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The fund invests primarily in futures contracts for natural gas that are traded on the NYMEX, ICE Futures Europe and ICE Futures U.S. (together, ICE Futures) or other U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Benchmark Futures Contract is the futures contract on natural gas as traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange that is the near month contract to expire, except when the near month contract is within two weeks of expiration.

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On Wednesday, July 2, U.S. markets closed mixed. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, buoyed by tech sector gains and a trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam that eased tariff concerns.
The Dow edged slightly lower. Nasdaq&#8217;s strength was led by Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla. Investors are now focused on Thursday&#8217;s non-farm payrolls report for signs of potential Fed rate cuts amid weak private payroll data and Centene&#8217;s withdrawn 2025 earnings forecast.
In economic data, U.S. private employers cut 33,000 jobs in June, the first drop since March 2023, raising expectations of a Fed rate cut. Economists now see Friday&#8217;s jobs report showing a slowdown to 110,000 gains. Markets have priced in a September cut and see a 25% chance of one in July, with a second cut expected by year-end.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Wednesday, led by materials, tech, and energy, while health care and utilities declined.
The Dow fell 0.02% to 44,484.42, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.47% at 6,227.42, and the Nasdaq gained 0.94% to 20,393.13.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.16% lower at 39,699.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.02% at 8,595.80, led by losses in the Telecoms Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.17% at 25,410.70, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.08% to 23,529.35.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.18% at 3,461.15, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.62% to 3,968.07.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index closed the session at 24,069.94, lower by 0.63%
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.26%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.01%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 slid 0.15%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.34%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.08% at $66.72/bbl, and Brent was down 1.06% at $68.38/bbl.
Oil prices fell as traders weighed potential U.S. tariff hikes, a likely OPEC+ output increase, weak Chinese demand, rising U.S. crude inventories, and pre-holiday caution ahead of key economic data.
Natural gas rose 1.01% to $3.523.
Gold traded lower by 0.11% to $3,355.92, Silver rose 0.72% to $37.005, and Copper gained 0.28% to $5.1640.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.04%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.07%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.06% to 96.83, USD/JPY was up 0.13% to 143.86, and USD/AUD rose 0.13% to 1.5209.
The U.S. dollar remained near 3.5-year lows on Thursday ahead of key jobs data and amid optimism over a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal. Rate cut expectations and fiscal concerns kept pressure on the greenback.
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EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks 1.710M Barrel Draw Vs 1.650M Barrel Draw Est.

On Tuesday, July 1, U.S. markets closed mixed, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq fell, pulled down by large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow gained. Volatility was high amid low liquidity. Investor optimism from potential stimulus was tempered by market concentration and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46213387/elon-musk-backs-trump-over-gaza-ceasefire-despite-public-spats-credit-where-credit-is-due" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla-Trump spat</a>. 
Economic data, including unexpectedly higher job openings, supported the Fed&#8217;s patient stance on rate cuts, shifting focus to Thursday&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls report.
In economic data, U.S. job openings increased to 7.769 million in May. The ISM manufacturing PMI for June rose to 49 compared to market estimates of 48.8. U.S. construction spending declined 0.3% in May to $2,138 billion annually.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors, including materials, healthcare, and energy, saw gains, but information technology and communication services ended lower.
The Dow rose 0.91% to 44,494.94, the S&amp;P 500 was down 0.11% at 6,198.01, and the Nasdaq declined 0.82% to 20,202.89.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.58% lower at 39,755.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.66% at 8,597.70, led by gains in the A-REITs, Materials, and Metals &amp; Mining sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.37% at 24,221.41, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.30% to 23,544.25.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.09% at 3,454.79, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.02% to 3,943.68.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index closed the session at 24,221.41, higher by 0.62%
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.64%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.25%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.16%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.31%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI traded higher by 0.87% at $66.02/bbl, and Brent was up 0.88% at $67.69/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as markets balanced expected OPEC+ supply increases, a weaker dollar, and mixed U.S. economic signals, including a surprise crude inventory build. Geopolitical calm and macro policy ambiguity also influenced trading.
Natural gas fell 0.91% to $3.384.
Gold traded higher by 0.06% to $3,351.12, Silver rose 0.41% to $36.000, and Copper gained 1.59% to $5.1285.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.15%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.10%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.34% to 96.97, USD/JPY was up 0.51% to 144.61, and USD/AUD rose 0.28% to 1.5235.
