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The FTSE forecast remains positive, with the UK index supported today by a rallying Fresnillo stock, which was shining along with silver prices. Also boosting risk appetite is a potential call between leaders of the world’s two largest economy to resume trade negotiations.

EUR/USD holds above 1.14 ahead of EZ inflation data. FTSE 100 struggles as miners drop after weak Chinese data.

S&P 500 futures have rallied by as much as 24% from the April lows, right around when some financial pundits were calling for a ‘Black Monday’ type of event.

While tech stocks soar, the bond market tells a different story. The US 30-year Treasury yield has risen above 5%, which, if sustained, could potentially trigger risk-off sentiment across markets.

USD/JPY holds steady after recent gains, FOMC minutes are up next. FTSE is cautious with earnings in focus, Kingfisher ahead of the Nvidia main event

In the past two trading sessions, the Nasdaq index has recovered just over 2%, as market confidence has temporarily returned following the latest spike in trade war tensions, which proved to be only a short-lived scare.

Nasdaq 100 forecast darkens after Trump’s latest tariff threats spark sharp market sell-off. The US president targets Apple and the EU in a double-barrelled trade offensive. Meanwhile, fiscal uncertainty compounds the pressure on risk assets.

USD/JPY falls to a 2-week low on US debt concerns. FTSE 100 falls amid souring risk sentiment & disappointing earnings.

EUR/USD rises on continued USD weakness amid debt concerns. FTSE 100 rises, boosted by earnings.

Without a new bearish catalyst, ongoing trade optimism may keep the stock markets supported for a while yet. Our Dow Jones forecast remains mildly positive for now.

Nasdaq 100 forecast supported by trade optimism and renewed boost in chipmakers, and no major bearish catalysts in play, this is allowing dip-buyers to dominate as technical signs point to new highs amid strong bullish momentum