Alan Long

TradingKey - International crude oil markets reacted swiftly following a new round of offensive strikes launched by the U.S. military against Iran, with both WTI (USOIL) and Brent crude rising. The U.S. Central Command stated that the operation was in response to Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The targets of the strikes included Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar, and anti-ship missile capabilities, while several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats were also destroyed in the relevant waters.

TradingKey - On July 7, Eastern Time, the three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower collectively, with the AI and semiconductor sectors once again serving as the primary drag on the market. Although Samsung Electronics' Q2 earnings guidance showed that AI memory demand remains robust, the better-t

TradingKey - As of the close on July 6 Eastern Time, Dell Technologies (DELL) shares rose 4.43% to close at $411.80, with an intraday gain of up to 9%, reaching a high of $429.74. The core driver behind the strength in Dell's stock price was an endorsement from Trump. During a White House event, U.S. President Trump publicly mentioned Dell computers, stating, "Go buy a Dell computer."

TradingKey - During the Asian session on July 7, gold prices (XAUUSD) fluctuated downward, holding near $2,414. From a technical perspective, gold rebounded for four consecutive trading days and touched the $2,420 resistance level yesterday. This triggered short-term long profit-taking, causing gold prices to pull back for two consecutive trading sessions.

TradingKey - On July 7, Samsung Electronics released its earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2026. The company expects quarterly revenue to reach 171 trillion Korean won, visibly lower than the prior market consensus estimate of 172.181 trillion Korean won. In contrast to the missing revenue, the company's operating profit reached approximately 89.4 trillion Korean won. Compared with the same period last year, Samsung's operating profit surged about 19-fold, setting a new record high for the company's quarterly operating profit.

TradingKey - On July 6, Eastern Time, US stocks regained momentum following the Independence Day holiday weekend, driven primarily by a rebound in AI and chip stocks. Investors returned to semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and mega-cap tech stocks, while beginning to position t

TradingKey - During the Asian session on July 6, WTI (USOIL) crude oil prices extended their rebound from last Friday, surging to an intraday high of $69.26 before consolidating around $68.60. From a technical perspective, oil prices are recovering after previously falling to a near four-month low. However, the strength of this rebound remains limited, primarily due to the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and OPEC's production increase measures.

TradingKey - According to media reports, employees from Samsung Electronics' smartphone, television, and home appliance divisions plan to hold a rally near the company's headquarters in Suwon, South Korea, on July 16. The protest is aimed at the company's latest compensation agreement, which reportedly favors the semiconductor division. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 employees are expected to participate in the rally.

TradingKey - Benefiting from Samsung Electronics' upcoming Q2 earnings release on July 7, the company's shares extended their rally during early trading on July 6 in the Korean market. The stock touched a high of 325,000 KRW, rising over 4% from its previous close of 309,500 KRW, indicating that capital continues to bet on the earnings elasticity driven by demand for AI memory. Previously, Samsung's stock price had plummeted alongside the semiconductor sector amid sharp volatility in Korean tech stocks, but it quickly recovered, stimulated by rising memory prices, AI orders, and news of potential foundry collaborations.

TradingKey - Before the market opened on July 6, Eastern Time, as the U.S. stock market was closed last Friday for the Independence Day holiday, investors turned more to commodities, foreign exchange, and crypto assets for signals of shifts in risk appetite.

TradingKey - The Nasdaq 100 Index has recently undergone a correction at high levels, prompting the market to reassess the sustainability of the rally in tech stocks. As of the close on July 1, the Nasdaq 100 Index stood at 19,809.13 points, representing a decline of 1.54%. From the market perspective, the core drag on the Nasdaq remains the semiconductor and AI hardware chains. Chip stocks had previously logged excessive gains; once the market began worrying about the return on investment of AI capital expenditures, memory prices peaking, or overstretched valuations, profit-taking quickly amplified.

TradingKey - Recently, SanDisk's (SNDK) share price has exhibited a clear pattern of high-level consolidation following a massive rally. As of the close on July 2, Eastern Time, SanDisk's stock price plummeted 14.13%, with the after-hours price rebounding slightly to $1,762.01. Since the beginning o

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on July 3, silver (XAGUSD) prices extended the post-nonfarm payrolls rebound sentiment from yesterday, climbing back above $62. Technical analysis indicates that silver may continue to rally, with prospects of testing the $70 mark.

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on July 3, gold prices (XAUUSD) extended yesterday's rally, hitting an intraday high of $4,195.52. From a market perspective, gold prices have surged by a cumulative total of over $100 since the release of yesterday's non-farm payrolls data, indicating that marke

TradingKey - On July 2, Eastern Time, US stocks diverged in the final trading session ahead of the Independence Day holiday. US June non-farm payrolls data came in significantly weaker than expected, easing market concerns over near-term Fed rate hikes and pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average su

TradingKey - As of the European trading session on July 2, WTI (USOIL) crude oil prices fluctuated weakly around $68, extending the previous downward trend. From a technical perspective, against the backdrop of easing US-Iran tensions, WTI crude oil prices have continued to decline, briefly breaking through the $68 mark today to touch a low of $67.45, marking a new low since March this year.

TradingKey - As of the Asian session on July 2, gold prices (XAUUSD) fluctuated around $4,050, continuing to strengthen slightly from yesterday. From a technical perspective, gold prices dipped to $3,959.64 on Wednesday but still closed firmly above the $4,000 level, indicating that significant bargain-hunting buyers near $4,000 are supporting the metal. The primary factors driving the recent recovery and rebound in gold prices are twofold: on one hand, remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh on Wednesday eased market concerns over further rate hikes; on the other hand, Trump's statement that US-Iran talks have commenced has further cooled Middle East tensions, driving gold prices higher.

TradingKey - On Wednesday (July 1), Eastern Time, Fed Governor Warsh stated at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal, that while recent US inflation expectations and inflation risks have subsided to some extent, the Federal Reserve remains committed to bringing inflation back to its 2

TradingKey - On July 1, Eastern Time, US stocks closed lower in a volatile session on the first trading day of the second half of the year. Although some mega-cap tech stocks, such as Meta (META), showed strength, a collective pullback in chip stocks dragged down the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. Investor

TradingKey - As of the European trading session on July 1, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fluctuated around $58,700. It hit a new year-to-date low of $57,800 earlier in the day before staging a modest recovery, though it still failed to reclaim the $60,000 threshold. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin prices have trended downward recently, dragged down by continuous outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. Year-to-date, Bitcoin has accumulated a decline of 33%.