The dollar index edged up slightly, supported by strong U.S. job openings data, moving away from its recent lows despite ongoing pressure from policy uncertainty and rate cut expectations.
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On Monday, June 30, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by optimism over trade deals and possible rate cuts. Despite this strong finish, concerns about tariffs and fiscal policy weighed on overall performance. Investors reacted to soft economic data and shifting central bank expectations, while portfolio adjustments and rising bank stocks added momentum. Still, some analysts warned the rally may not last amid mounting economic and policy uncertainty.
In economic data, the Chicago PMI edged down to 40.4 in June from 40.5 in May, below the expected 42.7. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed&#8217;s business activity index for Texas manufacturing rose to -12.7 from -15.3, signaling a slight improvement despite ongoing contraction.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Monday, led by tech, financials, and real estate, while energy and consumer discretionary declined.
The Dow rose 0.63% to 44,094.77, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.52% at 6,204.95, and the Nasdaq gained 0.47% to 20,369.73.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.43% lower at 39,908.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport, and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.01% at 8,541.10, led by losses in the Industrials, Telecoms Services, and Materials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.14% at 25,552.05, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.03% to 23,625.30.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.39% at 3,457.75, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.17% to 3,942.76.
The Hong Kong market was closed for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day holiday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.52%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.70%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.62%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.26%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.17% at $65.00/bbl, and Brent was down 0.16% at $66.63/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as investors weighed expectations of an OPEC+ output hike in August and ongoing trade negotiations.
Natural gas fell 1.30% to $3.411.
Gold traded higher by 1.56% to $3,359.40, Silver rose 1.81% to $36.500, and Copper gained 1.40% to $5.1455.
Gold prices rose on safe-haven demand amid trade uncertainty and a weaker dollar as investors braced for Trump&#8217;s tariff deadline. Broader metal markets also gained on improved sentiment and China data.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.13%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.30%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.34% to 96.46, USD/JPY was down 0.78% to 142.91, and USD/AUD slid 0.07% to 1.5185.
The U.S. dollar fell, hit by fiscal concerns, trade uncertainty, and expectations of faster Fed rate cuts. Trump&#8217;s criticism of the Fed added pressure while investors await key U.S. data.
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On Friday, June 27, U.S. markets closed higher, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs amid optimism over trade deals and expected Fed rate cuts. Despite U.S.-Canada tensions, investor momentum remained strong, particularly in tech stocks. Economic data showed mixed signals, but consumer sentiment improved.
Nvidia and Nike led gains, while Micron boosted AI stock confidence. Overall, market resilience and bullish sentiment continued to drive gains.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher Friday, led by communication services, consumer discretionary, and industrials, while energy and health care declined.
The Dow rose 1.00% to 43,819.27, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.54% at 6,173.07, and the Nasdaq gained 0.52% to 20,273.46.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.80% higher at 40,472.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.33% at 8,542.30, led by gains in the Healthcare, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.44% at 25,524.95, and the Nifty 500 rose 0.01% to 23,621.90.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.59% at 3,444.43, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.37% to 3,936.08.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.87% lower at 24,072.28.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.30%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.09%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.19%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.30%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.40% at $65.26/bbl, and Brent was down 0.24% at $66.65/bbl.
Oil prices held steady as Middle East tensions eased, but potential OPEC+ output hikes and global demand uncertainty kept gains limited. Bearish pressure is expected to persist amid weak outlooks.
Natural gas fell 3.56% to $3.606.
Gold traded higher by 0.33% to $3,298.52, Silver fell 0.13% to $35.990, and Copper gained 0.52% to $5.0530.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.47%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.61%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.17% to 97.23, USD/JPY was down 0.30% to 144.24, and USD/AUD gained 0.05% to 1.5320.
The U.S. dollar slid near multi-year lows on hopes for trade deals and expected Fed rate cuts. Easing tariff risks, dovish Fed signals and euro strength further pressured the greenback.
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U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count -6 To 432; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count -2 To 109; U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count 547 Vs 554 Prior

On Thursday, June 26, U.S. markets closed higher as easing geopolitical tensions and supportive economic data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Major indexes advanced in a broad rally, edging the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq closer to record highs.
Bank stocks led gains after a regulatory proposal, while Fed officials signaled openness to easing. Mixed economic signals, including weak consumer spending and strong orders, fueled speculation about the timing of rate cuts.
