In this article XAU= .DXY Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 08, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The U.S. move to blockade the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a familiar market response: surging crude prices, rising bond yields and a firmer dollar. But this time, the...
In this article XAU= .DXY Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 08, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The U.S. move to blockade the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a familiar market response: surging crude prices, rising bond yields and a firmer dollar. But this time, the reaction has been notably restrained, barring oil movements. Equities fell relatively modestly Monday, suggesting investors have priced in much of the geopolitical risks and are growing less reactive to headlines. "There's a belief that a lot of this is negotiation tactics," said Billy Leung, investment strategist at Global X ETFs, referring to Trump's announcement. "Markets have reached peak uncertainty. The reaction function is no longer as extreme as before." Asia stock markets were trading broadly lower, but the magnitude of moves was notably muted, with most major benchmarks down around 1%. Futures for key U.S. indexes were also down under 1%. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Gold prices year-to-date Spot gold prices lost about 0.5% to $4,720.28 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index added 0.38%. A stronger dollar makes greenback-priced gold expensive for holders of other currencies, reducing bullion's appeal. Leung said recent market moves suggest investors are becoming more accustomed to geopolitical shocks, with volatility easing compared to earlier weeks. "So I think the market now has a better price and better understanding of the Trump motive," he said. Similarly, Ten Cap's lead portfolio manager, Jun Bei Liu, said that volatility indicators suggest the worst of the panic may have passed. "We saw the VIX pick up a few weeks ago, and that's probably the peak fear and sell off… from here on, it's really the market trying to work [itself] out." A key near-term risk, however, lies in the political timeline surrounding the U.S. military action. Leung pointed to the ...
wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Chinese rare earth producers' shares moved higher on Monday after key producers announced a sharp price hike in rare earth products for Q2, underscoring tightening supply and Beijing’s continued grip on the strategic metals. China Northern Rare Earth and Baotou Steel raised the related‑party transaction price for rare‑earth concentrate to 38,804 yuan per metric to...
wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Chinese rare earth producers' shares moved higher on Monday after key producers announced a sharp price hike in rare earth products for Q2, underscoring tightening supply and Beijing’s continued grip on the strategic metals. China Northern Rare Earth and Baotou Steel raised the related‑party transaction price for rare‑earth concentrate to 38,804 yuan per metric ton for Q2 2026, up roughly 45% from 26,834 yuan in Q1. The move marks one of the steepest increases in recent quarters, with prices climbing multiple consecutive quarters amid tightening supply-demand dynamics. China continues to dominate global rare earth supply chains, accounting for the majority of refining and processing capacity. The pricing is often guided by structured mechanisms and state coordination rather than fully open-market dynamics. The demand remains robust for EVs, wind turbines, consumer electronics, and defense applications, and global buyers have stepped up restocking amid export restriction fears and regional geopolitical tensions. The stock price reaction was immediate in related names: Baotou Steel surged as much as 8.5%, China Northern Rare Earth rose about 3%, and China Rare Earth Resources & Technology gained around 2.5%. More on China CNYA: The Risk-Reward On This Domestic China ETF Isn't Ideal OECD lifts G20 inflation outlook as rising energy prices impact global markets Chinese onshore stocks are the top assets to own amid increased Middle East conflict – strategist Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on iShares MSCI China A ETF Dividend scorecard for iShares MSCI China A ETF
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The threat from the US president has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced Donald Trump has said the US will begin a blockade of the strait of Hormuz, after ceasefire talks with Iran ended without an agreement over the weekend. The strait has emerged as Iran’s most effective weapon in its asymmetric war with the US. Since 28 February, ...
The threat from the US president has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced Donald Trump has said the US will begin a blockade of the strait of Hormuz, after ceasefire talks with Iran ended without an agreement over the weekend. The strait has emerged as Iran’s most effective weapon in its asymmetric war with the US. Since 28 February, the US and Israel have pounded Iran, striking thousands of targets and killing dozens of the country’s most senior leaders. Iran has responded by effectively closing the strait – a vital waterway through which in normal times about 20% of global oil moves – driving up oil prices and fuelling fears of a rise in inflation. Continue reading...
Western Australia is considering its own strategic stockpile of diesel with fuel paid for by the state after the Iran war led to shortages for key industries such as farming and mining. “This would be solely for West Australians and be directed at the discretion of the state government to areas that need it most,” Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said at a press conference on Sunday, adding th...
Western Australia is considering its own strategic stockpile of diesel with fuel paid for by the state after the Iran war led to shortages for key industries such as farming and mining. “This would be solely for West Australians and be directed at the discretion of the state government to areas that need it most,” Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said at a press conference on Sunday, adding that more details would be provided in the coming days and weeks. The reserve would hold “millions of liters” and use “capacity in the existing distribution network,” she said. The minister didn’t immediately respond to request for comment on Monday. Western Australia is the country’s biggest producer of wheat and is home to vast mining operations including iron ore and gold , with Sanderson estimating the state accounts for 25% of the nation’s diesel consumption. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to visit more Southeast Asian nations this week in an effort to shore up fuel supplies as the Iran war shows no signs of abating. Read More: A Distant War Is Reshaping What Australian Farmers Plant Establishing a strategic reserve is a “sensible move,” said Aaron Morey , chief executive officer of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, adding that the CME was looking forward to continuing work with the government “on the design and implementation” of the mechanism. The Western Australian Farmers Federation said that they proposed separate stockpiles at a roundtable with the government on March 10, according to a statement, adding that it would improve supply security for growers.
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