Global markets were mixed overnight. The Israeli air strike on Iran spooked markets to some extent. Though witIran stating that it will not retaliate, fears may not have a lasting effect.
In Europe, the FTSE rose 18 points (.24%), the DAX fell 100 points (.56%) and the CAC fell by less than a single point (.01%).
In the US, the DOW rose 211 points (.56%), the NBI rose 8 points (.20%), the NASDAQ Composite continued its losing streak and fell 319 points (2.05%) and the Russell small cap index rose 4 points (.24%).
High interest rates are dominating market sentiment.
US Treasury 10 year bond yield is at 4.625%. The bond yield is being supported by interest rates, global tensions and a strong US dollar.
Oil prices were steady - Brent crude at US$87.20 per barrel.
The gold price continues to strengthen - now at US$2.389 per oz.
BITCOIN (after its 4th "halving") sits at US$63,844.
IMU Price at posting:
7.1¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held
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