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Tehran demands an immediate halt to strikes, war damage compensation, and Strait of Hormuz transit fees as diplomatic efforts enter a critical stage. Iran has set out a series of preconditions for entering talks with the United States aimed at reaching a “lasting peace,” Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a …

Markets hold steady after a long weekend, but geopolitical risk keeps investors on edge as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies and energy prices climb. European equity markets offered little movement on Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday weekend to face a volatile geopolitical backdrop, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s …

Oil prices pushed higher for a third straight session in Asian trading on Tuesday, as markets braced for a potential escalation in the Middle East ahead of a critical U.S. deadline for Iran. Brent crude climbed 1.5% to $111.37 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged 2.2% to …

The artificial intelligence sector is witnessing unprecedented growth as major players roll out new models, invest in infrastructure, and push for policy reforms to adapt to the intelligence era. Monday, April 6, 2026, marked significant developments across AI policy, corporate strategy, and market performance.OpenAI Calls for Economic Policy OverhaulOpenAI released …

The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy and defense markets, lifting the fortunes of American companies while American consumers grapple with soaring gas prices. Just weeks into the war, crude oil has nearly doubled, and defense contractors are ramping up production to meet escalating demand.Trump …

Wall Street is gearing up for what could be one of the most pivotal earnings seasons in recent years. Expectations are high, optimism is visible, but so is caution. After a powerful rally through 2025, markets are now facing a critical test: can corporate performance justify the momentum, or has …

Oil markets hold their breath as geopolitics take the wheel. Global oil markets are once again on edge, with prices swinging sharply as political tensions escalate around the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The latest wave of volatility reflects not just supply concerns, but a growing sense that markets are …

With the clock ticking down on the U.S. ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, global markets are holding their breath. This narrow waterway, through which a significant share of the world’s oil flows, has become the epicenter of geopolitical tension. The next few hours could decide whether traders …

Spot Gold (XAU/USD) around $4,660 – Bears on AlertGlobal markets opened the week cautiously as investors digest ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Gold remains steady near $4,660 per ounce, slightly lower than last week’s close, reflecting a cautious mood rather than panic. Headlines about the US-Iran conflict continue to …

The British pound is pushing higher against the US dollar, riding a wave of cautious optimism in global markets. As speculation grows that tensions in the Middle East could ease, the dollar is losing its defensive appeal, allowing sterling to gain ground and reclaim momentum above key levels.Relief Rally Lifts …