Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Korea Leads Asia-Pacific Higher
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as South Korea and Australia advanced while Japan slipped modestly. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell -7.7%, while gold jumped +4.3% and the yen weakened against the dollar. The combination points to a market still reacting to shifting Middle East risk, softer oil, and a stronger bid for defensive metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as oil tumbles, gold surges and megacap tech splits the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped. The session was defined by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold, and a split among big tech and chip shares, with Meta, Tesla and Microsoft higher but Nvidia and the broader SOXX chip gauge lower. Defensive and rate-sensitive signals were also visible in the move lower in energy stocks and the rise in banks, while Bitcoin and ether moved in opposite directions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 hits record, gold surges and Brent slumps on risk repricing
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 setting a fresh record while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where gold jumped sharply and Brent crude fell hard, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. The session points to a market recalibration around inflation, energy and safe-haven demand, but the exact catalyst mix should be treated as interpretation rather than confirmed cause. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as gold surges, oil slumps and chip stocks retreat
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest moves came in commodities and rate-sensitive sectors, with gold jumping +3.6%, WTI crude dropping -6.2%, and defence, energy and chip stocks all under pressure. The pattern points to a sharp rotation away from cyclical and semiconductor exposure and toward haven assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as gold surges, Brent eases and FTSE outperforms on a weaker dollar
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose sharply while the CAC 40 and DAX were little changed to slightly lower. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, with gold extending a powerful rally, Brent crude easing, and the pound and euro both firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, currency moves and a strong bid for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold Surges and Oil Slips on Sanctions Risk
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and Australia higher while Korea weakened. The Nikkei 225 rose +0.8% and the ASX 200 gained +1.0%, while the Kospi fell -1.8%. In commodities, gold jumped +4.2% and WTI crude dropped -4.0%, a combination that points to a market leaning toward safe havens and away from energy exposure as investors weigh sanctions-related headlines and broader risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Edges Up, Gold and Silver Surge, Kospi Slumps on Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng modestly higher, Australia’s ASX 200 also in the green, while South Korea’s Kospi fell sharply. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver and platinum all jumped more than 5%, reinforcing a defensive tone across markets. FX was relatively steady, with the yen firmer against the dollar and the yuan also stronger, while WTI crude eased slightly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as chip rout, gold surge and Bitcoin breakout reshape risk appetite
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished the session with a sharp split between defensive and risk-sensitive assets. The S&P 500 fell -1.19%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped -2.50%, and the Russell 2000 lost -2.04%, while gold jumped +4.93%, Bitcoin surged +7.71%, and Ether gained +6.23%. The heaviest pressure came from AI and chip shares, with SOXX tumbling -9.47% and Nvidia sliding -7.35%, even as Apple and Microsoft held modest gains. The move points to a market rotating away from high-multiple growth and toward hard assets and select financials. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech Sells Off, Bitcoin Surges and Gold Breaks Higher
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp slide in AI and chip shares, while Bitcoin, Ether and precious metals rallied. The move points to a broad risk rotation, with investors favoring hard assets and energy over high-multiple technology at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold, silver and Ether surge, FTSE 100 outperforms on commodity strength
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum and Ether all posted sharp gains. Brent crude also firmed, while natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and hard assets, even as parts of European equities remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Metals Surge, Nikkei and Kospi Slide on Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and South Korea under pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held modest gains. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver and platinum all jumped sharply, alongside a strong rise in Ether. The yen and yuan were firmer against the dollar, while WTI crude and natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive assets even as some regional equity benchmarks stayed resilient. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Precious Metals Surge, Nikkei Slips and Asia Watches Oil, FX and Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF fell while Hang Seng futures-linked sentiment stayed firm and precious metals extended a powerful rally. Gold, silver and platinum all posted outsized gains, WTI crude also rose, and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The move suggests investors are still leaning into defensive and inflation-sensitive assets, even as Japanese equities digest a sharp pullback from recent highs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
World Bank warns Lebanon economy will contract 6.4% in 2026 after conflict escalation
Lebanon's economy is projected to shrink by 6.4% in 2026 after the March 2026 escalation in conflict with Israel disrupted a fragile recovery, according to the World Bank. The assessment says the renewed fighting damaged housing and infrastructure, displaced communities and hit tourism and domestic demand. It also says supply chains were interrupted, adding to pressure on businesses and households.The bank said Lebanon had entered 2026 on stronger footing after expanding by 4.2% in 2025, its fastest real gross domestic product growth since the 2019 financial collapse. That rebound was then sharply reversed by the conflict escalation in March, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
US national debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs stay elevated
US gross national debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury Department data, marking a new milestone in the country's long-running fiscal expansion. The total stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business on Tuesday, the figures showed. The move comes as borrowing costs remain elevated and investors continue to watch the scale of federal deficits.The Treasury data put the increase ahead of an earlier Congressional Budget Office forecast that overall borrowing would reach $39.4 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026. The row links the rise to higher borrowing, interest costs and tariff-related... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Russians pull billions from banks for a second day amid fears over savings
Russian citizens are continuing to withdraw cash from banks amid fears that savings could be frozen or restricted, according to central bank data cited in the supplied material. The latest figures point to a sustained confidence shock in the banking system rather than a one-day reaction. The pressure is centred on Russia and is being linked to rumours circulating online about possible limits on deposits or withdrawals.During the first two weeks of August, cash in circulation rose by 286.4 billion roubles, or about ÂŁ2.5 billion. The highest daily outflow cited was 56.8 billion roubles on 12 August, while the previous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
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UK inflation rises to four-month high as energy bills climb
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, reaching its highest level for four months as higher household energy costs pushed prices up. The latest figures show gas prices rising at the fastest pace in almost four years, according to the Office for National Statistics. The increase comes after Ofgem raised the household gas and electricity price cap on 1 July, lifting typical annual bills by ÂŁ221.The energy regulator's 13% cap increase was the main immediate driver of the move, with the ONS saying higher energy bills fed directly into the monthly reading. The figures also showed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:34 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
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
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