Breakfast News Recap: Turkey blast, Gaza storm and Iran tensions dominate a crowded global briefing
A blast at a steel plant in Turkey's Izmir province has killed 17 people and sparked a fire at an industrial complex in the Aliaga district, with investigators still working to establish the cause. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily and that further US strikes are highly unlikely, even as he said negotiations continue. He also posted that Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are non negotiable and that the United States is locked and loaded if the situation changes. 🔗 🔗The fallout from the conflict is still rippling through the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 08:50 LONDON
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European markets open higher as oil slides, gas surges and metals firm in a volatile cross-asset start
Executive summary: European equities opened broadly higher, led by the DAX and FTSE 100, while Brent crude fell sharply and natural gas jumped. The move points to a mixed macro backdrop, with lower oil offering relief to some sectors and higher gas and precious metals underscoring ongoing commodity volatility. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound both edging higher against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Trump Iran pressure, Ukraine diplomacy and regional shocks dominate a volatile day
Donald Trump said he may meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China next week, while also claiming the United States has nearly sealed Iran off and that Task Force Iron Gate is active against Tehran’s weapons transport routes. The White House pressure campaign comes as Washington weighs tougher action and Trump continues to frame the Iran confrontation as part of a broader strategic push. 🔗 🔗 🔗Diplomatic efforts around Iran and Ukraine intensified in parallel. European representatives are set to join US mediated peace talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, the G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
European stocks close higher as metals rally, gas spikes and Brent eases
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by the CAC 40 and DAX, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced. Natural gas surged, Brent crude slipped, and crypto weakness stood out as Ether fell sharply. FX moves were modest, with the euro and pound little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran stance dominates as Europe joins Ukraine talks and markets turn risk off
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran to stop what he called a real nuclear threat, as Trump defended his decision amid stalled diplomacy. Rubio also said a renewed US strike on Iran was highly unlikely if talks on Tehran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz moved forward. 🔗 🔗Trump added that Task Force Iron Gate was active in Iran alongside what he described as a near total naval blockade, while House Democrats backed an impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations tied to the Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 08:52 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as CAC 40 gains, FTSE and DAX slip, while platinum surges and Brent firms
Executive summary: European markets opened mixed, with France’s CAC 40 leading gains, the FTSE 100 and DAX under pressure, and the Euro Stoxx 50 slightly higher. Commodities were a major theme, platinum jumped sharply, Brent crude rose, and gold held above $4,000. In FX, the euro and pound eased modestly against the dollar, while crypto risk appetite weakened as Ether sold off hard. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Global stocks plunge for a second day as AI slowdown fears spread
Asian and European markets fell sharply on Friday as a Wall Street tech rout spread across global trading, with investors reacting to fears that spending on artificial intelligence and data centres could slow after the Democrats' midterm victory. The FTSE 100 opened down 1.5%, while Germany's Dax, France's Cac 40 and Spain's Ibex also moved lower. The declines followed a severe sell-off in US technology shares on Thursday and extended the pressure into the next trading session.The Nasdaq had its worst day in 19 months, falling 5.5%, while chip and storage stocks led the losses. SanDisk dropped 22% and Western... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 09:31 LONDON
