Tokyo Opens Under Heavy Pressure as Nikkei and Kospi Slide, Oil Firms, and Safe-Haven Metals Ease
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp risk-off tone, led by steep losses in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -6.7% and the Kospi dropped -16.2%, while Hong Kong and Australia held modest gains. WTI crude rose +2.4%, the yen was little changed, and gold and silver slipped, suggesting investors were rotating away from cyclical and precious-metal exposure while digesting a broader global equity selloff. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Pakistan school collapse kills dozens as Middle East and Ukraine tensions widen
More than 30 pupils and a teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, in north western Pakistan, with hospital officials saying more children were still being treated after the disaster. 🔗In the Gulf and wider Middle East, an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman after entering a restricted area with its tracking systems switched off, coming after two cargo ships sank and adding to fears over shipping near Hormuz. 🔗 Yemen's conflict also escalated, with Houthis saying they struck an Aramco site and the Saudi led coalition reporting attacks on Sanaa. 🔗Ukraine said its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge amid deepening ties
China and North Korea have formally opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a long-delayed crossing linking Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea. A launch ceremony was held on Thursday, with trucks decorated with the two countries' flags shown lined up on the four-lane span. The opening was presented by both sides as a sign of closer cooperation at a time when Pyongyang is seeking to ease its economic isolation.Chinese state media said Premier Li Qiang described the bridge as a "new landmark" of the countries' "traditional friendship" and urged both sides to use it to deepen connectivity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:37 LONDON
Global tech sell-off deepens as inflation fears and AI debt worries hit markets
Global technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concern about debt in the artificial intelligence sector. The sell-off spread across Asia and Wall Street, with semiconductor and AI-linked stocks among the hardest hit. South Korea and Japan saw some of the steepest declines, while major US indexes also closed lower in the previous session.In South Korea, the Kospi 200 fell more than 8% overnight to a six-month closing low, briefly triggering circuit breakers that halted trading at points during the session. SK Hynix dropped nearly 11%, while Samsung Electronics fell about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fire as Houthi attacks, North Korea tests and G20 ministers meet
Ukraine said restrictions on the military version of Starlink are hampering drone missions as Russia launched another wave of missile and drone attacks, underlining the strain on Kyiv’s battlefield communications and air defences. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said it was painful that Donald Trump appears to be choosing Russia’s side in the war, as he pressed for stronger sanctions support. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia have deepened the conflict with Yemen’s rebels, with a strike on Riyadh airport reported to have killed 13 people and disrupted air travel. Separately, a Houthi linked television station... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 08:39 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Tech Rout Spreads, Nikkei Drops 6.7% and Kospi Slides 18.3%
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -6.7% to 64,425.95, while the Kospi plunged -18.3% to 5,556.31. The Nikkei 225 ETF also dropped -6.4%, signaling broad risk aversion across regional equities. Hong Kong and Australia were firmer, but gains there were not enough to offset the regional shock. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas higher and most metals lower, while the yen was little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles as tensions rise on Korean Peninsula
North Korea says it has test-fired two submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles off its east coast, in the latest reported display of its underwater strike capability. State media said the launches took place at sea and were observed by senior military officers. The report said the tests were intended to improve the reliability of the country's war deterrent and strengthen the navy's ability to carry out strategic missions.One of the missiles was identified as a Pulhwasal-3-31, the same type North Korea said it had test-fired from land last week. The report said the missiles were launched on Wednesday and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Presidential Message on Eisenhower's Birthday
The White House released a presidential message marking the 136th birthday of President Dwight David Eisenhower. The text praised Eisenhower as a visionary leader, respected warrior, distinguished statesman, and noble public servant. The message said Eisenhower met "every trial with steadiness, courage, and resolve" and earned the trust of the American people and the gratitude of the free world. It noted that he was born in Denison, Texas, raised in Abilene, Kansas, and began his public service after graduating from West Point. The statement highlighted Eisenhower's nearly four-decade military career, including service as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Risk-Off as Nikkei Slips, Oil Surges and Precious Metals Sell Off
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a clear risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei 225 and weakness in the Nikkei 225 ETF, while Hang Seng managed a modest gain. The move came alongside a jump in WTI crude, firmer natural gas, and broad losses across gold, silver, platinum, palladium and ether, a mix that points to a market repricing of inflation, energy and policy risk ahead of key macro data. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh attack as Hormuz tensions rise and markets turn mixed
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with overnight strikes on Kyiv and other cities, killing at least one person, injuring more than 20 and damaging power infrastructure, while separate attacks left about 600,000 people without electricity and disrupted front line operations after Starlink speed restrictions hit battlefield communications. 🔗 🔗The wider war damage is also spreading beyond the capital, with the UN saying recent Russian attacks in Kyiv and Kharkiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes, and with Ukraine’s landmine contamination growing as deminers increasingly rely on drones and artificial intelligence to clear dangerous areas. 🔗 🔗In Europe, the UK... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 18:24 LONDON
Trump says Alaska LNG mega-project has Korean funding and Taiwanese offtake commitments
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 14 October 2026 at 17:29 BST: "I was just in Alaska launching the largest Energy Infrastructure Project in Alaska History, The Alaska LNG Project. This 50 Billion Dollar Infrastructure Investment from The Republic of Korea is part of their Trade and Investment Deal with me." "I am also announcing today that my Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, has secured an Offtake Commitment from Taiwan of between 70 to 80 Billion Dollars for Alaska LNG, That is 30% of the Pipeline for the next 20 years. This is the largest Offtake Agreement in History."... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and Bank of America fine dominate
Russia launched heavy overnight strikes on Ukraine that killed at least six people and cut power to hundreds of thousands, with attacks hitting multiple regions and adding to pressure on the energy grid. The UN said recent Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Kyiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes and infrastructure, while Ukraine’s landmine contamination is also widening as deminers increasingly use drones and AI. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, blasts were reported in Yemen’s capital Sanaa after the Saudi led coalition warned civilians to stay away from an oil depot and nearby storage facility, as the Houthis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei and Kospi Slide, Hang Seng Gains on Risk Rotation
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, led by heavy losses in Japan and South Korea while Hong Kong advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -3.3% to 67,744.29 and the Kospi dropped -13.2% to 6,028.44, while the Hang Seng rose +1.0% to 24,369.44. Commodities were firmer in energy, with WTI crude up +2.8% and natural gas up +2.8%, while gold and silver eased. The move points to a market still balancing growth concerns, currency shifts, and a renewed bid for energy-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward East Sea as Seoul holds emergency meeting
South Korea says North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea on Monday, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were detected at about 09:20 local time, and that some flew more than 900 kilometres. Japan's defence ministry separately confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance and vigilance for any further launches after the firing. South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to review military readiness, underscoring the immediate concern in the capital. The supplied material says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. The move marks a further escalation in a row that has been building since late September and now involves both governments' foreign ministries. Seoul says the disclosure should have remained confidential, while Kyiv rejects that claim.The South Korean foreign ministry said it was recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang and cited what it described as the unauthorised disclosure of information about the handover. It also said the embassy in Kyiv would remain open and that consultations would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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