Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate
The US launched strikes against Iran after President Trump said Tehran shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose as investors priced in supply disruption risk across a corridor that carries roughly 20 percent of global oil supply.
20d ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Global markets: Europe's STOXX 600 hits two-week low on Mideast escalation, AI jitters
Europe's STOXX 600 dropped to a two-week low as a 4%-plus oil price spike from fresh Israel-Iran exchanges hit airline stocks, while a global AI selloff dragged tech shares lower. Monte dei Paschi di Siena surged after Intesa Sanpaolo launched a takeover bid.
21d ago · 3 min · Markets
Sensex falls 600 points, Nifty below 23,650 as rupee weakens to record low amid Middle East tensions
The Sensex fell around 600 points and the Nifty slipped below 23,650 as the rupee hit a record low, pressured by high oil prices and Trump's rejection of Iran's peace proposal. FII selling and weakness in IT stocks deepened the broad market decline.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash
Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect, but Iran accuses the US of violating it by targeting Iranian vessels and striking coastal areas. The disputed claims leave the truce's status unresolved and raise the risk of renewed escalation.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to strike US military sites across the Middle East as Washington waits for Tehran's formal reply to its latest negotiating proposal. The threat raises regional tension and complicates diplomacy at a critical juncture in US-Iran talks.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Explosions Heard Near Bandar Abbas After Iran Attack On Warships In Hormuz
The US military intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and launched retaliatory strikes, with explosions reported near Iran's key port city Bandar Abbas.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said the US could restart strikes on Iran if it "misbehaves," adding that Tehran has not paid a big enough price for its actions. The remarks signal Washington is maintaining military leverage and views current Iranian proposals as likely unacceptable.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Trump Says US, Iranian Officials Can Talk By Phone
President Trump said US and Iranian officials can hold phone talks as an alternative to in-person negotiations, which have stalled. The move keeps a diplomatic channel open but suggests no imminent breakthrough on Iran's nuclear program.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks
Iran has threatened a "long, painful" retaliation if the US resumes military strikes, with a ceasefire holding since April 8. Diplomatic talks aimed at a broader resolution have hit a dead end, keeping tensions high. Any breakdown in the truce could quickly affect oil markets and regional stability.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
This Easy-To-Overlook ETF Soars 663% As It Wins From Iran War
An unidentified ETF has surged 663% amid conflict involving Iran, signaling sharp investor flows into geopolitical risk-exposed assets. Concentrated thematic ETFs tied to active conflict carry significant reversal risk once resolution expectations emerge. No ticker or fund name was disclosed in the source material.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Fresh hopes of US-Iran talks bring peace to D-Street
Fresh signals of potential US-Iran diplomatic talks calmed Indian equity markets, easing geopolitical risk sentiment on D-Street. The development matters because reduced Middle East tension typically softens crude oil prices, lowering input costs for India's import-dependent economy. Sustained market relief will depend
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: US Eyes Freezing Iran's Funds; US, Iran Reportedly Mull Ceasefire Extension
Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran to facilitate diplomatic resolution of the US-Iran conflict as Washington and Tehran reportedly consider extending a ceasefire. The US is simultaneously exploring a freeze on Iranian funds, adding financial pressure to active negotiations. The outcome of the ceasefire extension t
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs