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Geopolitics weigh on markets as Middle East tensions rise again
After a brief bout of optimism on Friday, concerns over a potential escalation between the US and Iran swiftly re-emerged yesterday. Oil prices climb…
2 months, 1 week ago
The View Beyond: When earnings meet geopolitics
The first quarter of 2026 has presented investors with complex and worsening financial conditions, volatile oil prices, and heightened geopolitical t…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nasdaq on its best winning streak since 2009
Wall Street ended modestly higher yesterday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs following a twelfth consecutive advance. US markets …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bullish signs of a peace deal send stocks soaring
President Trump indicated that Tehran wants to make a deal yesterday and officials from Pakistan signalled that new talks are planned. Meanwhile, it …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Stocks closing in on record highs
Investors grapple with rising stagflation fears amid slowing growth and persistent inflation, yet optimism over renewed US-Iran peace talks has fuell…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Markets bounce back as deal hopes resurface
After an early sell-off, equities rebounded during the trading session following President Trump’s comments that further negotiations with Iran - and…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
From ceasefire relief to risk‑off reality
Last week’s market rally was driven by ceasefire optimism and a sharp drop in oil prices, lifting equities despite growing signs of economic strain a…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The View Beyond: What the fragile Middle East truce means for China
The US and Iran have agreed to a two‑week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, but the deal continues to look fragile. Markets have reacted swiftly…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ceasefire hopes lift markets as eyes turn to US inflation
Equity markets are trading higher amid renewed optimism that the ceasefire will hold, reinforced by Israel’s signal that it is ready to enter direct …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Global equity rally falters after disagreements on ceasefire terms
The last 24 hours were a game of two halves for equity markets – Europe and the US rallied as they celebrated the Middle East ceasefire and crude oil…
2 months, 3 weeks ago