Europe closes mixed as DAX and FTSE edge higher while gold, sterling and CAC 40 slip
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 posting modest gains while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 ended lower. The move came alongside a softer tone in gold, silver and sterling, a firmer dollar against the euro and pound, and a sharp jump in natural gas. The session points to a market still balancing energy-price pressure, currency moves and a rotation within equities rather than a broad risk-on or risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa as death toll rises
A large overnight Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv and Odesa, killing a teenage boy in the capital and leaving another person dead in the southern port city. In Kyiv, the strike hit between the 10th and 11th floors of a residential building after air-raid warnings were issued. Rescue teams evacuated residents and continued searching through broken glass and debris as the scale of the damage became clearer.Officials said the number of injured in Kyiv rose to 20, including eight people taken to hospital. Buildings were damaged in the Podilskyi and Solomianskyi districts, and another drone later hit a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech and Chips Surge, Energy and Banks Lag on Yield and Oil Pressure
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened with a split tape, led by a sharp rally in technology and semiconductor shares while energy, banks and several hard assets weakened. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 were higher, but the Dow and Russell 2000 were lower, underscoring a market that is still rotating rather than moving in unison. The biggest early move came from AI and chip stocks, while natural gas jumped and crude oil fell, a combination that is helping some growth sectors and pressuring energy-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Saudi Arabia calls Pakistan and Turkiye for urgent defence talks as Houthi attacks intensify
Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan and Turkiye to send their military chiefs to Riyadh for urgent talks under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, as Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory intensify. The request comes amid a widening security response to strikes that Saudi authorities say have reached areas including Taif and Yanbu. The talks are intended to examine how the three countries might coordinate support if the attacks continue.The latest developments follow weeks of cross-border attacks from Yemen, with the Houthis saying they fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets. Saudi authorities said air defences intercepted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid UN talks
Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart ceasefire talks, according to reporting from New York during the United Nations General Assembly. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the timetable could begin as soon as Washington accepted the proposal, and that the strait would be open by the end of the seventh day if certain conditions were met. The plan was relayed to the United States through intermediaries, with Qatar described as passing messages between the two sides.The proposal links the reopening of the strait to a wider set of demands, including an end to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran offers ceasefire roadmap as wars, strikes and UN tensions dominate
Iran has proposed a seven day roadmap to restart ceasefire talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying the United States must decide whether to end the war. đź”—In the Gulf, France said it will send soldiers, radars and defence systems to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal as Saudi Arabia and regional partners respond to intensifying Houthi attacks. đź”—Ukraine remained under heavy pressure after overnight drone strikes killed at least four people across Ukraine and Russia, including a 14 year old boy in Kyiv, while officials reported damage in several regions. đź”—Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 12:21 LONDON
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
Europe Opens Mixed as Oil and Gas Jump, Metals Slip and FX Weakness Pressures Stocks
Executive summary: European markets opened with a defensive tone, as a sharp rebound in Brent crude and natural gas outweighed support from a firmer FTSE 100. Energy-linked inflation pressure, softer euro and sterling, and a pullback in precious metals set the tone, while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped modestly. The move looks less like a broad risk-off shock and more like a rotation driven by higher commodity prices and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia intercepts fresh Houthi missiles as France offers support for Yanbu
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis after issuing brief civil defence alerts for several western and central regions, including Mecca, Jeddah, Taif, Tabuk and Yanbu. The alerts were lifted within minutes, and officials said the missiles were stopped before reaching their targets. France separately said it would provide military means to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal, underscoring the strategic importance of the area.The Saudi-led coalition said the missiles were aimed at Taif and Yanbu, and its spokesman, Turki al-Maliki, said the response to what he called Houthi violations would be firm. The warnings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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
Pakistan-Afghanistan border fighting escalates as cross-border fire continues
Pakistani security sources said several Afghan Taliban members were killed in an intermittent exchange of fire in the Gulistan area on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Friday, as fighting continued after a fresh round of air and drone strikes. The latest violence follows Pakistani attacks on sites in Afghanistan that Islamabad said were linked to drone infrastructure and militant hideouts. There has been no official confirmation from either government on the reported deaths in Gulistan.The Afghan government said on Thursday that it would deliver an appropriate response to the Pakistani strikes, which it said hit 10 locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Oil prices rise after Houthis claim attacks on Saudi energy facilities
Oil prices rose sharply after Yemen's Houthi rebels said they had carried out missile and drone attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including facilities linked to the state-run energy company Aramco. The claims added to already elevated concern about supply security in the Middle East, a region central to global crude flows. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed more than 3% and briefly moved above $108 a barrel before easing slightly.The Houthis said on Thursday that they had struck a "sensitive target" in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in the Red Sea city of Yanbu. In a statement carried by the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
