Federal Reserve: Transition Under Pressure
Sentiment Erodes Further as Cost Pressures Accumulate
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in its May 8 Employment Situation release, reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by a seasonally adjusted 115,000 in April. The figure nearly doubled the consensus estimate of 62,000 and followed a revised 185,000 gain in March. The back-to-back …
Trend Structure: Complete Structural Breakdown — Bear Phase Fully Entrenched
Trend Structure: Bullish Trend Fully Reversed — Bearish Phase Dominant
WTI Crude Oilfutures dropped over 7% this week, trading near $95 per barrel on May 8 as Trump confirmed the Iran ceasefire remains intact following US-Iranian naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA warns 14 million barrels per day remain offline.Key HighlightsWTI …
Gasoline futures traded around USD 3.50 per gallon on May 8, climbing toward a four-year high as the Strait of Hormuz remained suspended, US inventories fell for an 11th consecutive week, and global refinery capacity shifted away from gasoline production ahead of peak summerDemand.Key …
The Global Benchmark Feels Hormuz First
Copper futures climbed above USD 6.21 per pound on May 8, 2026, matching January record highs as AI infrastructureDemand, a China sulphuric acid export ban, and Middle EastSupplydisruptions reshape the global copper market.Key HighlightsCopper futures climbed above USD 6.21 per pound today, matching the …
A Market Caught Between Diplomacy and Data