January 26 – Daily Market Update

Market Updates, مستجدات الأسواق اليومية / PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team

26 January 2026 – Daily Market Updates Markets Daily – Broad Market Update Overview Risk appetite softened to start the week as investors balanced haven demand with a busy slate of central bank meetings and corporate earnings. Precious metals rallied, natural gas spiked on extreme weather, the dollar eased, and Japanese equities underperformed following recent volatility in local rates. Market snapshot (as of 05:11 am ET; levels subject to change) Spot gold: 5084.96 (+1.95%) NYMEX natural gas: 6.21 (+17.74%) S&P 500 futures: 6928.5 (-0.25%) Nikkei 225: 52885.25 (-1.79%) What’s driving markets Haven bid lifts gold: Bullion’s latest surge reflects a mix of softer dollar, ongoing geopolitical unease, and demand for portfolio hedges amid uncertain policy paths. Lower real yields and continued diversification flows from global reserve managers have also supported prices. Energy price spike: US natural gas jumped on widespread cold weather, stronger heating demand, and pockets of supply disruption. The move puts utilities, independent gas producers, and weather‑sensitive industries in focus, while airlines monitor operational impacts. Dollar retreats, yen firms: The greenback slipped for a third session as traders assessed interest‑rate differentials and potential policy signaling. The yen’s rebound keeps markets attentive to possible official measures to curb excessive FX volatility. Equities tread carefully: US equity futures are slightly lower as investors await mega‑cap tech results and key policy decisions. In Asia, Japan lagged amid rate‑market swings; broader regional performance was mixed. European trade opened cautiously with defensive tilts evident. Policy and politics: A US government funding deadline looms, adding another layer of near‑term uncertainty to the macro backdrop. This week’s key events Central banks: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave rates unchanged, with guidance on balance‑sheet policy and the path of cuts in focus. Other decisions and updates are due across Canada, Brazil, and parts of Asia and Europe. Data watch: Global releases include measures of consumer confidence, manufacturing activity, inflation, labor conditions, trade, and orders. In the US, durable goods, jobless claims, producer prices, and regional manufacturing surveys will help refine growth and inflation narratives. Earnings: A heavy reporting calendar spans technology, financials, industrials, and consumer sectors. Results and guidance from large‑cap platforms and payments networks will help set the tone for profit growth, capex, and AI‑related demand through mid‑year. Asset class highlights Commodities: Gold’s momentum underscores ongoing demand for hedges. The natural gas rally tightens winter margins and could add short‑term volatility to power markets. Industrial metals remain sensitive to AI‑driven demand expectations and China growth signals. Currencies: A softer dollar aided commodities and select EM FX, while the yen’s strength and intervention watch dominated G10 headlines. FX volatility remains elevated into central bank meetings. Rates: Sovereign curves are choppy as investors weigh policy paths against growth risks. Moves in Japanese government bonds continue to ripple across global duration, reinforcing the need to monitor cross‑market correlations. Credit: Primary issuance remains active, with spreads broadly stable. Any sustained uptick in rates volatility or shutdown headlines could test risk appetite near‑term. Sectors to watch Precious metals miners on bullion strength. Energy: natural gas‑levered producers and utilities; weather risk for airlines and logistics. Technology and semiconductors ahead of major earnings. Defense, aerospace, and industrials tied to order backlogs and supply‑chain normalization. Consumer discretionary for signs of demand resilience into spring. Risk considerations Policy uncertainty around US funding and fiscal negotiations. Rate‑sensitive volatility tied to central bank decisions and guidance. Weather‑related disruptions affecting energy and transportation. Geopolitical developments and FX intervention risk. House view With policy, earnings, and macro data colliding in a single week, expect higher‑than‑usual headline sensitivity. Many investors are emphasizing liquidity buffers, diversified hedges, and disciplined rebalancing while awaiting clearer signals on growth, inflation, and the timing of rate cuts. Important information This material is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or strategy. Market prices and data are subject to change. Consider your financial circumstances and objectives before making investment decisions. 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Weekly Global Market News – January 26

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Weekly Global Market Updates – January 26 Week Ahead: Policy, politics and profits collide A busy stretch lies ahead for markets. Central banks take the stage, geopolitics nudges the investment narrative, and earnings season shifts into a higher gear with market leaders across technology, autos, banks, energy and industrials reporting. Here’s your concise playbook. Top themes to watch 1) Fed week and the policy handover narrative Rates: The Federal Reserve sets policy on Wednesday. A hold is widely anticipated, but the statement and Chair Powell’s press conference will carry more weight than the decision itself. Watch any nuance around inflation persistence, tariff pass-through, labour market cooling and the pace of balance-sheet runoff. Politics meets policy: The White House is expected to unveil a nominee for the next Fed chair in the coming days. Prediction markets have sharply repriced the odds toward a Wall Street–friendly pick, while a previously favoured candidate has been ruled out in recent press chatter. Markets will parse the choice for clues on how aggressively the next leadership might lean on growth vs inflation risks. 2) UK–China thaw on test UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer heads to Beijing this week, positioning the UK for a more pragmatic stance on trade, investment and academic ties. Expect discussions to touch financial services access, investment screening, immigration controls and sector-specific cooperation. Any signs of a detente could matter for UK-listed names with China exposure (global banks, luxury, miners, education-adjacent services). 3) Big Tech earnings: AI spend vs ROI Apple (Thu): A pivotal update in a year framed by leadership succession planning and efforts to accelerate its AI roadmap, including a high-profile tie-up with Google. Investors will focus on iPhone unit trends, China demand, services growth, memory cost headwinds and any colour on generative AI integration across the ecosystem. Microsoft (Wed): Capex has surprised to the upside as cloud and AI build-outs continue. Watch Azure growth, AI workload monetisation, gross margin mix, and any commentary on diversifying dependencies on external AI partners. Guidance on FY capex (consensus pegs triple-digit billions) will be key to broader AI-infrastructure sentiment. Meta, IBM, ServiceNow, ASML, SAP, Samsung and others will help investors triangulate AI investment intensity, supply-chain bottlenecks and the timing of return on spend. 