Wall Street closes mixed as tech rout deepens, small caps and Dow resist the selloff
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished sharply mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 under pressure as megacap tech, chips, crypto and several commodities sold off hard. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 held up better, suggesting a rotation away from the most crowded growth trades and into more cyclical or value-sensitive areas. The move was broad enough to hit Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Amazon, Tesla and the SOXX chip ETF, while silver, ether, bitcoin and WTI crude also fell sharply. Natural gas was one of the few notable gainers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Iran tensions, Ukraine strikes and Asia markets slide
Venezuela was hit by two major earthquakes in quick succession, with the death toll rising from nearly 190 to at least 235 as rescuers searched for people trapped under rubble and officials warned that reconstruction costs could run into the billions. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and called it a violation of a ceasefire agreement, while the International Maritime Organization paused a planned evacuation of sailors after a cargo vessel was struck near Oman. 🔗 🔗Diplomatic tensions around Iran also deepened as IAEA chief Rafael Grossi pressed for a very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms while commodities and crypto slide
Executive summary: European equities ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.5% even as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 fell. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, gold, silver and Ether, alongside firmer natural gas and a softer euro. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and commodity repricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iran offers discounted crude to India after US sanctions waiver, refiners weigh return
Iranian oil sellers are approaching Indian refiners with discounted crude after the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Tehran, according to industry sources cited in the supplied report. The outreach has reopened a narrow trade window for energy flows between Iran and India, but refiners are still weighing whether to buy. The discussions involve both the National Iranian Oil Company and intermediaries claiming to have been allocated oil by the Iranian state producer.Sources said NIOC is offering crude at $3 to $4 a barrel below comparable regional grades on a landed basis. Traders based in Singapore and Dubai are also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Crypto and Commodities Sell Off, While Small Caps and Dow Hold Up
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, led by heavy losses in technology, crypto-linked assets and several commodities, while the Dow and Russell 2000 managed modest gains. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.4%, and the Russell 2000 rose 0.9%, underscoring a rotation away from high-beta growth and into parts of the market tied more closely to domestic cyclicals and value. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
War on Iran drives profits for energy, defence and banking sectors
Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks have seen profits rise as the war involving Iran continues to unsettle global markets. The conflict has disrupted trade flows, pushed up energy prices and created sharp swings in commodity and financial markets. A memorandum of understanding is in place for a 60-day ceasefire and further negotiations, but the economic effects are already visible across several sectors.The supplied material says the war began after strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, and that nearly four months later talks are under way in Switzerland. Those talks are focused on Iran's nuclear programme,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:06 LONDON
360LiveNews Noontime News: Russia claims huge drone intercepts as Asia stocks slide and Heathrow warns on traffic
Russia said it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the largest cross border attacks it has reported since the full scale war began, with damage also reported in the Tula region. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Aramco resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after nearly four months of disruption, a sign that exports from the key facility are back under way. 🔗 The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Grossi said Iran will need a very advanced verification system once the war ends to ensure its nuclear programme is properly monitored. 🔗North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Saudi Aramco resumes crude exports from Ras Tanura after nearly four months of disruption
Saudi Aramco has resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after a disruption that lasted nearly four months. Shipping data showed two very large crude carriers loading at the port on Friday, with a third tanker waiting offshore. The restart marks a significant step in the return of oil flows through one of the world's most important export hubs.The terminal had been affected by the Gulf conflict that began in early March, when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz became difficult. Each of the tankers involved can carry up to 2 million barrels of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
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360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Gulf tensions, storms and markets jolt the day
Venezuela is reeling after two major earthquakes struck the north and west of the country, with the death toll rising from 188 to at least 235 and more than 1,500 people injured as rescuers searched for survivors in collapsed buildings. Damage estimates are already running into the billions of dollars, adding to the scale of the disaster. 🔗 🔗Officials said the quakes near Caracas left nearly 190 people dead and thousands homeless, with emergency crews still racing to pull people from the rubble. The reports point to a widening humanitarian crisis as reconstruction costs mount and the full extent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as FTSE 100 jumps, metals and oil slide, and crypto extends its selloff
