Energy surges by around 3%, silver rises by 2%... US stocks adjust and Bitcoin rebounds

Source: BlockMedia Original Title: [This Moment Global Futures] Energy surges by around 3%, Silver gains 2%… US stocks adjust and Bitcoin rebounds Original Link: Global futures markets saw energy commodities lead with a sharp rise of about 3%, while silver prices strengthened significantly in the metals sector. Meanwhile, US stock index futures declined across the board, entering a correction phase, yet Bitcoin showed a rebound amid increased volatility in risk assets overall.

Overall Energy Surge… WTI up 2.64%, Heating Oil up 3.74%

As of 7 a.m. on the 14th, the energy sector showed the strongest momentum in the global futures market. WTI(West Texas Intermediate) rose by 2.64%, and Brent crude also gained 2.40%, both recording gains. Among refined products, heating oil surged by 3.74%, the largest increase, and RBOB gasoline( also rose by 1.58%. Natural gas fell by 0.68%, indicating some differentiation within the energy sector, but geopolitical tensions and supply uncertainties surrounding the Middle East and South America are interpreted as driving overall oil prices higher.

US Index Futures Decline Together… VIX Near 3% Rise

US stock index futures generally showed weakness. The S&P 500 declined by 0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 fell by 0.22%, continuing the tech-led correction trend. The Russell 2000 was down by 0.11%, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average)DJIA( fell by 0.85%, reflecting a relatively larger decline. The volatility index)VIX( rose by 2.96%, suggesting that short-term market anxiety is expanding again.

European markets showed mixed movements. The EuroStoxx 50 rose by 0.22%, but Germany’s DAX declined slightly by 0.07%, indicating limited directional movement. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell by 0.36%, maintaining a cautious sentiment across Asian markets.

In the bond market, US Treasury yields increased slightly across all maturities. The 2-year Treasury futures rose by 0.03%, while the 5-year and 10-year yields increased by 0.07% each. Expectations of an early Fed rate cut have somewhat receded, leading to a slowdown in bond buying.

Slight Dollar Strength… Yen and Euro Weakness

In the foreign exchange market, the dollar showed limited rebound. The dollar index rose by 0.31%, and most major currencies weakened accordingly. The euro declined by 0.23%, and the yen by 0.64%. The pound)-0.29(, Australian dollar)-0.51(, New Zealand dollar)-0.52(, and Swiss franc)-0.49( also weakened against the dollar. This reflects a renewed preference for the dollar amid stock market corrections.

Silver Surges 2.03%, Gold Weakens… Commodity Flows Diverge

In the metals market, silver surged by 2.03%, showing strong upward momentum, while gold declined by 0.41%. Industrial and precious metals such as copper)-0.45(, palladium)-2.39(, and platinum)-1.52( all showed weakness. In agricultural commodities, orange juice jumped by 2.87%, and coffee rose by 1.26%. Conversely, cocoa plummeted by 4.23%, and soybean)-0.95(, corn)-0.30(, and wheat)-0.15( prices generally declined.

Bitcoin Up 3.03%… Relative Strength in Correction Phase

In the digital asset market, Bitcoin rose by 3.03%, contrasting with the stock market correction phase. As volatility in risk assets increases, Bitcoin is acting as a short-term alternative investment, showing a rebound.

Global futures markets are experiencing increased volatility driven by a sharp rise in energy prices, while US stocks are entering a correction phase. The strengthening dollar and rising VIX suggest a shift toward more defensive positioning, and sensitivity to future interest rate paths and geopolitical variables is likely to increase further.