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Agricultural Commodities Updates: Rubber Plunges by 6.02%
Top commodity losers are Rubber (-6.02%), Cocoa (-2.78%) and Wheat (-2.33%). Gains are led by Sugar (3.05%) and Rice (1.39%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Falls by 2.87%
Top commodity losers are Lithium Carbonate (-2.87%) and Silicon (-1.14%). Gains are led by Silver (2.27%), Iron Ore CNY (1.77%) and Gold (1.49%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Brent Crude Oil Drops by 3.07%
Top commodity losers are Brent Crude Oil (-3.07%), Crude Oil WTI (-2.34%) and Heating Oil (-1.79%). Gains are led by Natural Gas UK (2.10%), Germany Natural Gas THE (2.04%) and Natural Gas EU (1.90%).
FX Updates: Norwegian Krone Depreciates by 0.69%
Top currency losers are Norwegian Krone (-0.69%), Australian Dollar (-0.31%), Turkish Lira (-0.27%) and Dollar Index (-0.06%). Gains are led by South Korean Won (0.67%), Brazilian Real (0.43%), Indian Rupee (0.33%), Euro (0.12%) and British Pound (0.07%). Meanwhile Japanese Yen was little changed.
Brazil
Ibovespa Rises as Bank Gains Offset Commodity Losses
The Ibovespa rose 0.8% to close at 173,295 on Friday, recovering from early losses as gains in financial stocks offset declines in heavyweight commodity shares. Bond yields edged lower as oil prices returned to pre-conflict levels amid easing supply concerns, with more tankers leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This came despite President Donald Trump accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire by targeting cargo ships transiting the strait. Earlier, Iran reaffirmed its right to control shipping through the waterway and warned Gulf states against siding with the US, a day after an attack on a vessel near Oman. Major banks led gains, with Banco do Brasil up 1.4%, Bradesco rising 1.7%, Itaú climbing 1.3%, and Santander advancing 0.6%. On the downside, Vale fell 0.6% despite stronger iron ore prices, while Petrobras dropped 1.0% on lower global oil prices. Braskem plunged 8.4% after a downgrade from Citi.
Canada
TSX Rises on Mining and Tech Gains
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.4% to close at 34,980 on Friday, supported by gains in the mining and technology sectors. Mining shares rose on higher gold prices, helped by a weaker dollar and easing expectations of further US interest rate hikes following the latest PCE data. Also, Canada and Japan advanced cooperation on mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling. Barrick gained 1.6%, while Franco-Nevada rose 2.3%. In tech, Shopify rose 4.6%, backed by its Spring ’26 product rollout, while Constellation Software added 1.9%. Celestica, however, fell 6.6%, tracking weakness on Wall Street. Banking stocks traded lower amid geopolitical tensions after President Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by targeting cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iran reaffirmed its right to control shipping through the waterway and warned Gulf states against siding with the US, a day after an attack on a vessel near Oman.
Crude Falls on Surging Hormuz Shipments
Crude oil fell nearly 4% toward $69 a barrel on Friday, the lowest since February 27, as shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated. Volumes surged as vessels openly navigated the waterway following progress toward a US-Iran peace deal, restoring Persian Gulf exports to roughly 75% of prewar levels. Crucially, Saudi Arabia began loading tankers at its Ras Tanura terminal, signaling a major regional output ramp-up. Middle Eastern producers, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar, are boosting supply despite difficulties securing enough tankers to transport the additional crude. Iraq is also seeking a higher OPEC production quota to recoup the oil sales it lost during the war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by shooting drones at ships in Hormuz. Crude oil recorded an over 10% weekly drop, the largest in a month.
United States
US Stocks Dip as Chipmakers Retreat
US stock indexes closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 inching down 0.05%, the Nasdaq 100 losing 1.1%, and the Dow Jones slipping 44 points. Chipmakers led the declines as investors trimmed positions after Thursday’s rally, which had been fueled by strong guidance from Micron. Its shares fell 6.7%, while peers Nvidia (-1.6%) and Broadcom (-3.7%) also moved lower. The Dow traded more in line with its tech-heavy counterparts after Alphabet (-2.2%) replaced Verizon in the index, though it still ended near record highs. Broader losses were pared as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns, after evidence that tankers continued crossing the Strait of Hormuz improved the supply outlook for Middle Eastern energy and reduced fears of multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes this year. Still, sentiment remained cautious after President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement by firing at cargo ships transiting the Strait, highlighting the fragility of the truce.
United States
Qualcomm Stock Price Hits 7-week Low
Qualcomm shares decreased to 189.53 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Qualcomm lost 18.1%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 20.57%.
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Rubber Plunges by 6.02%
Top commodity losers are Rubber (-6.02%), Cocoa (-2.67%) and Wheat (-2.32%). Gains are led by Sugar (3.07%) and Rice (1.24%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Falls by 2.87%
Top commodity losers are Lithium Carbonate (-2.87%) and Silicon (-1.14%). Gains are led by Silver (2.08%), Iron Ore CNY (1.77%), Platinum (1.36%) and Gold (1.16%).
United States
Analog Devices Stock Price Hits 5-week Low
Analog Devices shares decreased to 383.31 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Analog Devices lost 7.74%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 62.31%.
Energy Commodities Updates: Brent Crude Oil Falls by 4.32%
Top commodity losers are Brent Crude Oil (-4.32%), Crude Oil WTI (-3.62%) and Heating Oil (-2.30%). Gains are led by Natural Gas UK (2.10%), Germany Natural Gas THE (2.04%) and Natural Gas EU (0.83%).
