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Key Takeaways
- US Equity Futures rebound as the Nasdaq 100 (NDAQ) rises 1.3% following a heavy 5.5% weekly sell-off in AI-related technology stocks.
- Brent Crude prices fall 1.8% to $107.90 after President Trump signed an executive order waiving key Russia-related sanctions, potentially boosting global fuel exports.
- The Euro (EUR) remains under heavy selling pressure, hitting a 16-month low against the British Pound (GBP) due to escalating political unrest and fiscal instability in France.
- NZD/USD maintains a bullish bias, with traders targeting the 0.5690 level as the US Dollar faces renewed downward pressure from retreating Treasury yields.
US Tech Stocks Eye Recovery After AI Rout
US markets are signaling a turnaround on Monday as investors move to stabilize portfolios following a volatile week for the technology sector. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 (NDAQ) and S&P 500 (SPY) rose 1.3% and 0.8% respectively during early trading, suggesting a relief rally as fears over AI infrastructure spending begin to moderate.
The recovery follows a significant "de-risking" event on Friday where chipmakers and AI-focused firms saw sharp declines amid concerns over rising credit spreads and massive capital expenditure obligations. In Asia, Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) and SK Hynix helped lift South Korea's Kospi index by 1.8%, recovering some ground after an 11% drop the previous week.
Energy Markets React to Russia Sanctions Waiver
Global oil benchmarks retreated on Monday morning following a surprise policy shift from Washington. Brent Crude fell approximately $1.43 to $108.43 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 0.52% to trade near $100.88.
The pullback was triggered by President Trump's decision to waive sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, a move expected to allow for higher Russian fuel exports, including a deal to bring Russian diesel to the US. Despite the price drop, analysts at Danske Bank warn that supply risks remain elevated due to ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and continued threats to vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euro Weakens Amid French Political Turmoil
The Euro continues to struggle against major G10 currencies, specifically the British Pound, as domestic issues in France weigh on the single currency. The EUR/GBP cross declined toward 0.8420 on Monday as violent protests and a lack of parliamentary support for the 2027 budget fueled investor anxiety.
France's debt risk premium has reached its widest level since the 2012 debt crisis, with the national budget deficit widening to 5.8% of GDP. Market sentiment remains bearish as traders watch for the potential of the Euro to slip further if the French government fails to secure its fiscal consolidation plans.
Kiwi Dollar Gains as US Yields Retreat
The NZD/USD pair has found support near the 0.5650 level, bolstered by a broader pullback in US Treasury yields. Traders are currently targeting the 0.5690 resistance area, encouraged by hawkish communications from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) which suggested that further interest rate hikes remain a possibility.
While the New Zealand Dollar has faced a long-term downward trend, the current technical setup shows a bullish engulfing pattern on daily charts. This suggests that the recent bearish momentum may have peaked, particularly as the US Dollar loses its interest-rate-driven advantage.
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