Weekly market roundups and summaries.
2026-10-16
This week saw Iranian markets brace for geopolitical headwinds, with the Embassy in Germany dismissing court allegations as baseless, while global tech news buzzed with AI and new gadgets. Currency and gold prices showed minor fluctuations, reflecting a cautious sentiment.
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While the Toman remained remarkably stable with a minor 0.1% dip, gold prices continued to climb as global tensions flared. From the arrest of a top Kremlin blogger in Montenegro to Armenia’s strategic nuclear return to Moscow, the week’s narrative was dominated by shifting alliances and institutional shocks.
Read more →2026-10-02
The past week saw a surge in the US dollar and gold prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East flared up, impacting regional stability and global energy markets. Meanwhile, US energy policy decisions are beginning to cast a long shadow over inflation expectations and commodity prices.
Read more →2026-09-18
While Tehran’s currency markets maintained a fragile stability, the global stage was dominated by Russia's massive energy gamble and Bitcoin's historic climb. From the icy Arctic oil fields to the high-yield traps of Wall Street, investors are witnessing a massive shift toward energy security and decentralized assets.
Read more →2026-09-11
The Toman closed the week at 237,100 as the IEA slashed global oil supply forecasts by 5.7 million barrels per day, signaling a prolonged energy crunch. From embezzlement scandals in Thailand to pharmaceutical setbacks in Europe, a narrative of eroding institutional trust dominated the week's global backdrop.
Read more →2026-09-04
This week saw markets react sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly a major Russian strike on Ukraine's intelligence headquarters and renewed friction over rare earth minerals between China and the US. Meanwhile, record diesel prices are adding to global economic anxieties.
Read more →2026-08-28
As Qatar extends its LNG force majeure due to the Hormuz crisis, global energy prices are surging, yet the Toman remains locked in a tense equilibrium. We analyze a week where 'toughest ever' sanctions met a market that had already priced in the worst-case scenario.
Read more →2026-08-21
A week of high-stakes decoupling saw Tehran's gold market jump 2.6% while the Toman held steady against a backdrop of global legal drama and shifting strategic alliances. From Prince Harry's $13 million legal bill to Ukrainian drones hitting refineries deep in Russia, the narrative was one of escalating costs and calculated risks.
Read more →2026-08-07
As rumored diplomatic backchannels in Cairo suggest a desperate Trump seeking a deal, the reality in the Strait of Hormuz remains explosive with 15 vessel attacks reported. Gold has surged 2.3% this week, acting as the primary hedge against regional volatility while the Toman maintains a fragile, artificial stability.
Read more →2026-07-31
The past week saw heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, impacting global shipping and regional stability. While the Iranian Toman experienced a slight depreciation against the US dollar, gold prices held firm, offering a safe haven amid uncertainty. Meanwhile, global markets reacted to AI sector developments and geopolitical undercurrents.
Read more →2026-07-24
This week saw a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions, with direct military exchanges between Iran and the US dominating headlines and spooking global markets. The ensuing uncertainty led to a sharp outflow from Bitcoin ETFs and a renewed focus on safe-haven assets, while the Iranian Toman experienced fluctuations.
Read more →2026-07-10
The past week saw a significant uptick in oil prices driven by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with Brent crude surging past $76. Meanwhile, the Iranian Toman experienced a slight recovery against the US dollar, closing the week with a modest gain.
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