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SKN | The S&P 500 Just Broke the “Fear Index”: Is a 5-Year Double on the Horizon?

While global headlines remain fixated on military tensions with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Wall Street…
SKN | The S&P 500 Just Broke the “Fear Index”: Is a 5-Year Double on the Horizon?
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SKN | Asia Markets Close Mostly Lower on April 23, 2026 as Korea Extends Gains While Regional Weakness Broadens

Asian markets closed April 23, 2026, mostly lower, as regional weakness broadened despite continued strength in South Korea. The session…
SKN | Asia Markets Close Mostly Lower on April 23, 2026 as Korea Extends Gains While Regional Weakness Broadens
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SKN | European Markets Slip as Broad Weakness Offsets Gains in France

European markets moved lower on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as broad-based weakness weighed on regional equities despite isolated strength in…
SKN | European Markets Slip as Broad Weakness Offsets Gains in France
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SKN |  Markets Rally on April 22, 2026 as Tech Leads and S&P 500 Hits Fresh High Above 7,100

U.S. equity markets closed sharply higher on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as strong buying momentum returned across major indices. Technology…
SKN |  Markets Rally on April 22, 2026 as Tech Leads and S&P 500 Hits Fresh High Above 7,100
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SKN | Asia Markets Close Mixed on April 22, 2026 as China and Korea Advance While Hong Kong and Australia Decline

Asian markets closed April 22, 2026, on a mixed note, as gains in mainland China and South Korea were offset…
SKN | Asia Markets Close Mixed on April 22, 2026 as China and Korea Advance While Hong Kong and Australia Decline
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SKN | Why Is Japan’s Nikkei Hitting Record Highs While Asia Markets Struggle With Geopolitical Uncertainty

Asia-Pacific markets delivered a mixed performance as geopolitical developments continued to shape investor sentiment. Japan stood out, with the Nikkei…
SKN | Why Is Japan’s Nikkei Hitting Record Highs While Asia Markets Struggle With Geopolitical Uncertainty
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SKN | European Markets Edge Higher as Modest Gains Offset Currency Weakness

European markets closed slightly higher on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as investors continued to cautiously build positions despite limited momentum.…
SKN | European Markets Edge Higher as Modest Gains Offset Currency Weakness
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SKN | Are Rising Oil Prices Signaling a Deeper Market Pullback as Iran Deal Uncertainty Grows

U.S. equities paused their recent rally as geopolitical uncertainty returned to the forefront, with the S and P 500 declining…
SKN | Are Rising Oil Prices Signaling a Deeper Market Pullback as Iran Deal Uncertainty Grows
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SKN | US Dollar Index Strengthens as Intraday Momentum Builds on April 21

  The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced on April 21, reflecting strengthening demand for the dollar as global investors navigated…
SKN | US Dollar Index Strengthens as Intraday Momentum Builds on April 21
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SKN | European Markets Mixed as Germany Leads Gains While Regional Benchmark Stalls

European markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as gains in major national indices were offset by…
SKN | European Markets Mixed as Germany Leads Gains While Regional Benchmark Stalls
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SKN | European Markets Close Lower as Core Indices Slide and Defensive Tone Builds

  European markets closed on April 20 with a clear downward bias, as major indices across the region ended the…
SKN | European Markets Close Lower as Core Indices Slide and Defensive Tone Builds
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SKN | Markets Surge on April 17, 2026 as S&P 500 Hits New High and Small Caps Lead Rally

U.S. equity markets closed sharply higher on Friday, April 17, 2026, extending the bullish momentum as investors continued to embrace…
SKN | Markets Surge on April 17, 2026 as S&P 500 Hits New High and Small Caps Lead Rally

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Healthcare8.91%-0.57%
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