Breaking 17:16 US-Israel strikes hit Iranian residential areas, killing 18 in Qom 16:40 Japanese finance minister warns of bold action as yen nears 160 16:20 Iran war boosts global demand for EVs, solar and heat pumps 16:00 Lagarde warns Iran war energy shocks could last years amid ECB rate hike debate 15:40 European stocks dip as Middle East war fuels ECB rate hike bets 15:20 Macquarie warns oil could hit $200 if Iran war lasts to June 14:50 Asia-Pacific governments roll out emergency measures amid energy crisis 13:00 Airlines raise fares and cut flights as jet fuel prices surge 12:10 Hezbollah launches 600 projectiles at Israel in 24 hours, a record doubled 12:00 Cuba seeks Vatican help to ease U.S. oil embargo 11:45 TSX futures fall as Trump extends Hormuz deadline amid market uncertainty 11:20 Tesla gains fade amid delivery worries despite Europe rebound 11:15 Mercosur and Canada edge closer to free-trade deal with April negotiations 11:00 TotalEnergies drops 2050 carbon neutrality goal over slow global transition 10:40 Musk plans 30% retail allocation for SpaceX IPO 10:20 Iran conflict triggers mass tourism cancellations in eastern Mediterranean 10:02 Iran claims one million fighters ready for U.S. ground invasion 09:20 Rapid7 uncovers Chinese 'dormant cells' in telecom networks 08:55 Nvidia shares drop amid TurboQuant fears and lawsuit pressure 07:50 Studies pinpoint Sun's magnetic engine deep below surface 07:30 UAE signals readiness to join multinational effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz 07:00 UN security council holds closed-door meeting on Iran at Moscow’s request


Oil prices dip as Iraq and Kurdistan resume exports via Turkey

Global oil prices declined on Wednesday after Iraq and Kurdish authorities agreed to restart crude exports through Turkey’s port of Ceyhan, offering limited relief to a market strained by weeks of supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Brent crude futures fell about 2.2 percent......

Fund managers raise cash at fastest pace since COVID amid Iran war

Global investor confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six months as the war involving Iran and growing stress in private credit markets push fund managers toward their most defensive positioning since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of America’s March global fund manager......

Euro falls below 1.1500 as traders await Fed and ECB decisions

The euro weakened against the US dollar, slipping below the 1.1500 level on Tuesday as markets positioned ahead of key policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The EUR/USD pair closed near 1.1491 after opening at 1.1505, marking its lowest level in seven months. The Federal......

Russian oil revenues surge after US sanctions waiver boosts exports

Russia’s oil revenues recorded a sharp weekly increase after a temporary US sanctions waiver and rising global prices linked to tensions with Iran triggered a rapid market reversal, easing months of pressure on Moscow’s energy income. Seaborne oil export revenues rose by about 890 million......

Goldman says fuel prices hit harder than crude in oil shock

Goldman Sachs warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving sharper increases in refined fuel prices than in crude oil, even as Brent remains above 100 dollars per barrel amid one of the largest supply disruptions on record. The bank’s commodities team,......

Oil prices fall as US stock surge and Iraq export deal ease concerns

Oil prices declined on Wednesday as a sharp increase in US crude inventories and a deal to resume Iraqi exports offset ongoing fears of supply disruptions linked to tensions with Iran in the Gulf. Brent crude dropped about 1.2 percent to around 102 dollars per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate......

US regulator releases long-awaited guidance on cryptocurrency classification

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued long-anticipated guidance aimed at clarifying how cryptocurrencies are classified under federal law. The move is expected to bring greater transparency to digital asset markets and help investors better understand regulatory expectations. The new......

Neste shares gain as banks raise targets on fuel price surge

Barclays and Morgan Stanley have upgraded their outlook on Finnish renewable fuels producer Neste, citing improved margins driven by rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Barclays raised its rating on the company to overweight and set a price target of €32, while Morgan......

Oil prices rebound above $100 as Hormuz concerns persist

Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz erased the previous day’s relief rally, highlighting ongoing disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Brent crude climbed nearly 3 percent to around $103 per barrel, while US benchmark......

Yen weakens near 160 as markets await Fed and BoJ decisions

The Japanese yen hovered near a key intervention threshold after the USD/JPY pair reached a 52 week high of 159.75, its strongest level since mid July 2024, as traders focused on upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The move places the yen close to the 160 level,......

Morocco phosphate sector remains stable as global fertilizer costs rise

Morocco’s phosphate industry is expected to remain stable despite mounting pressure across global fertilizer markets, as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and push up production costs for key inputs. Fitch Ratings said rising tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions linked......

Tungsten prices surge 557 percent as China tightens export controls

Global tungsten prices have soared to record levels after China tightened export restrictions on the strategic metal, triggering supply shortages that are affecting defense and technology industries worldwide. The price of ammonium paratungstate, the main benchmark for tungsten trading, has climbed......

Currency volatility hits eight month high as Iran conflict shakes markets

Global currency markets have entered a period of heightened turbulence as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its third week, driving a key measure of foreign exchange volatility to its highest level since July 2025. The Deutsche Bank currency volatility indicator rose......

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