According to economic data, the U.S. first-quarter GDP was revised down to -0.5% from -0.2%, driven by a larger trade deficit from weaker exports. However, May factory orders jumped 16.4% to $343.6 billion, the biggest monthly gain since 2014, far exceeding expectations. Weekly jobless claims dropped by 10,000 to 236,000, defying forecasts of no change and signaling ongoing strength in the labor market.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by communication services, consumer discretionary, and energy. Real estate and consumer staples declined.
The Dow rose 0.94% to 43,386.84, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.80% at 6,141.02, and the Nasdaq gained 0.97% to 20,167.91.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.42% higher at 40,145.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.43% at 8,514.20, led by losses in the Financials, Healthcare, and A-REITs sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.37% at 25,640.40, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.44% to 23,621.45.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.70% at 3,424.23, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.61% to 3,921.76.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.17% lower at 24,284.15.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.97%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.83%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.41%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.54%.
European stocks rose on U.S.-China trade progress and Middle East ceasefire optimism.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.72% at $65.71/bbl, and Brent was up 0.61% at $67.10/bbl.
Oil prices increased Friday but were on track for their biggest weekly drop since March 2023, as easing geopolitical tensions erased risk premiums. Focus shifted back to supply-demand fundamentals, with support from falling inventories and strong Chinese imports.
Natural gas rose 2.75% to $3.623.
Gold traded lower by 1.47% to $3,298.62, Silver fell 2.26% to $35.755, and Copper declined 1.34% to $4.9955.
Gold fell to a near four-week low as the Israel-Iran ceasefire reduced safe-haven demand and investors awaited key U.S. inflation data.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.24%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.31%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.04% to 97.26, USD/JPY was up 0.01% to 144.44, and USD/AUD gained 0.10% to 1.5290.
The U.S. dollar neared multi-year lows as markets priced in deeper rate cuts and a possible dovish Fed chair replacement.
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On Wednesday, June 25, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Nasdaq lifted by tech shares while the S&amp;P 500 remained flat. Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s second day of congressional testimony reiterated the central bank&#8217;s wait-and-see approach to rate cuts.
Nvidia&#8217;s market value surged, making it the world&#8217;s most valuable company. Economic uncertainty weighed on corporate guidance, with notable declines from Tesla, FedEx, and General Mills. BlackBerry and Micron saw strong gains.
According to economic data, U.S. new home sales fell by 13.7% to 623,000 units in May, while building permits dropped by 2% to 1.394 million.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with real estate, consumer staples, and utilities posting the largest losses, while information technology and communication services stocks ended higher.
The Dow slid 0.25% to 42,982.43, the S&amp;P 500 was flat at 6,092.16, and the Nasdaq gained 0.31% to 19,973.55.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.66% higher at 39,588.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.10% at 8,550.80, led by losses in the IT, Gold, and A-REITs sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 1.26% at 25,562.60, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.99% to 23,527.80.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.22% at 3,448.45, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.35% to 3,946.02.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.61% lower at 24,325.40.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.18%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.76%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.24%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.18%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.03% at $64.90/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $66.50/bbl.
Oil prices steadied after erasing earlier gains as investors focused on market fundamentals amid cautious optimism over the Iran-Israel ceasefire.
Natural gas fell 0.90% to $3.537.
Gold traded higher by 0.32% to $3,354.10, Silver rose 1.40% to $36.608, and Copper gained 2.77% to $5.0523.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.19%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.40%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.56% to 97.15, USD/JPY was down 0.77% to 144.09, and USD/AUD slid 0.39% to 1.5293.
The dollar fell to multi-year lows against the euro and Swiss franc, driven by concerns over the Fed&#8217;s independence and Trump&#8217;s criticism of Powell.
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On Tuesday, June 24, U.S. markets closed higher as investors responded positively to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and awaited signals from the Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq 100 reached a record close, and the S&amp;P 500 neared its previous peak.
Tech shares led the rally, while energy stocks slipped on lower oil prices. Fed Chair Powell emphasized a cautious approach to rate cuts, with weakening consumer confidence adding to expectations for future easing.
In economic data, the U.S. current account deficit jumped 44% to $450.2 billion in Q1, above the prior $312 billion and slightly above forecasts. Meanwhile, home price growth slowed, with the S&amp;P Case-Shiller Index rising 3.4% in April, down from 4.1% in March.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended higher on Tuesday, led by tech, communication services, and financials. Energy stocks declined, bucking the trend.
