Wall Street Slips as Fed-Hike Jitters Hit Tech, Chips and Small Caps, Apple and Meta Buck the Trend
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished lower across the board, with the S&P 500 down 1.1%, the Nasdaq Composite off 1.0% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1.8%. The sharpest pressure came in AI and chip shares, while Apple and Meta stood out as notable gainers. Higher oil, a weaker gold price and a jump in USD/JPY pointed to a market still digesting the latest rate and inflation backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Gaza deaths mount as Russia escalates threats and US faces pressure on Iran, arms and security
Gaza remained the deadliest focus, with the UN human rights chief warning that rubble clearing in the territory may be destroying evidence of war crimes and concealing human remains, as rescue work and post strike recovery continue. 🔗In Gaza City, at least 20 people were killed when a war damaged apartment block collapsed in Tal al Hawa, with rescuers saying nearly 100 others were feared trapped, while a separate Israeli drone strike in Sheikh Radwan killed a paramedic and a 15 year old schoolboy in what was described as a double tap attack. 🔗 🔗The Trump administration is also reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil and gas firm, euro weakens, and crypto sells off ahead of Fed decision
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with London and Paris edging higher while Frankfurt was little changed and the broader Euro Stoxx 50 barely moved. Energy-linked assets outperformed as Brent crude and natural gas rose, while gold slipped and the euro and pound weakened against the dollar. Ether was the sharpest mover in the risk complex, falling more than 5%, underscoring a cautious tone ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Yields, Oil and Crypto Pressure Risk Appetite
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened softer, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all in the red as higher oil, firmer Treasury-yield pressure and a broad risk-off tone weighed on sentiment. Chips, small caps, defence and crypto-linked assets were among the sharpest early losers, while natural gas and crude moved higher and the dollar strengthened against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Russia threats escalate as Gaza, Yemen and US security stories dominate briefing
Russia has been accused by US authorities of plotting targeted killings of Ukraine allies in the United States and Europe, while a separate report says five people have been charged over a Russian intelligence network linked to terrorism financing and a murder for hire plot. The Kremlin has also stepped up its rhetoric, with a senior aide threatening Warsaw with destruction if Poland joins military action against Russia. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the United Nations human rights chief warned that rubble clearing in Gaza may be destroying evidence of war crimes and concealing human remains, as scrutiny of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens lower as oil and yields bite, autos and crypto lead the retreat
Executive summary: European equities started the session in the red, with the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all lower, while the FTSE 100 was only marginally softer. The move comes alongside a jump in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, a stronger dollar against the euro and sterling, and a sharp slide in Ether. Autos were among the weakest areas, while gold eased and silver advanced, underscoring a mixed risk backdrop at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Sell Off as Oil Jumps, Yen Weakens and Crypto Slides
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly lower in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng and ASX 200 all under pressure as higher crude prices, a firmer dollar and weaker risk appetite rippled through equities. WTI crude surged, USD/JPY moved higher, and Ether fell sharply, reinforcing a defensive tone across regional assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Asia-Pacific Sells Off, Nikkei Drops Nearly 3% and WTI Surges Above $105
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened weaker in Tokyo, with Japan, South Korea, Australia and Hong Kong all under pressure as higher oil prices, a firmer dollar and renewed rate anxiety weighed on risk assets. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.7%, the Kospi slumped -6.0%, and the ASX 200 lost -2.7%. WTI crude climbed +2.7% to $105.28, while USD/JPY rose +1.1% to 155.232, reinforcing the inflation and policy backdrop that is pressuring regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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US Senate blocks Trump-backed crypto market bill after 50-49 vote
The United States Senate has failed to advance a major cryptocurrency bill backed by President Donald Trump, halting a push for the first comprehensive federal framework for digital-asset markets. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward after a 50-49 vote on Tuesday. The result is a significant setback for Republicans and the digital-asset industry, which had spent months pressing for the measure.Four Republican senators - Jerry Moran, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley and Thom Tillis - joined all Democrats in opposing the motion. One of the main obstacles was disagreement over safeguards... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East shipping risks deepen as global markets turn risk off
Qatar has warned that losing access to Bab al Mandeb while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked would be catastrophic, as Houthi forces consolidate gains near the chokepoint and more than 3,400 people fled to Djibouti in 48 hours amid renewed fighting in Yemen. 🔗 🔗The conflict widened further as the Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of air raids across Yemeni governorates after the cross border exchange left civilians wounded in the kingdom. 🔗 🔗UN agencies said Gaza needs full access for investigators as recovery teams continue to pull... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Chips, Small Caps and Gold Slide While Oil and Gas Firm
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower in early trading. The sharpest move came in AI and chip stocks, while small caps, defence, autos and banks also weakened. Energy was one of the few bright spots, alongside natural gas and WTI crude, as the dollar strengthened against the yen and Bitcoin slipped. The mix points to a risk-off start, with investors rotating away from growth and rate-sensitive areas and toward energy-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
U.S. Seeks Forfeiture of $61 Million in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales
Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Sean S. Buckley and FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office James C. Barnacle, Jr. announced the filing of a civil forfeiture complaint against approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency. The case targets funds identified as the proceeds of black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum products. According to the filing, the oil sales were intended to finance the Government of Iran and Iranian military components. The complaint specifically names Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, as one of the recipients of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Open Lower as Oil Surges Above $102 and Rate Anxiety Hits Risk Assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia all lower as WTI crude jumped above $102 and the yen weakened against the dollar. The move points to a market dominated by inflation concerns, higher-rate expectations and a broad risk-off tone, while gold, silver and platinum also fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as yields, oil and AI rotation shake leadership, Nvidia sinks while Meta surges
Executive summary: US stocks ended lower in a broad risk-off session, with the S&P 500 down -1.3%, the Nasdaq Composite off -1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling -1.9%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Nvidia, a strong rally in Meta, firmer crude oil, and weaker gold and silver, pointing to a market that is still sensitive to rate expectations, sector rotation and commodity swings. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended sharply lower, with the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all down more than 2%, as a surge in Brent crude, a firmer dollar and broad weakness in precious metals weighed on risk appetite. The FTSE 100 also finished in the red, while ether extended gains and natural gas rose. The move points to a market that is repricing inflation pressure and sector sensitivity to energy costs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent jumps, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 6%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell. The euro and pound also weakened against the dollar, adding to the risk-off tone. Ether and natural gas moved higher, and global autos outperformed on a relative basis. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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