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Financial Market Preview - Thursday 2-Apr
Episode 63
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
US equity futures lower with S&P down. Bonds are firmer, with treasury yields backing up. US 10-year adds 3 bps to 4.4%. Similar move seen in Gilts. Bund higher at 3%. Dollar rallies. Oil sharply higher. WTI crude above $106/bbl and Brent near $108. Gold lower. Industrial metals lower. Bitcoin falls. European equity markets are lower, Asian equity markets under pressure, with deep losses for Kospi. Nikkei is more than 2% lower. Hang Seng also weaker. Sentiment deteriorated after Trump's address on Iran. While he touted military accomplishments and reiterated aim of ending strikes in 2-3 weeks, he also hinted at escalation and there was a lack of emphasis on negotiations for a clear pathway to end conflict. He reiterated threat to destroy energy plants if no deal reached. Note that earlier reports mentioned ceasefire offer conditional on reopening Strait of Hormuz, but NY Times intel sources said Iran sees no reason for serious talks amid belief it has leverage.Companies mentioned: Kakao Mobility, Uber, Amazon, Globalstar, Estee Lauder, Puig