4) Autos pivot: autonomy and pricing power Tesla (Wed) faces the market after ceding the global EV volume crown to BYD. Attention will be on delivery trajectories, price discipline vs margin protection, Full Self-Driving adoption/ASP, and progress on AI and robotics initiatives. Supply chain: Any commentary on battery input costs and memory pricing will feed through to broader semiconductor and materials sentiment. 5) Banks, payments and credit quality Lloyds Banking Group (Thu) opens UK bank reporting. Net interest margin sustainability, deposit mix, capital returns and provisions tied to the UK motor finance issue will drive the narrative. Visa and Mastercard (Thu): Cross-border volumes, US consumer throughput, travel spend resilience and delinquency trends will be read across to global consumption. Deutsche Bank, ING, Nasdaq and others provide a European lens on fee income, trading, and capital deployment. 6) Industrial strength vs execution risk Aerospace/defence: Boeing (Tue), RTX (Tue), General Dynamics (Wed), Lockheed Martin (Thu), Northrop Grumman (Tue). Focus on program delivery, engine remediation, cash conversion and defence backlog durability. Cyclicals: Caterpillar (Thu) and Dow (Thu) are bellwethers for capex, construction, commodities and pricing power. 7) Energy and commodities ExxonMobil and Chevron (Fri): Capex discipline, upstream growth, buybacks and refined product margins. Commentary on LNG and Permian productivity will be closely watched. Miners: Production updates (Glencore, Antofagasta) will colour the outlook for copper, coal and trading earnings volatility. Macro calendar — the highlights Central banks Wednesday: US Federal Reserve rate decision and press conference Wednesday: Bank of Canada rate decision Inflation and growth Australia CPI (Wed) Germany: preliminary January CPI and HICP, plus labour market and first Q4 GDP read (Fri) Eurozone: flash Q4 GDP and December unemployment (Fri) France: flash Q4 GDP (Fri) US: December PPI (Fri) Other key releases Japan: December services PPI (Tue); BoJ December meeting minutes (Wed) UK: BRC Shop Price Index (Tue); BoE money and credit (Fri) US: JOLTS job openings and Conference Board consumer confidence (Tue); Q3 productivity/costs revision (Thu) Earnings — names likely to set the tone Tuesday General Motors, Boeing, UPS, Union Pacific, Texas Instruments, Kimberly-Clark, LVMH, Northrop Grumman, NextEra Energy, UnitedHealth, RTX, American Airlines, Nucor, Seagate, Logitech Wednesday Microsoft, Meta, IBM, ServiceNow, Tesla, Starbucks, ASML, General Dynamics, PPG, AT&T, KPN, Levi Strauss, Corning, Textron Thursday Apple, Samsung Electronics, SAP, Visa, Mastercard, Blackstone, Deutsche Bank, ING, Lloyds, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Sanofi, H&M, easyJet, Royal Caribbean, Nokia, STMicroelectronics, Nasdaq, United Rentals, Glencore production, Antofagasta production Friday ExxonMobil, Chevron, American Express, Aon, Colgate-Palmolive, Verizon, Franklin Resources, Canadian National Railway, Nomura, Electrolux, Eastman Chemical What could move markets unexpectedly A hawkish rhetorical tilt from the Fed on inflation stickiness or QT, or any hint of openness to earlier cuts could swing the front end of the curve and growth vs value leadership. A Fed chair nomination perceived as markedly market-friendly (or the reverse) could reprice rate-path expectations and USD direction. Tech capex discipline: stronger-than-expected capital intensity without clear monetisation could weigh on AI beneficiaries; conversely, evidence of monetisation ramp could reignite AI equity momentum. Autos margin surprise: firmer pricing or faster autonomy monetisation could challenge prevailing EV skepticism. UK–China signals: concrete steps on financial services access or investment flows would be supportive for select UK large-caps with Asia exposure. Quick reference: Day-by-day snapshot Monday Market holidays: Australia (Australia Day observed), India (Republic Day) Select results: Ryanair, WR Berkley, Nitto Denko, Costain Tuesday Data: Japan services PPI; US JOLTS; US consumer confidence; UK BRC shop prices Earnings: Boeing, GM, UPS, RTX, Northrop, LVMH, Texas Instruments, Kimberly-Clark, Seagate, Logitech, UnitedHealth, American Airlines, Nucor, NextEra Wednesday Central banks: Fed; Bank of Canada Data: Australia CPI; Japan BoJ minutes; UK capital markets statistics Earnings: Microsoft, Meta, IBM, ServiceNow, Tesla, Starbucks, ASML, General Dynamics, PPG, AT&T, KPN, Levi Strauss, Corning, Textron Thursday Data: US productivity/costs revision Earnings: Apple, Samsung,

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January 23 – Daily Market Update

مستجدات الأسواق اليومية, Market Updates / PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team

23 January 2026 – Daily Market Updates Markets Daily | Global Morning Brief As of 06:17 am ET S&P 500 futures: 6939.5 (-0.08%) Stoxx Europe 600: 607.46 (-0.23%) Nikkei 225: 53846.87 (+0.29%) Spot silver: 98.56 (+2.40%) Bitcoin: 89105.96 (-0.07%) Overnight and early-session tone Equities: US futures ease slightly, Europe is softer, and Asia finished mixed. The S&P 500 is tracking a second straight weekly pullback as investors digest earnings and shifting rate expectations. Currencies: The yen strengthened notably versus the dollar after a volatile week in Japanese assets, keeping FX volatility in focus and weighing on broader dollar sentiment. Rates: Yield curves have been steepening in several major markets as longer-dated bonds underperform. That reflects ongoing debate over fiscal paths and policy normalization timelines. Commodities: Precious metals remain firm, with silver extending gains and gold holding near recent highs as investors seek ballast amid policy and geopolitical uncertainty. Digital assets: Bitcoin is little changed, consolidating after recent swings. What’s moving the tape Rotation under the surface: Flows continue to show a bid for non-US risk, with emerging-market equities and hard assets attracting attention while some US-focused funds see outflows. Diversification away from concentrated exposures remains a recurring theme this month. Japan in focus: A rapid repricing in Japanese government bonds has challenged the long-held “low-for-long” narrative. Higher yields and currency strength are reverberating across global rate markets and equities tied to Japan’s growth and export dynamics. Curve trades reappear: With long-end yields leading, investors have revisited strategies that benefit from a steeper curve. The move underscores sensitivity to deficits, supply, and the path of policy rates across regions. Sector dispersion: Equipment and hardware names are seeing disparate results around earnings updates and guidance, while select health-tech and telecom-equipment reports point to resilient demand in core segments. Defense-related listings in Europe drew strong interest, highlighting ongoing support for that theme. Today’s key drivers to watch Earnings: Another heavy slate across tech, industrials, financials, and energy. Commentary on capex, AI-related spending, supply