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a strong FTSE 100 advance while the DAX was little changed and the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell sharply. Natural gas was the main notable riser. The price action points to a market still adjusting to lower oil, softer precious metals and a firmer dollar backdrop, even as some European equity benchmarks hold up. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Kospi and Hang Seng lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi and Hang Seng all posting heavy losses. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium also fell, while WTI crude weakened and natural gas rose. The move points to a broad de-risking across equities and commodities, with the yen and yuan little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Metals, Crypto and Hong Kong Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Hong Kong all lower in early trade. The sharpest moves were in silver, ether, gold, crude and Hong Kong equities, while the yen and yuan were slightly weaker against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad de-risking tone at the open, with commodities and higher-beta assets taking the heaviest hits. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as chip strength clashes with broad tech and crypto selling
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow Jones higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell. The standout move was in semiconductors, where SOXX rose 4.247% even as Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Tesla and Bitcoin all sold off sharply. Gold, silver and crude also weakened, while the Russell 2000 outperformed, suggesting a rotation away from mega-cap growth and into smaller-cap shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms while metals, oil and crypto sell off
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.3% to a fresh close above 10,500, while the DAX slipped -0.1% and the Euro Stoxx 50 eased -0.5%. The broad tone was risk-off in commodities and digital assets, as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell sharply. Currency moves were modest, with the euro softer against the dollar and sterling little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chips and Small Caps Outperform While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin and Oil Slide
Executive summary: US markets opened with a split tone, as the Dow Jones rose +1.3% and the Russell 2000 gained +3.0%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell -2.4% and the S&P 500 slipped -0.6%. The sharpest moves were in commodities and crypto, with silver, gold, WTI crude, Ether and Bitcoin all lower, while AI and chip stocks advanced. The pattern points to a rotation away from defensive and inflation-sensitive assets and toward smaller-cap and semiconductor exposure, though the exact catalyst is not confirmed by the price tape alone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
Oil prices fall further as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes after US-Iran deal
Oil prices have fallen further as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to recover after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June. Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel, returning to the level seen before the conflict began, before edging back up to $73.23. The move reflects a sharp easing in market fears over disruption to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.The latest data cited by maritime intelligence firm Kpler suggests 284 vessels have crossed the strait since 18 June, the day after the deal was signed. That is still below the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
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360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll rises as Iran tensions, UK heatwave and market swings dominate
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the coastal town of Moron, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The quakes hit within minutes of each other and were felt in Caracas and other parts of the country, with authorities still assessing the scale of the damage.In the Middle East, tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain high. Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who should control navigation through the vital shipping chokepoint, while the US Senate has withdrawn a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential force against Iran. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as metals, oil and gold slide, while FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all slipped. The sharpest moves were in commodities, where silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and gold all fell hard, alongside weakness in ether and global autos. Currency moves were modest, with the euro and pound softer against the dollar, while natural gas was one of the few notable gainers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Leads Asia Higher as Nikkei Breaks Out, While Commodities and Hong Kong Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo outperformed across Asia-Pacific, with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.6% and the Nikkei 225 ETF up +1.5%. The broader regional tone was weaker, however, as Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all finished lower. The sharpest cross-asset move was in commodities, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell hard, while the U.S. dollar firmed against the yen and yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Risk-Off Sweep Hits Asia-Pacific Markets, Gold and Oil Extend Sharp Slides
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under heavy pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both down about 2.9% as a broad risk-off move hit equities, commodities and crypto. The biggest declines were in silver, gold, WTI crude, palladium and platinum, while the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a fast repricing of global risk assets, with investors also digesting a stronger dollar and softer commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as tech and commodities slide, while small caps and chips hold up
