Oil export data points to winners and losers after Iran war shock
An analysis of oil export data has identified which countries appear to be benefiting from higher prices linked to the Iran war shock, and which are losing revenue. The piece focuses on the market effects of the price move rather than on a new military or diplomatic development. It says the data offers clues about the scale of the gains and losses across oil-exporting nations.The analysis was published on 16 May 2026 and draws on oil export data to assess the impact of the price rise. It does not name specific countries in the supplied material, but it frames the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
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Trump touts U.S.-China "Ballroom" project and praises Xi as a great leader
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing. He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS's global... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as energy and Nvidia lead, while metals, crypto and small caps slide
Executive summary: US equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 edging higher and the Nasdaq and Dow slightly lower. The session was defined by a sharp rotation into energy and select mega-cap tech, while silver, gold, platinum, palladium, Ether and Bitcoin all fell. The move came alongside a firmer dollar against the yen and a jump in WTI crude above $101, reinforcing the day’s inflation-sensitive tone. [Continue Reading]
Europe closes lower as dollar and oil surge, metals and crypto slide in risk-off session
Executive summary: European equities ended the session lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a stronger dollar, firmer Brent crude and sharp declines in precious metals and Ether pointed to a broad risk-off tone. The euro and sterling weakened against the dollar, while Brent’s advance stood out as the main commodity gain. The move matters because it combines pressure on European exporters, imported inflation risks and a clear unwind in defensive and speculative assets. [Continue Reading]
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Wall Street opens mixed as energy surges, metals and crypto slide, with tech and banks little changed
Executive summary: US equities opened with a narrow split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as the S&P 500 edged higher while the Nasdaq and Dow slipped modestly. The clearest move was in energy, where XLE jumped more than 5%, while gold, silver, platinum, palladium and Ether all fell sharply. The opening tone points to a market rotating toward oil-linked shares and away from precious metals, crypto and some growth-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
UK borrowing costs hit 18-year high as pound falls amid Labour leadership turmoil
UK government borrowing costs rose to a new 18-year high on Friday as the pound weakened, with markets reacting to the latest twist in the Labour leadership battle involving Andy Burnham.The 10-year gilt yield rose above 5.14% at one point, its highest level since 2008.The pound fell 0.3% against the dollar to around $1.337, and was 1.5% lower over the week.Long-term borrowing costs also moved higher, with the yield on 30-year gilts reaching a peak of 5.82%.Analysts said UK moves were larger than those seen in other European government bond markets.The market reaction matters because higher gilt yields can raise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Nvidia's future in China remains unclear after Trump-Xi summit
Nvidia's future in China remains unclear after the Trump-Xi summit, as the standoff over advanced chips continues to shape access to one of the company's most important markets.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that Chinese firms are increasingly turning to domestic chipmakers such as Huawei.That shift is part of a broader drive to reduce China's dependence on Western technologies.No new policy decision, deal or formal restriction is confirmed in the supplied row.The immediate significance is that uncertainty around Nvidia's position in China appears to be persisting rather than easing.The issue matters because China remains a major market... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
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European markets open higher as FTSE hits fresh milestone, energy and autos lead while metals slide
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the FTSE 100 rising to 10,375.1, while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also posted modest gains. The move came alongside a stronger Brent crude price, a weaker euro and pound, and sharp declines in precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all under pressure. Global autos outperformed, while ether also slipped, underscoring a mixed cross-asset tone at the European open. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Yen Weakness, Oil Spike and Precious Metals Slide Reprice Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets finished broadly lower in Tokyo trading, with Japan, Hong Kong and Australia under pressure as a stronger dollar, a weaker yen and a sharp jump in WTI crude reshaped the regional risk backdrop. The Nikkei 225 fell -1.6%, the Hang Seng lost -2.0%, and the ASX 200 slipped -1.3%. In commodities, WTI crude rose +5.2% while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply, a combination that points to a market rotating toward energy sensitivity and away from defensive metals. The yen weakened to 158.441 per dollar, adding another layer of pressure for Japanese equities and... [Continue Reading]
Trump says China will place Boeing jet order, but Beijing gives no confirmation