chains, and pricing power will be key for margins and guidance. Macro: US and European data drops on growth and inflation remain in focus ahead of major central bank meetings. Market-implied paths for policy continue to shift as incoming data challenge the pace and depth of any future rate moves. Policy and geopolitics: Headlines around trade, supply chains, and regional tensions are feeding into currency and commodity volatility. Stay mindful of headline risk into the weekend. Portfolio considerations Duration and curve: With long-end rates more volatile, consider how portfolio duration and curve exposure align with risk tolerance. Hedging rate sensitivity and stress-testing scenarios remains prudent. Diversification: Cross-asset moves this month have rewarded diversified exposures across regions and factors. Keep an eye on concentration risk, particularly within mega-cap tech and single-factor tilts. Liquidity: Elevated intraday swings in FX, rates, and commodities argue for maintaining ample liquidity and disciplined rebalancing protocols. Market wrap at a glance Equities: Cautious tone, modest declines in US/Europe, Asia mixed. FX: Dollar softer on the week; yen strength notable. Rates: Long-end under pressure; global curves steeper. Commodities: Precious metals bid; energy mixed. Crypto: Consolidation mode. Note: Market levels are indicative and subject to change Important disclosures This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Markets involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Consider your objectives, risk tolerance, and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. Market data may be delayed or updated without notice. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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January 22 – Daily Market Update

Market Updates, مستجدات الأسواق اليومية / PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team

22 January 2026 – Daily Market Updates Market snapshot (as of 06:21 am ET; pricing may be delayed) S&P 500 futures: 6953.5 (+0.63%) Stoxx Europe 600: 609.96 (+1.21%) Nikkei 225: 53688.89 (+1.73%) Spot gold: 4828.54 (-0.06%) Bitcoin: 89878.29 (-0.34%) Global overview Risk appetite improved across regions, with equity markets extending gains and leadership concentrated in technology, semiconductors, and other AI‑linked beneficiaries. European benchmarks advanced broadly, while Japan’s main equity index outperformed in Asia amid ongoing enthusiasm for capex tied to data center build-outs and next‑generation compute. US equity futures point to a firmer open, continuing a rebound that began earlier in the week. Under the surface, the tone remains selective. Growth and quality factors are in favor, while defensive areas lag. Price action continues to be driven by expectations for a resilient global demand backdrop, tempered by elevated rates volatility following recent swings in long‑dated sovereign bonds. Equities US: Futures suggest a second straight session of gains, led by large‑cap tech and hardware suppliers leveraged to cloud and AI infrastructure. Earnings season is in focus, with investors scrutinizing guidance on margins, inventory, and capex plans. Watch commentary on supply chain normalization, the pace of enterprise IT spending, and the durability of pricing power. Europe: The region outperformed with cyclicals (autos, industrials) and technology ahead, while select consumer and healthcare names traded mixed on stock‑specific news. The breadth of the move improved versus earlier in the month, a constructive sign for risk appetite if sustained. Asia: Japanese equities rallied, supported by exporters and manufacturers tied to semiconductor equipment and components. Elsewhere in the region, performance was uneven as investors balanced supportive policy signals against concerns about growth differentials. Rates and FX Sovereign bonds: Following a bout of volatility in parts of the global rates complex, yields were little changed to slightly lower in early US trading. Curves remain modestly steeper versus recent tights, reflecting uncertainty around the timing and extent of policy easing this year. Liquidity and positioning in longer‑dated maturities bear watching after recent outsized moves. Currencies: The dollar traded mixed, modestly softer against pro‑cyclical peers and steadier versus traditional havens. The yen remained choppy as rate differentials and bond market dynamics offset each other. The euro ticked higher alongside firmer European risk assets. Commodities Precious metals: Gold consolidated near recent highs, holding the bulk of its multi‑week advance despite calmer headlines. Support continues to stem from central‑bank purchases, portfolio diversification flows, and lingering macro hedging demand. Energy: Crude was range‑bound, with traders weighing supply developments against signs of steady demand. Refining margins and inventory data remain near-term catalysts. Natural gas pricing was mixed as seasonal patterns meet variable weather forecasts. Industrial metals: Copper and related metals were mixed, reflecting a tug‑of‑war between constructive medium‑term electrification trends and near‑term growth and inventory considerations. Digital assets Crypto prices were slightly softer in early dealings. Flows into major tokens have moderated, with market depth and implied volatility stabilizing after recent bouts of activity. Correlations to equities remain episodic and sector‑specific rather than market‑wide. Themes to watch AI‑driven capex cycle: Hardware suppliers across memory, storage, networking, and power components continue to benefit from sustained orders tied to data centers and edge compute. Investors are watching for evidence that demand is broadening beyond hyperscalers into enterprise and telecom verticals. Earnings quality over quantity: With valuations elevated in select segments, guidance on free cash flow conversion, pricing discipline, and working‑capital management may matter as much as headline beats. Expect dispersion to remain high. Rates path and liquidity: Markets are reassessing the glide path for global policy rates. Any renewed stress in long‑maturity bonds could spill over into risk assets and FX, making auction outcomes and central‑bank communication particularly important in the weeks ahead. Market breadth: Participation outside mega‑cap leadership is improving but remains inconsistent. Sustained breadth would bolster the durability of the rally. Today’s calendar and catalysts Corporate earnings: A heavy slate from technology, industrials, materials, and consumer staples. Focus on demand outlooks, backlog health, and 2026 capex intentions. Data and policy: Later‑week releases on growth and labor, plus appearances from central‑bank officials, will help refine expectations for the policy path. Auction schedules in major bond markets are also on the radar. Positioning lens Sentiment: Short‑term sentiment indicators have moved back toward neutral from cautious, with downside hedging demand easing. That said, the options market still prices meaningful event risk around earnings. Flows: ETFs tied to technology and broad beta saw net inflows, while defensive sector funds experienced modest outflows. Credit markets remain orderly with healthy primary issuance. Bottom line Markets are leaning risk‑on, powered by ongoing optimism around the multi‑year investment cycle in AI infrastructure and a still‑constructive growth backdrop. The main pivots for direction near term are corporate guidance, the evolution of rate expectations, and the stability of longer‑dated bond markets. Maintaining diversification across factors and regions remains prudent as cross‑asset volatility ebbs and flows. Important notice: This content is provided for information only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any securities. Market prices are illustrative, may be delayed, and are subject to change. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. Before deciding to trade any products offered by PhillipCapital (DIFC) Private Limited you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. 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January 21 – Daily Market Update