United States
Week Ahead - Jun 29th
Markets will monitor the flow of tankers and commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the recent rebound in traffic drove energy prices to decline. The US will release a batch of labor market data, headlined by the June jobs report, topping off results from the JOLTS, ADP report, and the Challenger job cuts report. Other key data includes the ISM Manufacturing PMI, factory orders, and Case-Schiller home prices. In Europe, the ECB will host speeches by Governing Council members and other central bankers in their annual forum. Also, the Eurozone and its largest economies will publish their inflation rate. In Japan, the Tankan index will take the spotlight along with industrial production, retail sales, and the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, China will post both official and broader industry PMIs.
Germany
DAX Closes at 2-Week Low
The DAX 40 fell further to close about 1.3% down at 24,671 on Friday, the lowest in two weeks, halting a two-day advance. The selloff in chipmakers intensified, pressuring the index, amid global uncertainty around tech stocks and mounting concerns over the rising cost of AI infrastructure. Infineon Technologies sank nearly 5%. Other stocks with exposure to the AI-driven data centers were affected, including Siemens Energy (-5.6%) and Hochtief.(-2.4%). Zalando, on the other hand, plunged 6.3% after the German financial regulator opened an investigation into the online fashion retailer's 2025 report due to suspicions of violations of accounting rules. Volkswagen fell 3.7% after reports the group is considering deeper workforce cuts of up to 100,000 jobs and potential factory closures to restore competitiveness and improve profitability. On the upside, SAP (2.2%) and Beiersdorf (2.1%) were the biggest gainers. For the week, the index recorded a decline of about 1.3%.
United States
US Stocks Trim Losses
US equities cut earlier losses on Friday as lower oil prices softened inflationary risks. The S&P 500 and the Dow swung above the flatline, with the latter set to close at a record high of nearly 52,100. Evidence that oil tankers continued to cross the Strait of Hormuz improved the supply outlook from Middle Eastern energy, easing concerns of multiple rate hikes by the Fed this year. Companies in traditional economic sectors gained, with Visa and Walmart adding over 2%. Meanwhile, Eli Lilly soared 7% after the EU backed the use of its leukemia therapy. On the other hand, the Nasdaq 100 was 0.4% lower on fresh uncertainty on the AI trade. Chip producers slumped to trim yesterday's rally, which stemmed from the strong outlook by Micron. Its stock was 4% down, while Sandisk, Lam Research, and Western Digital fell up to 10%. The Dow is set to trade in more similar direction as tech-heavy counterparts on Monday as Alphabet will replace Verizon.
Euro Area
European Stocks Close Week Lower
European stocks closed firmly lower on Friday amid fresh pressure from banks, auto producers, and companies in the AI infrastructure sector. The Euro STOXX 50 fell 0.9% to 6,212, a 1.2% drop on the week, and the STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.7% to 635.5, unchanged since last Friday. Chip producers in North America reversed their rally stemmed from Micron's strong guidance to reflect fresh skepticism on the AI trade. This dented chip producer Infineon with a 4.3% decline and ASML with a 1% drop, while Siemens Energy, which has large exposure to data center power operations, slide 5.6%. Meanwhile, banks dropped sharply despite further expectations that the ECB may hold off from delivering another rate hike this year after oil prices dropped further. Deutsche Bank dropped 2.7% while BNP Paribas and BBVA fell nearly 2%. Lastly, Volkswagen slipped 3.9% after reports indicated it could cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four factories in its largest overhaul yet.
United Kingdom
FTSE 100 Falls on Friday
The FTSE 100 edged down on Friday, tracking a broader decline in European equities fueled by retreating oil prices and a US technology selloff. Oil prices weakened on growing optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal and restored shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, directly hitting energy heavyweights BP and Shell, which dropped 2% and 0.8% respectively. Globally, market sentiment soured following a slide in Apple shares and reports that OpenAI might delay its initial public offering. This broader risk-off environment dragged down banks like HSBC by over 1.5%, and aerospace manufacturing giants Rolls-Royce (-1.4%). Mining majors Rio Tinto was down 0.4% and Glencore slid over 2%. Defying the downturn, pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca added 1.4%, and consumer staples Unilever rose 0.7% and British American Tobacco gained 1.5%. Despite Friday's loss, the UK index rose 1.5% this week.
Switzerland
Swiss Franc Rebounds From One-Year Low
The Swiss franc strengthened to around $0.807 against a weaker dollar, rebounding from a one-year low of $0.81227 hit on June 24, as sliding oil prices tempered Federal Reserve rate hike bets. Despite gaining ground, the franc remains 4.8% weaker than before the Middle East conflict, and a potential peace deal could further reduce haven demand. The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 0% for a fourth consecutive meeting, maintaining that the current stance remains consistent with price stability and economic growth. However, the SNB revised its inflation outlook higher and reiterated its willingness to intervene in foreign exchange markets if needed. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund reported that Swiss economic growth will slow to 1.1% in 2026 amid weak external demand and tariff uncertainties. The Swiss government also trimmed its own 2026 domestic growth forecast to 0.9%, citing the dampening effects of recent energy price spikes.
FX Updates: Norwegian Krone Drops by 0.66%
Top currency losers are Norwegian Krone (-0.66%), Turkish Lira (-0.26%) and Dollar Index (-0.12%). Gains are led by South Korean Won (0.55%), Brazilian Real (0.41%), Indian Rupee (0.27%) and Euro (0.21%). Meanwhile, British Pound and Japanese Yen were little changed.
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