In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, markets rotated sharply as investors moved out of high-flying technology and AI stocks and into industrials, defence, and energy. We break down the Dow’s rebound toward 49,300, a flat S&P 500 masking heavy tech selling, and a global pullback in semiconductors across the US, Europe, and Asia. The episode covers rising Treasury yields, strong US productivity data, a near-5% surge in oil prices on Venezuela and supply fears, continued strength in gold, volatility in silver, and key FX technical levels in EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD as markets reposition ahead of major US jobs data.

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In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, Wall Street paused after early record highs as profit-taking and fresh White House policy comments weighed on sentiment, while global markets delivered mixed performances. We cover the Dow’s pullback from intraday highs, selective strength in the Nasdaq, pressure on defence and energy stocks following comments on buybacks and Venezuelan crude supply, record gains in Germany’s DAX and South Korea’s Kospi, and falling Treasury yields after weaker US jobs data. The episode also examines sharp volatility in gold and silver, key FX levels across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD and USD/JPY, and major single-stock movers including biotech surges, defence sell-offs, and fresh takeover speculation.

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Dow Jones breaks above 49,000 as global markets rally, silver explodes to fresh highs, and AI-driven stocks push US and European equities to record levels despite geopolitical tensions around Venezuela. In this episode of Market Brief - After Hours, we break down the surge in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Europe’s inflation-driven equity rally, the powerful breakout in silver and continued strength in gold, falling oil prices, and key technical levels across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/JPY, alongside major stock movers in AI, data storage, and M&A shaping the early market narrative of 2026.

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In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, global markets surged despite major geopolitical shockwaves after the US operation in Venezuela, with investors pushing equities to fresh record highs across the US, Europe and Asia. We break down the Dow’s rally toward 49,000, gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq driven by semiconductors, Europe’s defence-led surge with the FTSE 100 closing above 10,000, and record moves in Japan and South Korea. The episode also covers rising oil prices, powerful breakouts in gold and silver, strength in Bitcoin above $94,000, easing Treasury yields, and key technical levels across EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY as markets balance risk-on momentum with cautious macro signals.

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In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, markets opened 2026 with a selective and cautious tone as the FTSE 100 briefly crossed the historic 10,000 level, European equities rallied on banks and defence stocks, and US markets delivered a mixed start to the year amid rotation within technology. We break down the divergence between semiconductor strength and software weakness on Wall Street, record moves in South Korea driven by chip demand, volatility in gold and silver prices, softer oil markets, and key shifts across major FX pairs including EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD. The episode also covers notable stock movers in AI, energy and retail as investors position for a more selective trading environment in the year ahead.

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In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, global markets diverged as European equities pushed to new record highs while US stocks paused after recent gains, led by weakness in large-cap technology and AI shares. We explore the contrast between surging European indices driven by mining and defence stocks, softer sentiment on Wall Street, mixed signals from Asian markets, and sharp moves in commodities with silver extending a powerful rally and gold consolidating after recent highs. The episode also covers key currency and macro developments, including shifts in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, steady oil prices amid geopolitical tension, mixed Treasury yields following Federal Reserve minutes, and notable corporate movers shaping year-end positioning.

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In today’s Market Brief - After Hours, markets pulled back from recent record highs as profit-taking hit US equities, led by weakness in technology and AI stocks. We cover declines across the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, extreme volatility in precious metals with a sharp reversal in silver and a pullback in gold after record highs, and mixed performance across European and Asian markets. The episode also breaks down key moves in forex, bonds, oil, and housing, including EUR/USD consolidation, GBP/USD strength, USD/JPY range trading, rising oil prices on geopolitical risk, easing Treasury yields, and notable stock movers as investors reassess risk heading into year-end.

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In tonight’s Market Brief - After Hours, global equities extended gains as technology and artificial intelligence stocks pushed US and European indices to fresh record highs. We cover the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally led by semiconductors, resilient US growth data and its impact on Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, record closes across Europe, and continued strength in Asia. The episode also breaks down major moves in forex, commodities, and crypto, including bullish momentum in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, consolidation in USD/JPY, explosive rallies in gold and silver, steady oil prices, and notable stock movers such as Nvidia, Broadcom, Novo Nordisk, and crypto-linked equities as investors position into a holiday-shortened week.

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In tonight’s Morning After-Market Brief, US stocks extended gains as artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares powered the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones higher in a holiday-shortened week. We cover renewed strength in AI and cloud infrastructure, contrasting weakness in European markets driven by poor UK data and renewable energy sell-offs, and strong gains across Asia following resilient exports and central bank decisions. The episode also breaks down key moves in forex, commodities, and bonds, including EUR/USD and GBP/USD breakouts, USD/JPY consolidation, rising oil prices on geopolitical risk, record highs in gold and silver, and notable stock movers across technology, energy, and transport as investors position for year-end.

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In tonight’s Market Brief - After Hours, markets ended the week higher as technology and AI stocks rebounded, lifting the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones for a second straight session. We cover renewed strength in semiconductors and cloud infrastructure, record highs across European equities, a Bank of Japan rate hike, and mixed economic signals from the UK and Germany. The episode also breaks down key moves in forex, commodities, and crypto, including USD/JPY strength, rising oil prices, a silver breakout, and gains in Bitcoin and crypto-linked stocks as investors turn selective ahead of the new week.

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