Market Updates, مستجدات الأسواق اليومية / PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team

21 january 2026 – Daily Market Updates Daily Markets Briefing Market Snapshot (as of 06:16 am EST; values may be delayed) S&P 500 Futures: 6842 (+0.18%) Stoxx Europe 600: 600.03 (-0.46%) US 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.281% (down ~0.01) Nikkei 225: 52774.64 (-0.41%) Spot Gold: 4866.3 (+2.16%) Overview US equity futures are stabilizing after a sharp risk-off session, while Europe trades softer and Asia finished mixed. Government bond yields are easing at the margin as investors reassess growth and policy expectations, and safe-haven bids remain evident in precious metals. Weather-driven energy dynamics and a busy corporate earnings slate are in focus. Equities United States: Futures indicate a modest rebound following the largest S&P 500 pullback in several months. The tone remains headline-sensitive with investors weighing earnings updates, policy chatter from global forums, and the path for growth-sensitive sectors. Market breadth and factor rotations bear watching after a burst of volatility. Europe: The region’s benchmark is lower, led by consumer and health care laggards, while select luxury and industrial names outperform on company-specific updates. Energy and utilities see support from higher fuel price expectations into a colder weather pattern. Asia: Japanese stocks slipped as recent rate and currency volatility kept risk appetite in check, though losses were contained by a pullback in long-dated yields. Other major regional markets were mixed, with pockets of strength in technology and internet names. Rates and Credit US Treasuries: The 10-year yield is edging lower, reflecting a small bid for duration after yesterday’s equity selloff. The curve remains sensitive to incoming growth data, earnings guidance on capex and labor, and evolving central-bank rhetoric. Global sovereigns: Longer-maturity Japanese bonds recovered some ground after a volatile stretch, helping to soothe broader rate jitters. European core yields are steady to slightly lower, with peripheral spreads broadly contained. Credit: Investment-grade and high-yield spreads widened modestly with the equity drawdown but remain within recent ranges. Primary issuance is active into earnings season, with investors selective on leverage and interest coverage profiles. FX and Commodities Gold: The metal extends gains on haven demand and lower real-yield impulses. Flows into precious metals remain supported by diversification and geopolitical hedging. Energy: Natural gas prices are elevated as forecasts point to an intense cold spell across key North American demand and production hubs. Winter reliability and storage draws are back in focus for utilities and upstream names. Crude is firmer but range-bound as supply discipline and demand seasonality offset growth and policy uncertainties. FX: The dollar is mixed against majors, with rate differentials and risk sentiment driving intraday swings. Yen and select European currencies are stable after the latest moves in global bonds. Corporate Highlights Airlines: A leading US carrier posted better-than-expected quarterly results, lifting the group on improving revenue trends and disciplined capacity plans. Investors are watching commentary on business travel and fuel hedging into late winter. Media and Streaming: A major streaming platform is under pressure premarket after issuing a cautious outlook and pausing buybacks amid higher content and integration spending. Markets are parsing visibility on subscriber growth, pricing, and cash-flow timing. Consumer Staples: A large packaged-food company is weaker after a significant shareholder registered stock for potential sale, reviving focus on portfolio mix, pricing power, and margins. Health Care, Financials, Insurance: Several bellwethers report before the US open. Watch loan growth and deposit costs for financials, medical device and pharma pipelines in health care, and catastrophe loss trends for insurers. Europe: A diagnostics firm rallied on reports of strategic review considerations, while a UK luxury brand gained after signs of early progress in a turnaround plan. Key Drivers to Watch Earnings season: Guidance on 2026 capex, AI-related spend, operating leverage, and margin durability is likely to set the tone for sector rotations. Macro and policy: Remarks from global policy gatherings, central-bank speakers, and upcoming data on growth and inflation will shape rate expectations and the risk premium across assets. Weather and infrastructure: The impending cold snap may ripple through energy markets, midstream logistics, and short-term industrial output. Market structure: Elevated options activity and systematic flows can amplify intraday volatility; monitor positioning, skew, and realized vs. implied vol. Takeaways for Investors Quality bias and liquidity discipline remain important as markets navigate cross-currents from policy headlines, earnings dispersion, and winter energy dynamics. Balance duration and equity risk: modest duration exposure can buffer equity drawdowns if growth scares resurface, while selective cyclical exposure can benefit from resilient demand pockets. Focus on cash flow visibility: companies demonstrating pricing power, cost control, and clear capital-return frameworks may be rewarded as the bar for guidance rises. Calendar (near term) US corporate earnings: Health care, financials, industrials, and tech updates throughout the week. Global data: Preliminary manufacturing and services readings, housing indicators, and weekly labor prints in the US. Policy watch: Central-bank commentary and fiscal headlines from global forums. Disclosure This material is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or strategy. Market data are subject to change and may be delayed. Consider your objectives and risk tolerance before making investment decisions. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. Before deciding to trade any products offered by PhillipCapital (DIFC) Private Limited you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. 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January 20 – Daily Market Update

Market Updates, مستجدات الأسواق اليومية / PhillipCapital DIFC Research Team

