Author: FX

The broader market mood is once again looking more mixed, in trying to digest US-Iran developments this week. But in the context of US equities, there is a different narrative running as we saw a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks yesterday.Dip buyers managed to salvage things right before the close but there were still some steep losses for the likes of Broadcom (-12.6%) and Micron (-7.7%). And we’re seeing more of that once again today, with Nasdaq futures down 0.9% but Dow futures being up by 0.2% as the rotation into value sectors continue to play out.In pre-market trading, Broadcom…

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S&P slams the hatchFor months, Wall Street had been treating SpaceX’s eventual S&P 500 inclusion as a foregone conclusion. The assumption was simple. Launch the largest IPO in history, wait six months, then stand back as an estimated $14 billion wave of passive money flooded into the stock.On Thursday, S&P Dow Jones quietly pulled the emergency brake.In a move that caught much of the market off guard, S&P rejected proposals that would have accelerated entry for mega-cap IPOs. The index keeper decided not to shorten the 12-month seasoning period, not to waive profitability requirements, and not to relax public float…

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The Quantum Trend Sniper Indicator MT4 aims to solve this exact issue. By combining trend direction, momentum, and volatility into a single visual tool, it highlights high-probability entry points and helps traders avoid chasing price. It’s designed for precision without cluttering your chart, giving you confidence when executing trades. Traders using this indicator on GBP/JPY during London sessions noticed clear buy signals aligning with trend pullbacks, reducing missed opportunities. That said, understanding how it works and adjusting settings per currency pair is crucial for consistent results. Let’s break down how this tool operates, its practical applications, and what to watch…

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Summary:Explosion reported near Oman’s Mina al Fahal crude terminal on the Gulf of Oman; cause unclear but an alleged drone attack has been cited, extending conflict risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz to open-water export infrastructure, oil tracked broadly sidewaysJapan April real wages rose for a fourth consecutive month, the longest such streak in five years; wages and household spending both beat forecasts, strengthening the BOJ’s case for a rate hike at its June 15-16 meetingFinance Minister Katayama renewed yen intervention warnings with USD/JPY around 160; the pair barely moved as dollar trading was broadly subdued ahead of US payrolls…

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