Breakfast News Recap: Netanyahu walkout, Gaza warnings and Saudi missile alerts dominate UN day
Dozens of delegates walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning his speech into a fresh display of diplomatic protest over Gaza and Iran. He attacked critics of Israel and several Western allies, deepening the row around the war. 🔗 🔗Mahmoud Abbas also used his prerecorded address to warn that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinians, while UNCTAD said Gaza faces the world’s worst economic crisis and would need $71.5 billion to recover. The UN debate was further sharpened by the UK warning Iran against hostile activity on British soil and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Tokyo Rallies as Nikkei Breaks Higher, Asia-Pacific Splits on Stronger Yen, Softer Commodities
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a broad risk-on move, as the Nikkei 225 rose +3.8% and the Kospi surged +5.4%. The advance came alongside a weaker U.S. dollar against the yen, while gold, silver, platinum, WTI crude and ether all fell. Hong Kong and Australia finished lower, showing the region was not moving in lockstep despite the strong Japan and Korea rebound. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Rally, Yen Weakens and Commodities Split on Inflation Fears
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone in Japan and South Korea, while commodity moves stayed mixed. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.5%, the Kospi jumped +5.4%, and USD/JPY climbed above 158.7, reinforcing the view that a weaker yen is supporting Japanese equities. At the same time, gold, silver, platinum and WTI crude all slipped, while natural gas surged sharply, underscoring a market still wrestling with inflation, rates and energy-price volatility. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN tensions rise as Ukraine, Gaza and regional conflicts dominate a crowded global day
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York traded warnings over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, with the forum becoming a stage for competing claims, threats and diplomatic manoeuvres. The US and Iran resumed backchannel contacts through mediators, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US pressure and accused Washington and Israel of aggression. 🔗 🔗On the Gaza issue, Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the UN as scrutiny intensifies over Israel's war and occupation, while Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded speech after the US denied him a visa. The US backed Board of Peace also unveiled a $2.45... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: UN tensions deepen as Russia strikes Kyiv and leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
Russia launched fresh ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring six, in another attack that damaged buildings across the capital and underlined the continuing pressure on Ukraine as leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York. 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his UN address to urge sustained economic pressure on Moscow, saying Russia is using fighters from 47 countries in the war, while Ukraine and Russia also intensified their long range drone war over occupied Luhansk far from the front line. 🔗 🔗 🔗The UN General Assembly has become a focal point for the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, Korea rallies, and commodities split on oil, metals and gas
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading finished mixed, with Japan and South Korea leading gains while Australia slipped and Hong Kong edged higher. The Nikkei 225 jumped +3.2% and the Kospi surged +5.4%, while WTI crude fell -3.1% and gold eased -1.5%. The move came alongside a weaker yen, with USD/JPY rising +1.5%, and a sharp jump in natural gas that stood out across commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil Slides and Natural Gas Surges in a Mixed Asia-Pacific Session
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone, led by a strong Nikkei advance and gains in Korea and Hong Kong. The session is being shaped by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a surge in natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a firmer US dollar against the yen. The move is notable because it combines lower oil, higher gas, and a weaker precious-metals bid, a mix that can shift sector leadership across equities, currencies, and commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, oil slumps and yen weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities finished broadly firmer, led by a sharp rally in Japan and strong gains in South Korea, while WTI crude tumbled more than 10% and the yen weakened past 157 per dollar. The move points to a market still balancing risk appetite, commodity relief and currency pressure, with gold easing and natural gas jumping on the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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