20 January 2026 – Daily Market Updates Daily Market Briefing Risk tone softened across global markets this morning as government bond yields climbed and investors reassessed growth, policy, and geopolitical risks. Equities in the US and Europe are lower ahead of the New York open, with higher rates pressuring longer-duration assets and more cyclical corners of the market. Haven demand is evident in precious metals, while digital assets continue to retrace recent gains. Top themes today Higher-for-longer yields: Long-dated Japanese government bond yields surged again, with the super-long end moving above 4% for the first time in decades. The move is filtering through global rates, helping push US 10-year yields toward the mid‑4% area and lifting European benchmarks. A mix of domestic policy proposals, rising issuance needs, and ebbing deflation dynamics in Japan is drawing capital back onshore and tightening global financial conditions at the margin. Repricing growth and policy risk: Investors are weighing renewed trade and tariff rhetoric alongside ongoing fiscal and industrial policy initiatives in major economies. Concern that frictions could nudge inflation and funding costs higher is tempering risk appetite, especially after an extended run-up in equities and a strong stretch of risk-on positioning. Commodities and havens bid: Gold vaulted to fresh record territory and silver advanced as investors sought ballast against rate and geopolitical uncertainty. Energy is more mixed, with supply headlines and growth concerns offsetting each other. Rotations under the hood: High-beta pockets such as crypto-related equities, semiconductors, and other momentum areas are under pressure in early trading. By contrast, precious‑metals miners and selected defensives are finding support from the shift toward safety and rising metals prices. Earnings and deal flow: The reporting calendar remains active. Homebuilders, airlines, and large-cap media/tech are in focus today and after the close, offering read-throughs on housing demand, travel trends, and streaming/advertising fundamentals. Health care saw fresh M&A activity, underscoring ongoing interest in late‑stage pipelines and specialty treatments. Markets at a glance (early US hours) Equities: US index futures are lower, with broad-based weakness led by tech hardware, chips, and other rate-sensitive growth names. Europe’s main benchmark is down roughly 1%–1.5%, with cyclicals lagging. Asia was mixed overnight. Rates: US Treasury yields are higher across the curve, led by the long end. European core yields are up as well. Japan’s 30‑ and 40‑year yields jumped, echoing a multi-month trend of normalization in the country’s rate structure. Currencies: The dollar is firmer on rate differentials and risk aversion. The yen’s path remains tied to the sharp move in domestic yields and evolving Bank of Japan expectations. Commodities: Gold is at record levels; silver firmer. Oil is range‑bound as demand worries offset supply considerations. Digital assets: Bitcoin and peers are softer, extending a recent pullback as tighter financial conditions dent appetite for higher‑volatility assets. What to watch Policy signals: Any official commentary on trade, tariffs, or fiscal priorities that could affect inflation and bond supply expectations. Central bank tone: Remarks from major central bank officials on the growth–inflation mix and balance sheet paths, particularly amid the move higher in global yields. Primary issuance: Corporate and sovereign supply remains elevated; concession levels and order books will be a useful barometer of risk appetite. Earnings: Housing, travel, and streaming/advertising updates could sway sector leadership and broader sentiment. Positioning and volatility: After an extended period of optimism and light hedging, markets may remain sensitive to negative surprises; watch skew and term structure in options for signals of stress or stabilization. Strategy considerations Duration and curve: With long-end yields pushing higher globally, duration risk remains front and center. Some investors may prefer to keep duration moderate and consider gradual laddering or barbell approaches while liquidity is solid. Quality and balance sheets: Elevated rates continue to favor companies with robust cash flow, manageable leverage, and pricing power. Balance-sheet strength can help buffer against funding-cost uncertainty. Diversification: Maintain a mix that balances cyclical exposure with defensives and real assets. Precious metals can help diversify equity and rate risk, though they bring their own volatility. Hedging: Reassess equity and credit hedges given shifting correlations and the pickup in realized volatility. Currency hedges may be relevant where rate differentials are moving quickly. Calendar highlights (today) US corporates: Homebuilding, airlines, and large-cap media/technology reports Global: Ongoing sovereign and investment-grade issuance; selected macro releases across housing and industry This publication is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Market levels and performance references reflect conditions in early US trading and may change. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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19 January 2026 – Daily Market Updates Markets Daily: Risk appetite cools as trade tensions resurface; earnings and central banks in focus At a glance Equities: European benchmarks slipped and US equity futures tracked lower; Asia finished mixed with Japan softer. Rates and FX: Short-dated core yields eased; haven currencies outperformed while the dollar was little changed on balance. Commodities: Precious metals advanced to new highs; energy prices were range-bound. Global overview A cautious tone gripped markets to start the week as investors weighed renewed trade rhetoric between the US and Europe alongside uneven global growth signals. With US cash equities closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, price action was led by Europe and Asia. Cyclical pockets most exposed to transatlantic trade—autos, luxury and select industrials—lagged, while defensives and commodity-linked names found support. The bid for safety was evident in firmer precious metals, modest strength in the Swiss franc, and a small rally in front-end European government bonds. Credit risk gauges ticked wider, reflecting a tentative pullback in risk appetite rather than broad stress. Regional highlights Europe: Stocks declined broadly, led by export-heavy sectors. A handful of company-specific downgrades and cautious outlooks added to pressure in consumer discretionary. Semicap equipment outperformed after strong order indications from one supplier, bucking the tech-sector drift. US: Futures pointed lower with volumes thinner into the holiday. Earnings season accelerates this week, and guidance tone will be key given elevated valuation starting points. Asia: Japan underperformed on political headlines and higher-rate concerns ahead of the central bank meeting later in the week. China-related assets were mixed after data signaled slower momentum into year-end, reinforcing the picture of uneven domestic demand. Policy and macro Trade: European officials signaled they are preparing