The Dow rose 1.19% to 43,089.02, the S&amp;P 500 was up 1.11% to 6,092.18, and the Nasdaq gained 1.43% to 19,912.53.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.40% higher at 38,946.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.04% at 8,559.20, led by gains in the Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Utilities sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.80% at 25,244.05, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.79% to 23,295.80.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 1.01% at 3,455.97, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.44% to 3,960.07.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 1.23% higher at 24,474.67.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.13%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.33%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 slid 0.06%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.27% at $65.19/bbl, and Brent was up 1.12% at $66.92/bbl.
Oil prices rose over 1% as U.S. demand remained firm, and a fragile ceasefire eased supply fears. Expectations of Fed rate cuts also supported the market&#8217;s demand outlook.
Natural gas fell 0.03% to $3.654.
Gold traded higher by 0.11% to $3,337.12, Silver slid 0.21% to $35.658, and Copper gained 0.24% to $4.8840.
Gold prices inched higher Wednesday as a weaker dollar offered support, offsetting pressure from easing geopolitical tensions after the Israel-Iran ceasefire. Other metals also rose slightly on a softer dollar.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.07%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.06%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.12% to 98.10, USD/JPY was up 0.50% to 145.66, and USD/AUD slid 0.08% to 1.5398.
The dollar hovered near a four-year low against the euro as easing oil prices and a shaky Middle East truce reduced inflation fears, boosting rate-cut hopes and risk appetite.
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On Monday, June 23, U.S. markets closed higher as investors were relieved by Iran&#8217;s measured response to American airstrikes, easing fears of wider conflict.
The major indexes ended higher, while oil prices plunged sharply after traders bet that global crude supplies would remain stable. Analysts pointed to Iran&#8217;s limited military capabilities and lack of strong allies as reasons for the market&#8217;s calm reaction despite heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
In economic data, S&amp;P Global&#8217;s U.S. services PMI dipped to 53.1 in June from 53.7, slightly above expectations of 52.9. The manufacturing PMI remained unchanged at 52, indicating a steady expansion in factory activity.
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Consumer and real estate stocks led broad S&amp;P 500 gains Monday, while energy shares fell as oil prices dropped.
The Dow rose 0.89% to 42,581.78, the S&amp;P 500 was up 0.96% to 6,025.17, and the Nasdaq gained 0.94% to 19,630.97.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.16% higher at 38,800.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.95% at 8,555.50, led by gains in the Metals &amp; Mining, Materials, and Financials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.26% at 25,037.10, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.48% to 23,110.60.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 1.15% at 3,420.57, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.20% to 3,904.03.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 2.06% higher at 24,177.07.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 1.77%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 2.15%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 1.45%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.
European shares jumped as Trump announced an Iran-Israel ceasefire, boosting travel stocks. Energy lagged on falling oil; the STOXX 600 rose, led by airlines and leisure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 3.20% at $66.29/bbl, and Brent was down 3.29% at $68.21/bbl.
Oil prices dropped to two-week lows after Israel accepted Trump&#8217;s ceasefire plan with Iran, easing fears of supply disruption and erasing the recent risk premium in crude markets.
Natural gas fell 1.52% to $3.752.
Gold traded lower by 1.85% to $3,332.90, Silver slid 0.50% to $36.005, and Copper gained 0.87% to $4.8920.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.77%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.89%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 1.17%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.41% to 97.99, USD/JPY was down 0.81% to 144.97, and USD/AUD slid 0.78% to 1.5361.
The U.S. dollar fell as ceasefire optimism between Iran and Israel boosted risk appetite. The Dollar Index dropped while the euro, sterling, and yen gained on improving sentiment.
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Global Markets Rally, Oil Plunges On Ceasefire Optimism

The Strait of Hormuz, accounting for nearly a third of the world&#8217;s oil supply, is once again under geopolitical pressure, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF investors</a> are rushing to reposition.
Over the past month, the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) and the United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNO#NYSE">BNO</a>) have spiked 22.25% and 20.26%, respectively. On Saturday, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—and oil prices jumped in response.
Now, energy experts are signaling a possible $100-per-barrel oil situation, particularly if Iran decides to respond by attacking U.S. interests in the Gulf or interfering with global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs Riding The Risk Wave</h2>
If tensions further intensify, energy-oriented ETFs may keep rising. Preeminent tickers in consideration are:
USO and BNO – Already surging, they are bellwethers for sentiment on crude.
USO tracks front-month WTI crude oil futures. It is usually the first choice for traders seeking direct exposure to oil price changes. Because of its exposure to front-month futures, USO will be very volatile but also rapidly sensitive to geopolitical shocks such as airstrikes or naval interferences.
