Hang Seng Index: Strong China GDP and Trade Tensions Drive Market Divergence.Hang Seng rebounds on upbeat China GDP, retail sales surge, and Beijing stimulus pledges, defying US market losses and tariff headwinds.
In New York, the Dow Jones Index fell 527 points or 1.33 percent on Thursday. Leading the losses are Walmart (-0.27%), UnitedHealth (-0.26%) and Travelers Companies (-0.09%).
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bears Dominate, but Support Hints at Possible Rebound.While natural gas remains in a downtrend, Thursday's outside day and Fibonacci support hint at a potential short-term reversal if there is a signal.
GBPUSD increased to a 28-week high of 1.33. Over the past 4 weeks, British Pound US Dollar gained 2.17%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 7.41%.
Oil News: Geopolitical Heat Sparks Oil Rally—Even as Long-Term Outlook Turns Bearish.Crude oil rallies 5.18% despite bearish oil outlook from IEA, EIA, and OPEC+. Traders eye short-term upside on sanctions, tariffs, and supply risk.