Trump asked Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth about the issue at a cabinet meeting at Camp David last Friday, with the Washington Post citing two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Metals Surge, DAX Leads, FTSE Flat, and FX Stays Cautious
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear risk-on tone in continental equities, led by a near 2% jump in the DAX, while the FTSE 100 was essentially unchanged. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posted outsized gains. Natural gas fell, Brent was slightly softer, and major FX pairs were modestly lower against the dollar. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive commodities and selective equity strength, with Germany’s benchmark setting the pace. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends rally, gold and silver surge while Korea lags sharply
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed but with clear leadership from Japan and Australia, while South Korea sold off hard. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.9% and the Nikkei 225 ETF gained +3.2%, but the Kospi fell -5.1%. In commodities, gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains, while WTI crude and natural gas weakened. The yen also softened against the dollar, adding another layer to the regional cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Gold and Silver Extend a Powerful Rally, Korea Slumps
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in risk appetite, Japan and Australia advanced strongly while Korea and Hong Kong weakened. The Nikkei 225 rose +3.1%, the ASX 200 gained +3.3%, and the Nikkei ETF tracked the move higher, while the Kospi fell -4.5% and the Hang Seng slipped -1.3%. In commodities, gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged, while WTI crude and natural gas declined, and the yen weakened further against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as megacap tech, AI chips and precious metals power a broad rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, led by a powerful surge in megacap technology and AI-linked shares. Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta posted double-digit gains, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both advanced strongly. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium also rallied, suggesting investors rotated toward both growth and hard assets. Energy lagged, with WTI crude and natural gas lower, while Apple was the standout large-cap decliner. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine war intensify
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, prompting a major escalation in the response as there are concerns the virus may be mutating. 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened as Iran enforced a near total closure of the waterway while indirect talks with Oman continued, and shipping groups warned against any compulsory transit charges. 🔗 🔗 Iran also tightened internal security at home, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very difficult after the reported wounding of the leader.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 20:27 LONDON
Europe closes higher as gold and silver surge, Brent slips, and autos catch a bid
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 edged up more modestly. The session was defined by a sharp rally in precious metals, a drop in Brent crude, and a softer USD/JPY, with global autos also outperforming. The move points to a market still balancing risk appetite with a strong defensive bid in metals and a cooling in energy prices. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Metals Surge, Oil Slips and Tech Leads a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: US stocks opened sharply higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all posting strong gains in early trade. The move was led by tech, chips and defense shares, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged and WTI crude fell. The opening tone points to a market that is embracing lower energy costs, stronger risk appetite and a powerful rotation into growth and cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
Europe opens higher as gold, silver and autos surge, while Brent and natural gas slide
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear risk-on tone in equities and a powerful bid in precious metals, while energy prices softened. The DAX led regional gains, the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced, and the FTSE 100 was fractionally lower. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains, with global autos also sharply higher. Brent crude and natural gas moved lower, and the dollar was mixed against major peers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei extends gains, gold surges and crude slips
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split screen, Japan and Australia advanced while Hong Kong weakened, and the biggest moves came from precious metals, autos and Korea. The Nikkei 225 finished up +2.1% at 65,683.26, the ASX 200 rose +3.4% to 9,271.6, and the Hang Seng fell -1.6% to 25,440.83. Gold climbed +6.9% to 4,313.4, WTI crude dropped -6.1% to 75.41, and USD/JPY eased to 157.839, a move that points to a softer dollar backdrop for parts of the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says
The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
US stocks near record high as oil falls after Trump claims Iran talks are under way
US equities moved close to record highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were under way, while Brent crude fell sharply on the same day. The market reaction came amid conflicting accounts from Washington and Tehran about the status of the communications. The moves added a fresh financial-market dimension to the wider dispute over the war on Iran.The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and finished just below its closing record of 7,620.90 set on 2 June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.3% to a record high of 53,178.41, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.1% and remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
