Thursday, 25 June 2026
Market closes slightly higher today
The market closed with some sectors like Industrials and Health Care leading the way, while Financials and Real Estate lagged behind, driven by balanced support and pressure. Next session, the market's direction will depend on how these forces play out. The story will be told by which forces gain the upper hand, particularly with disrupted oil prices and falling bond yields in the mix.
Why it mattered: Today's close sets up a potentially volatile next session as the market navigates conflicting forces and geopolitical tensions
What we said to watch
The key thing to watch when the market reopens will be whether the reversal in disrupted oil prices continues, and how it impacts the overall market direction
This is the reading as it was written on the day. It has not been edited with hindsight, and it may have turned out to be wrong.
Market intelligence only. Not financial advice, not a recommendation, and not an offer to buy or sell any security. No trade execution.