UK large-cap and mid-cap shares jumped on Wednesday after a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran on a temporary ceasefire lifted investor sentiment globally. The development triggered a broad-based rally in equities while sharply reducing oil prices. The benchmark FTSE 100 rose 3.09%, reaching its highest level since March 3. Meanwhile, the mid-cap
Even with the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz would take several weeks to normalise. Additionally, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated on Tuesday that fuel prices may continue to increase for months, even after the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The EIA’s assessment contradicted US
Investors are recalibrating their strategies in response to renewed geopolitical uncertainty, crafting a fresh “Trump trade” playbook as markets react to shifting dynamics around US-Iran tensions, oil prices, and global monetary policy. With inflation and interest rate trajectories increasingly difficult to predict, many investors are stepping away from long-term positioning and instead focusing on short-term
US stocks surged on Wednesday after a surprise two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions and sent oil prices sharply lower, boosting risk appetite across global markets. The announcement, made just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a broad “risk-on”
Microsoft stock has crashed into a technical bear market after plunging from $550 to the current $372. This retreat has coincided with the ongoing sell-off in software stocks and as concerns about its massive capital expenditure continues. So, will the stock rebound now that it has become a bargain? Microsoft stock has plunged amid AI
Shares of Delta Air Lines surged sharply in early Wednesday trading, lifted by stronger-than-expected earnings and optimism following a two-week cease-fire agreement between the US and Iran that sent oil prices tumbling. The stock jumped more than 11% after the market opened, putting it on track for one of its strongest single-day gains in over
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia will experience slower growth in 2026 due to the effects of higher energy prices brought on by the ongoing conflict in Iran, said a World Bank report released on Wednesday. This surge has increased operating costs for businesses and raised fuel expenses for consumers. Although Tehran
Oil prices tumbled below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which is also likely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil benchmarks fell more than 17%, following the announcement. Meanwhile, gold prices on COMEX climbed to a near three-week
Bitcoin price reclaimed $72,000 today after reports of the US and Iran agreeing on a landmark ceasefire lifted risk sentiment across global financial markets. This geopolitical breakthrough acted as a massive catalyst, encouraging investors to rotate back into risk-on assets after weeks of uncertainty. The total crypto market cap saw one of its largest intraday
Tesla shares attempted a rebound on Wednesday but failed to sustain gains, remaining largely flat at $347.41 in early trading. The muted move contrasted with a sharp rally in broader markets. The S&P 500 surged 2.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,384 points, or 2.9%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 3.3%. The rally followed