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Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has soared after a US-Iran deal to open the sea lane, raising questions about future governance as the toll-free period ends — crude edged up 0.9% to $76.54, while gold dipped 1.7% amid easing geopolitical risk pricing. Yet the region …
A breakthrough US-Iran peace agreement sent shockwaves through global markets today, with the deal promising to end months of conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Oil prices collapsed 5.1% to $80.59 as the geopolitical risk premium evaporated, while ris…
Markets surged on precious metals as geopolitical uncertainty gripped global attention, with Trump announcing a US-Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday while Tehran cast doubt on the timing. Gold jumped 3% to $4,238 and silver soared 6.2% as investors hedged against Middle East …
SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut dominated markets today, with shares closing at $161 after opening at $135 — a 19% surge that pushed Elon Musk’s net worth past $1.1 trillion, making him the world’s first trillionaire. The IPO success sparked a broader risk-on sentiment, wit…
Global markets surged on signals that the prolonged Iran conflict may be nearing resolution, with Trump claiming a “great settlement” has been reached despite Iran’s cautious response that nothing is finalised. The de-escalation hopes sent oil tumbling 2.2% to $85.79 while Bitc…
Tensions across the Middle East intensified for a second consecutive day as the US and Iran exchanged strikes, with American forces targeting military installations in southern Iran while Kuwait closed its airspace and Israel warned of potential launches from Lebanon. Oil market…
Tensions in the Middle East exploded into full-scale conflict as US forces struck Iran in retaliation for downing an American helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran responding by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan with missile strikes that Jordan successfully intercep…
Tech giants dominated markets as Apple revealed a major AI overhaul built on Google’s Gemini models, while OpenAI confidentially filed for its IPO ahead of what could be Wall Street’s biggest AI debut. The renewed focus on artificial intelligence helped lift crypto markets, with…
Middle East tensions erupted overnight as Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, threatening the fragile ceasefire and sending shockwaves through global markets. Oil surged nearly 5% to $95 as traders priced in supply risks, while cryptocurrency markets pulled back sharply with Bit…
Markets showed mixed signals as crypto assets staged a modest recovery despite shedding $390 billion in what could become their worst weekly performance since the FTX collapse. Bitcoin climbed 1.8% to $61,800 while Ethereum gained 3.1%, but the broader digital asset rout highl…
Markets tumbled globally as artificial intelligence hype began to unravel, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day since April 2025 with a 4% drop. The tech selloff accelerated after Meta shares sank on reports the company may raise tens of billions in new funding for AI develop…
Markets ticked lower as investors awaited key employment data, with S&P 500 futures declining despite the index being on track for its 10th consecutive weekly gain — the longest streak since 1985. Gold fell 0.7% to $4,475 while oil held steady near $93, reflecting cautious sen…
Global markets faced a sharp selloff as cryptocurrencies plummeted and Middle Eastern tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Bitcoin crashed below $62,000 for the first time since February, wiping out $1.5 billion in leveraged positions as traders rotated into AI stocks and h…
Regional tensions reached alarming new heights as Iranian missiles flew overhead Kuwait City, with dramatic footage showing a motorway accident occurring amid the military escalation. The US and Iran launched fresh strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled, with Tehran attacking…
Alphabet’s announcement to raise $80 billion through stock sales dominated markets today, with the tech giant citing unprecedented demand for its AI solutions that exceeds current supply capacity. The massive fundraising drive, which includes a $10 billion investment from Warr…
Markets opened June with heightened tensions across multiple fronts as Iran and the US reported new air strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices up nearly 3% to $89.91 amid supply concerns from the critical shipping corridor. The escalation comes as geopolitical …
The ongoing Iran conflict continues to reshape global energy markets, with oil falling 1.7% to $87 despite concerns that exports through the Strait of Hormuz may never return to pre-war levels. The US escalated its economic pressure campaign against Iran, seizing $1 billion in…
Markets took a cautious stance as geopolitical uncertainty overshadowed corporate earnings, with Trump’s meeting on Iran ending without a clear resolution despite framework discussions. Oil dropped 1.7% to $87 as hopes for de-escalation tempered earlier gains, while gold surged…
Global markets showed resilience today as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East appeared to ease slightly. Stock futures held steady despite ongoing uncertainty around US-Iran relations, with tech shares continuing their momentum to push major indices to fresh records. Oil pr…
Middle Eastern tensions escalated sharply as the US carried out new strikes in Iran while Kuwait activated air defenses against missile and drone threats. The military action sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Bitcoin plunging below $73,000 and nearly $1 billion i…