Global markets showed mixed performance amid easing U.S. inflation data (cooler-than-expected June CPI), solid bank earnings, and ongoing Middle East tensions (U.S.-Iran related), which drove oil prices higher. U.S. indices were mostly positive with tech resilience, while European markets edged up modestly. Asian markets were mixed. Bonds saw yields ease slightly after inflation data but remain elevated. Precious metals rebounded modestly; crypto was volatile but showed some recovery. Geopolitical risks and Fed policy expectations (rate hike bets) remain key themes.
Global Commodities & Assets
- Global Oil: Brent Crude around $85–87/bbl (up sharply ~2–11% intraday amid Hormuz/ Iran tensions); WTI near $79–80/bbl. Spike reflects supply disruption fears.
- Global Gold: Spot ~$4,017–4,018/oz (up ~0.4%, reclaiming $4,000 level).
- Global Silver: Spot ~$58/oz (up ~0.75%, rebounding).
- Global Crypto: Bitcoin ~$62,000–64,500 (volatile, down ~1–2% recently but some recovery post-CPI); broader market mixed with ETH around $1,770–1,880.
- Global Bonds: U.S. 10Y Treasury yield ~4.58–4.61% (eased slightly post-CPI but elevated); 30Y near 5.1%. Higher yields reflect inflation/oil concerns and hawkish Fed views.
North America
- DJIA: ~52,508 (+0.02%).
- S&P 500: ~7,543–7,555 (+0.38–0.42%).
- NASDAQ Composite: ~26,107 (+0.90%).
- Russell 2000: Positive ~0.43%.
- NYSE Composite: ~23,847 (-0.21%).
- S&P/TSX Composite (Canada): Limited specifics; regional stability noted in broader North American gains.
- S&P/BMV IPC (Mexico): Not detailed in major updates; following U.S. sentiment.
Europe
- DAX (Germany): ~25,147 (+0.13%).
- FTSE 100 (UK): ~10,529 (+0.30%).
- CAC 40 (France): ~8,367 (+0.03%).
- EURO STOXX 50: ~6,280 (+0.15%).
- AEX (Netherlands), IBEX 35 (Spain), FTSE MIB (Italy), SMI (Switzerland), BEL 20 (Belgium), ATX (Austria), OMXS30 (Sweden), OMXC25 (Denmark), WIG20 (Poland): Modest gains in line with STOXX; defense/energy sectors supported by geopolitics.
- MOEX Russia Index: Positive in regional updates (~0.9% prior session).
Asia-Pacific
- Nikkei 225 (Japan): ~67,743–68,558 (+0.74–1.20%).
- Shanghai Composite (China): Positive ~1.3–1.4% in recent sessions.
- Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong): ~24,341 (+0.52%).
- SZSE Component, China A50: Following Shanghai gains.
- Taiwan Weighted Index: Mixed/limited details.
- KOSPI (South Korea): ~6,857 (+0.73%); volatile recently.
- NIFTY 50 & S&P BSE Sensex (India): Mixed; some pressure noted.
- S&P/ASX 200 (Australia): Mild declines or flat (~ -0.2 to +0.3% range in sessions).
- All Ordinaries, NZX 50 (New Zealand): Aligned with ASX.
- SET Index (Thailand), JKSE (Indonesia), FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI: Regional stability with minor variations.
Middle East & Africa / Other
- Tadawul All Share Index (Saudi Arabia): Energy-driven gains from oil spike.
- TA-35 (Israel): Geopolitics impact.
- BIST 100 (Turkey): Limited specifics.
Latin America
- Bovespa / Ibovespa (Brazil): Commodity-sensitive; supported by oil.
- S&P Merval (Argentina), S&P IPSA (Chile): Following global risk sentiment.
Note: Prices are approximate closes/open as of July 14, 2026, based on available market reports; real-time values fluctuate. Markets remain sensitive to geopolitical developments and central bank signals.