Donald Trump has said China will place a Boeing jet order, in a claim that would amount to a significant commercial win for the US planemaker if it is confirmed.The supporting material says only that the deal would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.No further details of the order were provided.There has been no public confirmation from Beijing in the supplied material.That leaves the announcement unverified and the scale, timing and terms of any potential purchase unclear.The claim matters because China is one of the most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Gains, Korea Surges and Oil Jumps on Asia-Pacific Risk Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but generally firmer tone, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance and a sharp rally in Korea’s Kospi. The move came alongside a stronger U.S. dollar against the yen, higher WTI crude, and softer precious metals, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The session points to a market split between growth-sensitive cyclicals and rate-sensitive or defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
Nvidia-led tech surge powers Wall Street higher as chips, Tesla and Apple drive broad rally
Executive summary: Wall Street finished sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in mega-cap technology and semiconductors. Nvidia jumped +11.5%, Tesla rose +7.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained +3.2% as investors rotated back into AI and growth names. The S&P 500 added +2.2%, while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 also closed in the green. Energy and autos outperformed, but metals, several large-cap software names and crypto were weaker, underscoring a session defined by selective risk appetite rather than a uniform rally. [Continue Reading]
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms, autos rally while Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX slip
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +0.8% while the Euro Stoxx 50 fell -1.9% and the DAX lost -0.9%. The standout move was in global autos, which jumped +5.3%, while palladium, platinum and ether all weakened. FX moves showed a firmer dollar against the euro and sterling, adding to the picture of a cautious European close. [Continue Reading]
Wall Street opens sharply higher as AI chips lead a broad risk rally, while crypto and gold lag
Executive summary: US equities opened firmly higher, led by a powerful surge in AI and chip shares that lifted the Nasdaq and broader growth sectors. The move came alongside gains in energy, autos and defence, while Bitcoin, Ether, gold and several industrial commodities traded lower. The opening tone points to a market still rewarding AI-linked growth and cyclical exposure, even as some alternative assets and rate-sensitive corners of the market soften. [Continue Reading]
Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Slumps, FTSE Edges Higher, and Energy Keeps Pressure on Risk Sentiment
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear split: the FTSE 100 held a modest gain, while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 fell sharply. Energy prices were firmer, the dollar was stronger against the euro and sterling, and risk assets such as Ether sold off. Autos and precious metals outperformed, but the broad tone across continental equities was defensive. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo closes mixed as Korea surges, oil and metals firm, and risk assets split across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split in tone, led by a powerful rally in Seoul and a weaker session in Australia and Hong Kong. The Kospi jumped +6.0%, while the ASX 200 fell -2.7% and the Hang Seng slipped -0.7%. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 finished slightly lower, even as the Nikkei ETF was marginally higher. Commodities were firmer overall, with WTI crude up +3.1% and silver rising +2.7%, while gold eased modestly and ether sold off sharply. The move set points to a market still balancing inflation pressure, currency shifts, and sector rotation rather than moving... [Continue Reading]
U.S. wholesale prices jump in April at fastest pace in four years
Wholesale prices in the United States rose in April at their fastest pace in four years, according to government data released on Wednesday.The increase was measured by the Producer Price Index, which tracks prices received by producers before goods and services reach consumers.The report came a day after consumer prices also showed inflation was surging.The latest reading adds to signs that price pressures remain elevated and may be feeding through the economy more broadly.It also gives markets and policymakers another inflation signal to weigh.The data were described as a further sign of war's economic ripples, linking the price move to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz control could bring significant revenues
Iranian officials have said tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz could generate significant economic revenue and strengthen the country's international position.Military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said oversight of the waterway could potentially double Iran's oil income, according to state television.He said the western part of the strait was controlled by the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces, while the eastern section was overseen by the Iranian navy.The comments come as the strait remains a major point of tension in talks with the United States.Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission, said his committee had finalised a plan to manage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
At least nine killed in Pakistan market blast in Sarai Naurang
At least nine people have been killed and about 30 others injured after an explosion at a market in the Pakistani town of Sarai Naurang.The blast was caused by a bomb-laden rickshaw, according to the confirmed report.There was no immediate claim of responsibility.The attack has caused significant casualties in a busy public area, raising immediate security concerns for residents and local authorities.The number of injured suggests the impact extended well beyond those killed.Sarai Naurang is in Pakistan, and the incident adds to concerns about the vulnerability of crowded markets to explosive attacks.The use of a rickshaw as the delivery vehicle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Russia seen benefiting from Iran war despite Ukraine strain
