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President Trump announced that new talks with Iran will begin on Monday after calling off a planned military strike. This de-escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East is expected to redu…
Oil prices fell sharply as Iran and US pause hostilities, easing supply fears. Lower oil reduces bond yield pressure, potentially easing Fed rate hike concerns and supporting equities.
US futures rallied as oil prices fell 5% on eased US-Iran tensions, boosting risk sentiment ahead of Fed decision and tech earnings. Nvidia reportedly discussing $250B OpenAI data center financing an…
Oil prices retreated Monday as Iran signaled openness to continued US negotiations, reversing gains from Strait of Hormuz tensions. Despite the pullback, both benchmarks posted their largest weekly g…
Oil and gas prices surged as Iran-US tensions escalated, with Kuwait reporting damage to a power plant. Brent and WTI hit month-highs, boosting energy stocks like Venture Global amid Strait of Hormuz…
US-Iran tensions escalate as strikes continue for sixth day, pushing Brent crude up 3%+ and 17% since conflict resumed. Dow falls, tech stocks (NVDA, GOOGL, MSFT, AMZN) decline as investors rotate to…
Global chip stock selloff pressured tech shares Friday; Nvidia briefly lost top market-cap spot to Apple before recovering. Middle East tensions kept Brent crude elevated. US indices fell, led by Nas…
Brent crude surged over 5% to $96 per barrel as Iran halted communication with the US following intensified conflicts in Lebanon. The breakdown in diplomatic talks and reports of military clashes nea…
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as chip prices surged, while geopolitical tensions over U.S.-Iran strikes created market volatility. Treasury yields fell on ceasefire optimism, but ECB signaled June rate hi…
AUDUSD edges lower near $0.71 as geopolitical tensions with Iran weigh on sentiment. Investors await Wednesday's April CPI data, which could influence RBA rate expectations for June and August.
US stock indexes fell for the third consecutive day amid rising Treasury yields, elevated oil prices, and Iran-US tensions. Nasdaq led losses as investors repriced Fed rate hike expectations and took…
Oil prices surged to two-week highs as the Strait of Hormuz closure depletes inventories rapidly. IEA warns of supply disruption; stalled Iran-U.S. peace talks risk global GDP downgrades and inflatio…
Crude oil surged 3.10% to $108.69/barrel amid U.S.-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure, and stalled peace negotiations. Iran submitted revised 14-point proposal through Pakistan mediation, but un…
Australian dollar weakened to $0.71, marking three consecutive sessions of losses amid US-Iran tensions and safe-haven USD demand. RBA minutes and labor data ahead may influence AUD direction.
Asian equities declined as Iran tensions escalate, lifting Brent crude over 1% to $110.50. Rising oil prices fuel inflation fears, forcing bond yields higher and pressuring equity markets amid geopol…
Oil prices surge as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensify, threatening Strait of Hormuz closure and disrupting one-fifth of global oil supplies.
WTI crude oil surges 3.51% as US-Iran conflict stalls negotiations, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed. Supply disruptions, inventory declines, and geopolitical tensions support prices despite OPEC …
U.S. stock indexes fell over 1% as crude oil prices surged on Iran-U.S. tensions and Trump-Xi summit disappointment, triggering inflation concerns and attractive Treasury yields that shifted investor…
Brent and WTI crude surged 2.4% Friday amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions. Weekly gains reach 6.8% and 9.0% respectively as ceasefire hopes fade and militar…
Brent and WTI crude surge on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz blockade concerns. Trump's hardline stance and fading ceasefire hopes drive weekly gains of 6.8% and 9.0% respectively.