Oil at $100: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hits Capital Markets
Brent crude topped $100 as Iranian gunboats threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what the oil shock means for energy debt, sovereign bonds, and Fed policy.
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China’s Q1 2026 GDP Surprise: The Divergence Trade Taking Shape
China’s economy grew 5% in Q1 2026, beating 4.8% forecasts as Western markets face Iran-driven energy shocks and record-low consumer confidence. Here’s what it means for global capital markets.
Quantum Computing Stocks Surge Again: The 2026 Sector Wave
IonQ surged 20%, D-Wave 16%, Xanadu 29% — all in one session. Here’s what’s fueling the quantum computing sector wave in April 2026.
IMF Slashes Global Growth Outlook: Capital Markets on Alert
The IMF has cut its 2026 global growth outlook amid the Iran energy crisis, sticky inflation, and US-China tariffs. Here’s what capital markets need to watch.
The Dollar Is Falling. What Capital Markets Are Telling Us.
The DXY is sliding as Iran ceasefire unwinds safe-haven trades. Here’s what dollar weakness means for bonds, commodities, emerging markets, and equities.
Vietnam Joins FTSE Emerging Markets. Billions Will Follow.
FTSE Russell confirmed Vietnam’s upgrade to emerging market status, triggering a 4.4% VN-Index rally and setting the stage for billions in passive fund inflows.