Russia is being portrayed as gaining from the war in Iran, even as it continues to face pressure from its long campaign in Ukraine and the loss of former allies such as Syria.The supplied material says Moscow is benefiting from costly energy, a carefully managed narrative and what it describes as America's failure to secure a quick victory.No casualties, military developments or official statements are provided in the source row.The available detail is limited to the political and strategic interpretation of Russia's position.The issue matters because it suggests the conflict in Iran may be affecting perceptions of Russia's credibility in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Oil prices rise as Trump says Iran cease-fire is on 'life support'
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors reacted to a worsening U.S.-Iran standoff and comments from President Donald Trump that the cease-fire was on "life support." The supplied material says investors are taking a cautious approach as the economic effects of the war become more apparent.It does not give a price level, percentage move or further market detail.The move matters because energy markets are often sensitive to signs that a conflict could disrupt supply or widen regional instability.In this case, the latest comments appear to be feeding concern about the durability of the truce and the wider economic fallout.The new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 01:29 LONDON
Qatar warns Iran not to use Strait of Hormuz to pressure Gulf states
Qatar's prime minister has warned Iran not to use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against Gulf countries, in comments made in Doha alongside Turkey's foreign minister.Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Iran should not use the waterway as a weapon to pressure or blackmail the Gulf states.He described the strait as an international corridor that should be protected and safeguarded.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan backed the message, saying preventing the Strait of Hormuz from being used as a weapon was important for regional security, stability and the global economy.The two ministers also condemned attacks on commercial vessels as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with the visit marking his first trip to China since 2017.The two leaders are expected to discuss the Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan, according to the supplied report.The arrival was confirmed on 13 May, with the trip described as a highly anticipated diplomatic engagement.The meeting matters because it brings together the leaders of the world's two largest economies at a time when tensions over trade and security remain significant.Any sign of progress, or renewed friction, is likely to be watched closely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran-US ceasefire talks deadlock as Tehran issues ultimatum
Iran's chief negotiator has issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face failure, as talks over the conflict remain deadlocked.Mohammad Ghalibaf said Washington had to accept Iran's rights if it wanted to end more than two months of fighting, after US President Donald Trump rejected the latest Iranian counteroffer and said the fragile ceasefire in place since 8 April was on "life support".The latest exchange adds pressure to already fragile diplomacy between the two sides.It also comes as Iran has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has imposed a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran: Strait of Hormuz disruption hits Hormuz Island tourism
More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is continuing and is being linked to wider economic pressure.A new report says the effects are now being felt beyond shipping lanes, including on tourism on Hormuz Island.The report says residents on Hormuz Island remain anchored amid uncertainty.It does not give a figure for visitor losses, but says the island's tourism sector is taking a major hit.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes, so any prolonged disruption can affect trade and energy markets well beyond Iran.The report says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects fizzle
Oil prices rose on Sunday after prospects for a U.S.-Iran peace deal failed to materialise, while stock futures edged lower in response.The move came after the two sides did not reach an agreement, prompting an immediate reaction in markets.The supplied report does not give further details on the talks or the size of the price changes.The market response matters because any shift in U.S.-Iran diplomacy can affect expectations around energy supply and broader investor sentiment.In this case, traders appeared to treat the stalled talks as a fresh geopolitical risk.The incident is being watched closely because oil prices and stock futures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
Iran sends response to US proposals on ending war, reports say
Iran has sent its response to US proposals aimed at ending the war, according to Iranian state media.The reply was delivered through mediators in Pakistan, while no public details have been released about either side's proposals.The development comes as a ceasefire meant to support talks has largely held, despite occasional exchanges of fire.Iran has also continued to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports.The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute because it is a major route for global oil shipments.Any change to access through the waterway could affect energy markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
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