responses should broad new US import levies materialize. Markets are watching for any move from rhetoric to policy that could ripple through supply chains and margins. Growth: Recent Chinese figures showed moderation, consistent with a gradual, bumpy post-pandemic normalization amid global protectionism. In Japan, a snap election call injected uncertainty into the policy outlook, with bonds softening on the risk of looser fiscal settings. Central banks: The Bank of Japan meets Friday with markets parsing any tweaks to guidance. Several smaller central banks in Europe and Asia also decide policy this week. Earnings lens The next leg of the rally hinges on delivery. With indices near highs, there’s less room for earnings misses or cautious outlooks. Focus areas: Top-line resilience vs. FX headwinds in Europe Margin trends in consumer and industrials given input-cost normalization AI- and cloud-driven capex durability for semis and software Credit quality and deposit dynamics for US regional banks Week ahead: key markers to watch Monday: US markets closed (MLK Day); Canada inflation. Tuesday: Euro-area and Germany surveys; UK labor data; early US bank and travel/streaming results. Wednesday: UK inflation; US housing and construction indicators; high-profile policy and corporate appearances at the annual business forum in Switzerland. Thursday: US GDP (advance), personal income and PCE inflation; labor-market claims; multiple EM/DM rate decisions. Friday: Japan CPI and policy decision; preliminary PMIs across major economies; UK and Canada retail updates; US consumer sentiment. Cross-asset moves Equities: Pullback concentrated in trade-sensitive sectors; defensives and selected commodity names fared better. Expect positioning to rebalance around earnings beats/misses and guidance. Rates: Front-end core yields dipped as growth and policy uncertainty nudged duration buyers back in; long-end moves were contained. FX: Dollar mixed; CHF and JPY found support on haven demand; high-beta FX lagged. Commodities: Gold and silver extended gains on geopolitical and policy hedging; oil held in a tight band as supply risks met soft demand signals. What matters from here Policy path vs. rhetoric: Concrete steps on tariffs would have broader implications for inflation, margins and central bank reaction functions; headlines alone can keep volatility elevated. Earnings credibility: With lofty multiples, guidance for 2026 profit trajectories may steer leadership more than backward-looking beats. Liquidity and flows: Recent months have seen strong inflows into US equity funds, cushioning dips; a reversal would amplify any earnings disappointments. Credit as a canary: Monitoring spread moves in sub-investment grade as a real-time gauge of risk tolerance. The market is treating trade salvos as a tail risk rather than a base case, but pricing in a higher risk premium across trade-exposed equities and credit. Near term, earnings and central bank messaging are likely to dominate. Expect choppy trading around guidance, with quality balance sheets and visible cash flows better positioned if volatility persists. This publication is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Consider your objectives and risk tolerance before making investment decisions. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. 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Weekly Global Market News – January 19

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Weekly Global Market News – Jan 19 Week Ahead: Davos diplomacy, IMF growth call, Japan’s snap election signal, and a heavy earnings slate Welcome to your weekly market briefing. The next five days pack in global policy theater, first-tier macro releases, and bellwether corporate updates. Below is a concise roadmap for clients as you position across equities, rates, FX, and commodities. Top themes to watch Davos sets the policy toneGlobal leaders and CEOs converge on the World Economic Forum with industrial policy, supply chain security, AI, and geopolitics in focus. A large US delegation, Ukraine’s leadership, and senior European officials raise odds of headlines on Ukraine support and European economic integration. Markets will parse any hints on trade restrictions, critical minerals access, and defense spending. Japan: election timing and the BoJLocal media expect Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to announce the dissolution of the lower house, paving the way for an early general election (watch for Feb 8 or 15 as possible dates). Political risk can amplify yen and JGB volatility. The Bank of Japan follows at week’s end with a policy decision after December’s move to 0.75%. Key questions: pace of normalization, balance-sheet run-off, and guidance on wage-price dynamics. IMF World Economic OutlookThe Fund’s winter update lands Monday. Focus points: global growth downgrades/upgrades, US resilience, China’s trajectory, eurozone stagnation risk, and inflation persistence. Expect market sensitivity to revisions in 2026 growth and trade forecasts. Inflation and activity data blitzPrice prints from the UK, euro area, Germany, and Japan will update the disinflation narrative; flash PMIs on Friday will offer a timely read on demand, pricing, and hiring across major economies. China and the US release headline GDP updates—vital for cyclicals, commodities, and duration trades. Earnings season acceleratesStreaming, semiconductors, miners, airlines, rails, and oilfield services all report. Management tone on pricing, inventories, capex, and 2026 margin outlook will steer factor leadership. Macro and policy calendar Monday IMF World Economic Outlook update China Q4 GDP estimate Euro area December HICP (final) Canada CPI US: Martin Luther King Jr Day (markets closed) Tuesday Bank of England Financial Policy Committee testimony in Parliament China policy rate announcement Euro area Q3 GDP update Germany PPI UK labor market report (jobs, wages) Wednesday IEA Oil Market Report UK CPI and PPI Thursday ECB minutes from the latest meeting UK public finances US Q3 GDP update (third estimate) Australia labor force report Friday Japan: BoJ rate decision and CPI Flash PMIs: euro area, Germany, France, UK, US, India UK retail sales Corporate earnings and events (highlights) Tuesday Netflix (Q4): Watch ad-tier traction, paid sharing durability, ARPU momentum, free cash flow, and commentary on content spend. Media deal chatter persists around studio assets; any M&A hints could move streaming peers. US regionals: US Bancorp, Fifth Third Bancorp Industrials/consumer: 3M; DFS Furniture (UK) Wednesday Rio Tinto (Q4 operations): Pilbara shipments, iron ore price assumptions, opex/capex guidance, decarbonization spend, copper growth optionality. Johnson & Johnson; Halliburton; Charles Schwab; United Airlines; Prologis; Burberry (trading); Experian (Q3) Thursday Intel (Q4): Gross margin bridge, foundry roadmap, AI PC adoption, DCG trends, 2026 capex steers; read-through across semis. Procter & Gamble; GE Aerospace; Abbott Laboratories; Capital One; Northern Trust; Freeport-McMoRan; Alcoa; CSX; McCormick; AJ Bell; B&M; ABF Friday SLB (Schlumberger); Ericsson; SSP; Record Geopolitics and policy diary UK planning decision on China’s proposed London embassy site is due Tuesday—a bilateral signal to watch for sterling-sensitive risk. NATO military chiefs meet midweek with Ukraine on the agenda. Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress runs through the week (supply-chain diversification lens). Market implications and positioning thoughts Equities US: Earnings breadth vs. margin resilience is the swing factor. Watch communication services (streaming consolidation narrative), semis (AI PC cycle and capex), industrials/aerospace (backlogs, pricing), energy services (international/offshore cycle). Europe/UK: Consumer discretionary and luxury exposed to China demand; UK retailers and staples trade on pricing power vs. volume. Financials sensitive to rate path implied by CPI/PMIs and ECB minutes. Materials: Iron ore and copper leverage China GDP and Rio/Freeport guidance; monitor capex discipline signals. Rates US Treasuries: Thin Monday; then GDP/PMIs drive the belly. A firmer growth mix supports term premia; softer PMIs revive duration bids. Gilts: UK CPI and labor data set tone for front-end repricing; retail sales can tweak the curve into week’s end. Bunds/OATs: Euro HICP and PMIs to guide ECB cut probability; minutes may show tolerance for slower cuts. JGBs: BoJ communication risk is elevated; any hawkish tilt (wages, inflation persistence, balance-sheet runoff) could steepen. FX JPY: Event-rich week (election signal + BoJ) raises realized vol; stay nimble around policy headlines. GBP: CPI/labor/PMI trio could whipsaw sterling; embassy decision is a secondary geopolitical watch. EUR: Sensitive to PMIs and ECB tone; crosses likely trade on relative growth momentum. AUD: Labor print and China data shape AUD-beta to global growth. Commodities Energy: IEA OMR plus US macro should frame demand; services earnings (HAL/SLB) inform offshore/international activity. Metals: China GDP is the primary driver; Rio/FCX guidance adds micro detail on supply, grades, and capex. Gold: Real yields and dollar path remain decisive; watch for haven bids if policy/geopolitics surprise. Five quick checkpoints for clients IMF growth revisions: Does the Fund ratify “soft-landing + slow disinflation,” or lean more cautious on 2026? UK CPI: Does services inflation ease enough to keep BoE cuts in play for mid‑year? BoJ: Any shift in language on wage settlements or QT could reset JPY and global rates correlations. China GDP: Is the print and commentary consistent with metals pricing and miners’ guidance? Netflix/Intel/Rio: Three bellwethers for digital media, AI hardware, and old-economy cyclicals—tone will steer sector leadership. Key risks Policy surprises from Davos comments on trade/industrial policy Faster/slower disinflation altering rate-cut timelines Japan policy/election uncertainty whipsawing JPY and global duration Earnings guidance resets, particularly around 2026 margin and capex Client note This publication is provided for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Markets involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Consider your objectives and risk tolerance, and consult a licensed

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16 January 26 – Daily Market Updates Markets Daily | Broad Market Update Market Snapshot (as of 06:25 am ET; levels may be delayed) Nasdaq 100 futures: 25861.25 (+0.60%) Stoxx Europe 600: 614.1 (-0.07%) Hang Seng: 26844.96 (-0.29%) Bitcoin: 95314.2 (-0.25%) Spot gold: 4609.59 (-0.13%) What’s moving markets Equities: A renewed bid for large-cap technology is lifting US futures, with strength spilling over from Asia where a regional tech gauge set a fresh high. Europe is more mixed: broad indices are flat to slightly lower, but semiconductor supply-chain names continue to attract buyers on signs of sustained spending across advanced chip manufacturing. Credit: Risk appetite remains firm. Credit spreads are hovering near multi‑year tights and primary issuance is running at a brisk pace as companies lock in funding early in the year. While carry remains attractive, tighter premia leave less cushion if growth or inflation surprises. Rates: US Treasuries are stuck in a notably narrow range, with the 10‑year yield little changed over the past several weeks. Such periods of low volatility have previously preceded larger moves; investors are watching incoming data and policy signals for a catalyst. Commodities: Precious metals are slightly softer alongside firmer risk sentiment. Industrial metals are steady, while crude holds in a tight band amid balanced supply headlines and demand expectations. Digital assets: Bitcoin is consolidating after a strong multi‑week run. Volatility remains elevated relative to traditional asset classes, and correlation to equities has ticked higher recently. Regional highlights United States: Tech leadership is back in focus ahead of a heavy stretch of corporate results. Positioning is skewed toward firms levered to AI infrastructure and cloud demand, while cyclicals are trading in line with growth expectations. Markets continue to price an easing path for policy rates over 2026, with timing and pace sensitive to inflation prints and labor trends. Europe: Technology is the standout sector year‑to‑date, helped by chip‑equipment suppliers tied to capacity expansion. Banks and energy are range‑bound as investors weigh margins, capital returns, and commodity stability. Auto sentiment remains uneven amid shifting EV demand and promotional activity. Asia: Equity performance is mixed. Strength in technology offsets softness in select consumer and property pockets. Policy support and trade signals are in focus, with some indications of improved access and lower frictions in bilateral commerce. Earnings and issuance lens Financials, transports, and health care guide the earnings calendar over the coming sessions. Results will be parsed for margin resilience, loan growth, credit normalization, and capex intentions for 2026. Primary bond markets are active across investment‑grade and leveraged finance. Persistent demand is meeting elevated supply, supporting refinancing but compressing compensation for risk. Selectivity by sector and tenor remains key as liquidity conditions ebb and flow. Themes to watch AI and semiconductors: Upbeat capital‑spending plans across advanced nodes and memory are supporting upstream equipment providers and specialty materials. Watch order backlogs and delivery timelines as a gauge of durability. Credit tightness: With spreads near cycle lows, portfolio construction is increasingly about quality differentiation, structure, and liquidity management rather than reaching further out the risk curve. Rangebound rates: A breakout from the recent Treasury yield corridor could reset cross‑asset correlations. Data surprises on inflation, growth, or employment are the likely triggers. Global trade and industrial policy: Evolving tariff and subsidy frameworks continue to shape capital allocation in autos, energy, and technology supply chains. Market positioning takeaways Equities: Leadership remains narrow but broadening attempts continue beneath the surface. Watch for earnings revisions and guidance on pricing power and inventories. Fixed income: Carry is constructive, but with limited spread buffer. Duration neutrality with tactical flexibility has been favored in recent weeks as the curve fluctuates. Alternatives and commodities: Gold’s drift lower mirrors firmer risk tone; longer‑term hedging demand persists. Energy markets remain headline‑sensitive; positioning is balanced. The week ahead Key data in the days ahead includes inflation updates, housing indicators, business surveys, and jobless claims in the US; sentiment gauges and final price readings in Europe; and activity indicators across Asia. Central‑bank speakers and corporate guidance may offer the catalysts rates markets have been waiting for. Note: This commentary is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any security, strategy, or product. Market levels are indicative and subject to change. