Wall Street closes mixed as energy surges, chip stocks slide and megacaps hold the line
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished with a split tape, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones advanced while the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 fell. The biggest story was a sharp rotation out of AI and chip shares, led by a steep drop in SOXX and Nvidia, while energy stocks rallied alongside a jump in WTI crude. Big tech was mixed but resilient, with Apple, Microsoft and Amazon higher, helping cushion the broader market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms on oil surge, while Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 lag
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.4% as energy-linked strength helped offset broader caution. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell -1.2% and the CAC 40 slipped -0.5%, while the DAX was little changed. Brent crude jumped +6.7%, gold and silver also firmed, and the dollar strengthened against the euro, shaping a session defined by commodity inflation, FX pressure and a split between London and continental Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy Surges, Chips Sink on Oil Shock and Rate Anxiety
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tape, as energy, banks and precious metals advanced while AI and chip stocks sold off sharply. The move came alongside a jump in WTI crude to $93.73, a rise in gold and silver, and a weaker tone in small caps and tech, suggesting investors are rotating toward inflation hedges and away from rate-sensitive growth names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as metals surge, Brent jumps and autos lag, with FTSE higher and Euro Stoxx 50 under pressure
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 edged higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest moves were in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced, Brent crude climbed above $103, and Ether also rallied sharply. Autos were weaker, while currency moves were modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slips as Korea Sells Off, Oil and Precious Metals Rally Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split picture, as Japan and South Korea weakened while Australia and Hong Kong advanced. The sharpest move came in Seoul, where the Kospi fell -8.3%, while the Nikkei 225 lost -1.3%. In contrast, the ASX 200 rose +1.1% and the Hang Seng added +0.9%. Commodities were broadly firmer, with WTI crude up +3.5%, gold up +1.6%, and silver up +2.0%, while USD/JPY edged higher to 158.373 and USD/CNY slipped to 6.6915. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slips, Kospi Sinks and Commodities Hold Firm
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in Korea’s Kospi and a softer Nikkei 225. At the same time, Hang Seng and ASX 200 were firmer, while gold, WTI crude and natural gas all traded higher. FX moves were modest, with the yen slightly weaker against the dollar and the yuan slightly stronger. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Trump's Russia diesel sanctions relief draws legality challenge as Republican backlash grows
A Republican senator has questioned whether Donald Trump's temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel is lawful, adding a new domestic political challenge to the White House's energy and Russia policy. Thom Tillis said the move could violate congressional law and warned that his support for Trump's legislative priorities may depend on the administration reversing course. The criticism comes as the president seeks to lower diesel prices in the United States after a period of fuel-market pressure.Tillis made the comments during a Sunday interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, saying there was a "legitimate case" that the president was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
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IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok overshadowed by war, debt and energy shock concerns
Finance officials from around the world are gathering in Bangkok for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the agenda dominated by the war in the Middle East, inflationary pressure and high debt. The meetings are being held outside Washington for the first time in three years, and officials say the gathering is taking place under unusually difficult global economic conditions. The event is expected to focus on risks to already sluggish growth, with energy markets and borrowing costs also high on the list of concerns.IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said 18,000 people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump pushes fuel-cost relief as US midterms approach
Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have more than doubled since the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran began in February, according to the supplied report. The rise has added pressure on transport businesses, farmers and ordinary drivers at a time when affordability is dominating the political debate ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump has responded with a series of comments and announcements aimed at lowering fuel costs, including a waiver on the use of red dye diesel announced at a campaign stop this week.The report says the political stakes are high because voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:33 LONDON
Ireland inflation hits highest level since January 2024 as energy costs rise
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in the year to September, according to the Central Statistics Office, reaching its highest level since January 2024. The increase was driven largely by higher energy costs, with energy products up 15.3% year on year. The latest reading was above the 3.7% annual rise recorded in August and points to renewed pressure on household budgets.The statistics office said the jump in energy prices followed a rise in oil costs linked to conflict in the Middle East. It added that the cost to households for electricity, gas and home-heating oil has risen significantly since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices moved sharply on Wednesday as traders reacted to renewed fears of disruption to Middle East supply routes. Prices rose after reports that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, then fell later in the session after officials signalled that more reserves could be released if needed. The swings also fed through to US financial markets, where stocks weakened and government bond yields climbed to their highest levels in more than two decades.The immediate trigger was a warning cited in the supplied material that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
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India central bank raises repo rate for first time since 2023 as inflation pressures build
India's central bank has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, in its first increase in nearly four years. The Reserve Bank of India said the move was aimed at containing inflation as the economy faces a mix of weather-related disruptions, volatile oil prices and wider geopolitical uncertainty. The decision is likely to affect borrowing costs for households and businesses, including car, home and personal loans.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank could either raise rates further or leave them unchanged, but cuts were "off the table for now". He said the decision reflected challenging geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
