Russian stocks and the ruble are in a strong downward spiral as pressures on the economy mount amid the ongoing attacks by Ukraine. The USD/RUB pair soared to 78.6860, its highest level since April 8, while the MOEX Index remains in a correction after falling by 10% from its highest point this year. Russian ruble
Rolls-Royce share price has wavered in the past few days as demand for UK stocks has waned. After soaring to a record high of 1,531p last week, it ended the week at 1,406p. Still, a potential catalyst may help push the stock back to a record high. Rolls-Royce is working on a narrow-body engine RR
Platinum price made subtle price movements on Monday as the US dollar steadied ahead of the US jobs data. Late last week, the greenback erased most of the week’s gains as geopolitical uncertainties continue to impact the financial market. While the US dollar easing has yielded a slight recovery for the precious and industrial metal,
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock price has suffered a major reversal in the past few weeks, moving from the year-to-date high of $151 on May 27 to $84. This retreat continued even after the company landed a new NASA contract last week. So, is it safe to buy the dip or sell the rip? Rocket
Top software stocks have slumped this year amid the lingering concerns that artificial intelligence tools by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic will hurt their revenue growth in the long term. ServiceNow (NOW) stock is down by 35% this year, while Salesforce (CRM), Workday (WDAY), and Adobe (ADBE) have fallen by over 40%. NOW, CRM, WDAY,
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has performed well this year despite trading within a tight range over the past few weeks. Its total return has risen 19% year-to-date, outperforming Invesco’s QQQ, which has returned 15.2%, as well as JPMorgan’s JEPI at 7.0% and Vanguard’s VOO at 7.53%. SCHD ETF inflows have soared this
Platinum price fell below the crucial zone of $1,650 an ounce on Friday to trade at its lowest level since mid-December 2025. A stronger US dollar continues to fuel the selling pressure, even as progress in the US-Iran peace talks ease inflation concerns. In the ensuing sessions, the market may record subtle movements ahead of
Arabica coffee price eased slightly recently while trading close to the three-week high reached in the previous session. Despite the outlook of a bumper harvest in Brazil, there are concerns over persistent rainfall and its impact on the harvesting and drying process. Besides, the high probability of El Nino has bolstered coffee prices. As a
Crude oil prices are in the spotlight this week as the deal between the United States and Iran is tested. Brent, the global benchmark, ended the week at $73.6, down sharply from year-to-date high of $119.4. WTI has moved below the key support level of $70. US and Iran exchange strikes There are signs that
South Korean stocks have soared in the past few months, with the KOSPI Index doubling this year, helped by the strong performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. It peaked at 9,388 this month and then pulled back to the current 8,410. Still, there is a risk that the index will retreat sharply once the ongoing