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Financial Agenda – Week of April 20 to 24

The week kicks off with strong activity in options, especially among car rental companies.

Macro & Micro Financial Agenda – Week of April 6 to 10

The week kicks off with the release of the ISM Services PMI (4:00 PM), a key indicator of the health of the US services sector. Any surprises could impact the dollar and US indices.

Weekly Agenda March 30 to April 3, 2026

The week begins with a major event for financial markets: the speech by the Federal Reserve Chairman. Any hint about the direction of US interest rates could trigger increased volatility.

Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran Tensions and Hormuz Disruptions

Crude Volatility: Hormuz Tensions Keep Energy Markets on Edge

Energy markets remain on edge as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt flows and drive volatility in oil prices.

Global Market Update: Crude Retreats and Equities Bounce on Ceasefire Hopes

Ceasefire or Smoke? Markets Brace for a Tactical Shift

Market volatility spikes as ceasefire rumors and geopolitical shifts create a high-stakes environment for multi-asset traders.

Oil Near $113 as Hormuz Deadline Looms, Market Report

The Hormuz Ultimatum: Global Energy and Markets on a Knife Edge

Brent crude stays near $113 while US futures signal a volatile start as the Hormuz deadline nears.

Stock Market & Macro Agenda – Week of March 23 to 27

The week kicks off marked by stock market volatility, with special attention on Coinbase and Lululemon, whose implied volatility is surging on the options market.

The Fed Has Its Hands Tied—And Powell Knows It.

He arrived relaxed. Almost serene. He even managed to make the journalists in the room laugh. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, delivered last night what could very well be his second-to-last press conference. His term ends on May 15. And clearly, that brings a sense of freedom.

Energy Surges as Middle East Tensions Hit Supply

Energy prices surge and global markets pivot to a defensive stance as Middle East tensions disrupt critical oil and gas flows.