BNO reflects Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, and is most applicable when Middle East supply lines are in jeopardy. Brent will spike quicker than WTI in times of global crises, and BNO provides the retail investor with an accessible vehicle to access that.
Invesco DB Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBO#NYSE">DBO</a>) offers futures-based exposure with strong war-time tailwinds. It provides exposure to a longer curve of oil futures, making it less whiplash-prone than USO or BNO. DBO can be a more measured bet for investors who believe the conflict will lead to sustained price appreciation in oil.
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) plays off the supply disruption theme using upstream producers. Instead of following oil itself, XOP puts capital in upstream energy producers, those that drill and explore for oil. As crude moves higher, the margins for these companies widen, making XOP a high-beta bet on the general energy uptrend. It is essentially a leveraged oil play, but without the leverage.
First Trust Natural Gas ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCG#NYSE">FCG</a>) and United States Natural Gas Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>)—These ETFs may move if LNG through Hormuz is at risk. If LNG cargo through the Strait of Hormuz becomes disturbed, gas prices, particularly in Europe, may surge. Although these ETFs have not shown a positive reaction yet, they are under watch. FCG also provides equity exposure to U.S.-based natural gas producers, which would profit from Europe panicking for alternative suppliers.
But black gold isn&#8217;t the only one rallying.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense ETFs On Radar</h2>
As President Donald Trump warned Iran of further strikes unless it abandons its nuclear ambitions, some investors are rotating into defense ETFs amid escalating geopolitical risks.
iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) invests in big-cap defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), and Raytheon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>). These companies are at the forefront of any U.S. military buildup, either through the sales of hardware, missile defense systems, or support. As tensions rise, ITA is a favorite among investors who take an educated guess at sustained geopolitical uncertainty.
SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is more diversified than ITA. If defense spending increases and new contracts are awarded under wartime terms, XAR might see wider upside potential. It also performs better during times of high volatility because of its equal-weight approach.
Both these ETFs stand to gain as defense budgets swell and military contractors set up for more long-term involvement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Geopolitical Wildcards</h2>
Although markets have factored in the initial attacks, doubt over Iran&#8217;s retaliation plan and Trump&#8217;s extended geopolitical strategy are making traders nervous. One wrong shipping lane missile could send oil above $110, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46051051/oil-prices-iran-strait-of-hormuz-risk-us-attack">according to Goldman Sachs</a>, and ignite wider risk-off sentiment across equities.
For ETF traders, the secret is to position, not panic. This could be a good opportunity for tactical maneuvers in energy and defense funds. But in the era of tweet-induced volatility, one thing&#8217;s certain: ETFs are where the battle lines, and profits, are being drawn.
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How A Strait Of Hormuz Shock Could Ignite A Surge In Energy And Defense ETFs

On Friday, June 20, U.S. markets closed mixed amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions and uncertainty over possible U.S. involvement. Choppy trading, triple-witching volume, and inflation concerns weighed on sentiment. While the S&amp;P dipped, the Nasdaq gained for the week. Tech megacaps dragged indices lower as investors remained cautious. Mixed Fed comments added to market unease over interest rate direction.
In economic data, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index held steady at minus 4.0 in June, matching the previous reading and falling short of the expected minus 1.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell Friday, led by health care, materials, and communications, while energy and consumer staples gained.
The Dow rose 0.08% to 42,206.82, the S&amp;P 500 was down 0.22% to 5,967.84, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.51% to 19,447.41.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.01% lower at 38,401.00, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.36% at 8,474.90.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.62% at 24,954.30, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.23% to 22,987.20.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.65% at 3,381.58, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.29% to 3,857.90.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.67% higher at 23,689.13.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.27%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.44%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 0.48%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.01%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.99% at $74.58/bbl, and Brent was up 1.04% at $76.30/bbl.
Oil hit five-month highs as the U.S. joined Israel in striking Iran, raising supply fears. Prices later flattened as no disruptions occurred, but the risk premium persists amid Hormuz closure threats.
Natural gas rose 0.94% to $3.986.
Gold traded lower by 0.13% to $3,381.60, Silver rose 0.34% to $36.135, and Copper declined 0.67% to $4.8000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.11%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.23%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
As of 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.59% to 99.29, USD/JPY was up 1.19% to 147.84, and USD/AUD rose 1.12% to 1.5677
The U.S. dollar strengthened as investors sought safety amid Middle East tensions, especially after strikes on Iran. Moves were muted as markets awaited Iran&#8217;s response.
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