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a sharp split beneath the surface, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on broad pressure in mega-cap tech, commodities and crypto, while the Russell 2000 and chip stocks managed gains. The biggest declines came in silver, crude, gold, Ether and several large-cap growth names, a pattern that points to a risk-off tone and a possible unwind of crowded trades. Small caps and SOXX outperformed, suggesting investors were still willing to rotate selectively rather than exit risk entirely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
360LiveNews Day Recap News: US and Iran clash over Hormuz terms as Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine tensions persist
Talks between the United States and Iran intensified over the Strait of Hormuz, inspections and the shape of any final deal. Marco Rubio said Iran would not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels using the waterway, while Iranian and US officials remained divided over the framework and Donald Trump threatened to halt negotiations. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said inspections at Iranian nuclear sites would resume under the preliminary agreement, even as the dispute over access and enforcement continued.The diplomatic push was accompanied by wider regional manoeuvring. Rubio was touring Gulf allies to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Jun 2026 19:24 LONDON
US-Iran talks intensify as Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls and Senate backs war powers measure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington. His comments sharpen one of the main disputes in the negotiations, which are taking place alongside a 60-day diplomatic process launched after a preliminary agreement in Switzerland. Iran has meanwhile said planned transit fees through the waterway will be suspended for 60 days while talks continue.The latest developments come as the US Senate passed a war powers measure pressing President Donald Trump either to halt the war in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes lower as metals, oil and crypto slide, while dollar strength weighs on FX and equities
Executive summary: European markets ended lower, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the red. The sharpest moves came in commodities and crypto, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell hard. The dollar also strengthened against the euro and pound, adding pressure to risk assets and exporters. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Energy and Commodities Sell Off, While Small Caps and Chips Buck the Slide
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower, while the Russell 2000 and SOXX managed gains. The sharpest moves were outside equities, where silver, gold, crude oil, platinum, palladium and bitcoin all fell hard, pointing to a broad risk-off tone and a possible unwind in crowded commodity and alternative-asset trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe Opens Lower as Commodities, Autos and Metals Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while commodities and cyclical assets also weakened. Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium fell sharply, alongside global autos and ether, pointing to a broad de-risking tone at the open. FX moves showed a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while the yen and yuan were weaker versus the dollar, adding to the sense of a stronger USD backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Hang Seng and Kospi lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Kospi all falling more than 2% and the ASX 200 also under pressure. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including oil, gold and silver, while the yen and yuan both weakened against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk-off session across the region, with tech, autos and resource-linked assets all caught in the downdraft. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iran rejects US claim that nuclear inspectors will return amid 60-day talks roadmap
Iran has rejected a US claim that nuclear inspectors will soon be allowed back into the country, deepening a dispute over what was agreed in the first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland. Tehran said it had made no new commitments on inspections, after Vice-President JD Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could happen as soon as Monday. The disagreement centres on access to nuclear sites damaged in last year's war with the United States and Israel.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said there was no plan to allow inspectors to visit the bombed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
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US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
Three India-flagged oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz safely
Three India-flagged crude oil tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India, according to well-placed sources in the Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways. The vessels are the Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald. Together, they are carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tons of cargo and have 94 Indian crew members on board.The ministry sources said the Desh Vaibhav is expected to arrive in Vadinar on June 24 with 37 Indian seafarers and 2,86,572 metric tons of crude oil. The Desh Vibhor, carrying 2,88,893 metric tons and 27 Indian crew members,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 17:03 LONDON
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Oil prices ease after Middle East peace deal as Strait of Hormuz disruption lingers
Oil prices have fallen after a shaky peace deal was announced in the Middle East, easing some of the immediate pressure on consumers and markets. The move comes after months of disruption linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Shipping is expected to resume only gradually, and the effects of the disruption are still being felt across fuel and utility costs.At the start of this year, oil was priced at about $60 per barrel, before the outbreak of war pushed it to $118 on 31 March. Since mid-May, repeated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