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. Before deciding to trade any products offered by PhillipCapital (DIFC) Private Limited you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin. The content of the Website must not be construed as personal advice. For retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. 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15 January 26 – Daily Market Updates Markets Daily — Broad Market Update Tone at a glance Risk appetite is firmer in early US hours as technology strength and improving breadth underpin equities, while commodities trade mixed and volatility remains contained. Market snapshot Nasdaq 100 futures: 25837.75 (+0.81%) WTI crude (front-month): 59.77 (-3.53%) Stoxx Europe 600: 613.88 (+0.38%) Nikkei 225: 54110.5 (-0.42%) Spot silver: 91.26 (-2.04%) Note: Market data may be delayed and is for informational purposes only. Global overview Equities: Technology-led gains are supporting US futures, with investors rotating selectively into growth areas tied to compute, data infrastructure, and semiconductors. Europe is modestly higher, paced by cyclicals and select financials, while Japan eased after a strong multi-month run as investors reassess valuations and currency moves. Commodities: Crude oil is lower as geopolitical risk premiums ebb and supply expectations stabilize; refined products are mixed. Precious metals are softer alongside a steady dollar and firmer real yields, while industrial metals show a slight bid on incremental signs of demand resilience. Breadth and style: After a period of improved participation across sectors, leadership remains a tug-of-war between mega-cap tech and economically sensitive groups. Small and mid caps have shown better relative tone lately, helped by easing credit anxieties and hopes for durable earnings improvement, but momentum still gravitates to AI-linked beneficiaries. Volatility: Implied volatility across major equity benchmarks remains subdued, consistent with a “climb the wall of worry” backdrop. Low vol can amplify reactions to data surprises, earnings guidance, or policy headlines. US session focus Earnings: Early results from large financial institutions and bellwethers across technology hardware and software will anchor the narrative on credit quality, deposit trends, AI-related capex, and enterprise demand. Management guidance on margins and capex plans is a key swing factor for sentiment. Data and policy: Investors are watching weekly labor indicators, housing and production updates, and any central bank commentary for clues on the path of growth, inflation, and policy rates. The market remains sensitive to shifts in rate-cut expectations and to evidence of either reacceleration or cooling in activity. Europe and UK European shares are supported by a mix of industrials, financials, and healthcare. Recent data suggest tentative stabilization in activity, though margin commentary remains front of mind in consumer and luxury segments. In the UK, manufacturing and services readings are being watched for confirmation of a gradual improvement in output and pricing pressures. Asia-Pacific Japan’s equity benchmark dipped modestly after a significant year-to-date advance, with investors weighing earnings revisions against currency dynamics and potential policy normalization. In broader Asia, tech supply-chain names continue to benefit from resilient demand for compute and memory, while exporters monitor global orders and shipping costs. Sectors to watch Semiconductors and equipment: Upbeat capex intentions across the compute/AI stack continue to filter through to suppliers, sustaining order backlogs and utilization outlooks. Watch commentary on lead times, tool deliveries, and supply normalization. Energy: Crude weakness reflects shifting risk premiums and balanced supply expectations. Keep an eye on inventory trends, OPEC+ signals, and refining margins for clues on near-term direction. Financials: Funding costs, loan growth, fee income, and credit provisions are the key watchpoints. Capital return plans and expense discipline remain catalysts. Consumer and discretionary: Margin resilience versus promotional activity is in focus. Travel, leisure, and luxury are sensitive to high-end demand and FX. What could move markets next Earnings guidance: Forward-looking commentary on demand, pricing, and margin structure may matter more than backward-looking beats/misses. Rate expectations: Any change in the timing or pace of anticipated policy adjustments can ripple through duration-sensitive equities and credit. Geopolitics and commodities: Headline risk around supply routes and regional tensions can quickly alter energy and freight pricing. Market internals: Watch breadth, new highs/lows, and factor dispersion to gauge the durability of the current advance. Risk radar Concentration risk in mega-cap leaders despite improving breadth Sensitivity to input costs and wage dynamics as pricing power normalizes Liquidity pockets in credit and private markets amid evolving rate paths Event risk around data releases and policy communication House view (tactical) Constructive but selective on risk assets near term, favoring high-quality balance sheets and cash-flow visibility. Prefer exposure to structural growth themes in compute/AI and automation while balancing with cyclicals tied to steady global demand. Maintain diversification with an eye on duration risk and potential volatility spikes around key events. Important information This newsletter is a general market commentary prepared for informational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security, sector, or strategy. Market levels shown above were provided by the user and may be delayed. Always evaluate investments in light of your objectives, risk tolerance, and financial situation. Disclaimer: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors as you could sustain losses in excess of deposits. The products are intended for retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. Before deciding to trade any products offered by PhillipCapital (DIFC) Private Limited you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin. The content of the Website must not be construed as personal advice. For retail, professional and eligible counterparty clients. Before deciding to trade any products offered by PhillipCapital (DIFC) Private Limited you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. 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