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UK warns Iran over hostile activity on British soil at UN meeting
The United Kingdom has warned Iran that it will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on British soil, in a face-to-face meeting between Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where the two ministers also discussed the war in the Middle East and the detention of a British couple in Iran. The warning adds to a period of strained relations between London and Tehran, with British officials linking the issue to alleged Iranian involvement in threats and attacks in the UK.According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:00 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
France to send troops and air defences to Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu
France will send troops, radar systems and air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. He said the deployment is intended to safeguard the site, which he described as key for energy transport, rather than draw France into any conflict. The announcement came during a primetime television interview in which Macron also addressed wider security concerns facing Europe and the Middle East.Macron said the French deployment would include soldiers, radar systems and defence systems. He linked the move to recent pressure on energy routes, saying crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech and chips surge, while yields pressure banks, energy and small caps
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 higher, led by a powerful rally in Meta, Nvidia and the broader chip complex. The move came alongside a sharp rise in natural gas and a stronger dollar versus the yen, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets such as banks, energy and small caps lagged. The day’s tape suggests investors were still rotating toward AI-linked growth even as higher yields and a firmer dollar weighed on parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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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. đź”— đź”—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
European markets close mixed as oil and gas surge, gold slips and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 lower while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 held modest gains. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude and natural gas jumped sharply, gold and silver fell, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still sensitive to energy inflation, higher yields and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Rubio warns Iraq risks fragmentation unless armed groups come under state control after UNGA meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iraq could face fragmentation unless armed factions are brought under state control. He made the remarks in New York on Wednesday after meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio said Washington had no doubt about al-Zaidi's commitment to disarming armed groups, but described the task as a major and difficult challenge.Rubio said at least three armed groups had disarmed and joined the national government, while at least one remained far less cooperative. He argued that bringing all weapons under state control would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:36 LONDON
EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
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Wall Street opens mixed as tech and chips lead, while yields, banks and energy lag
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and tech shares advanced, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip stocks, while the Dow, Russell 2000, banks and energy names fell. The move came alongside a stronger dollar against the yen, softer crude, gold and silver, and a notable jump in natural gas. The pattern points to a market still rotating toward growth and semiconductors, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Oil and fuel markets under pressure as key energy routes strain
Pressure on major energy shipping routes is testing the resilience of the global oil market, with disruption stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea and the Black Sea. The strain is affecting the movement of crude and fuel at a time when markets are already tight. Shuttle tankers are helping keep oil flowing through Hormuz, but at a much higher cost.The wider result is a market shock that is feeding through to transport and fuel prices. The immediate concern is not a complete halt in supply, but the rising cost and complexity of moving energy. The supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:07 LONDON
Iran warns conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if the United States strikes again
Iran has warned that the war could extend to the Indian Ocean if the United States carries out new bombings against the country. The warning came on Thursday from Mojtaba Khamenei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and marks a sharper public reference to a wider theatre of conflict. It also points to growing concern around strategic maritime routes and military sites beyond the immediate Middle East.The statement was linked to the wider confrontation between Tehran and Washington, which has remained tense as negotiations have stalled. According to the supplied material, talks between the two countries have been paralysed since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Yemen government forces claim to repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting continues
Yemen's government-aligned forces say they have repelled coordinated Houthi attacks on several fronts in the southwestern governorate of Taiz. The fighting was reported on Thursday and follows renewed clashes in an area that has become increasingly important for control of roads and high ground. According to the reported account, the battles are continuing in the country's southwest, where both sides are competing for strategic positions.Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-backed government forces, said the Houthis launched the attacks on Wednesday night in an attempt to reach positions on a key road linking the Aden, Lahj and Taiz governorates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:05 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as energy jumps, metals slip and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX fell while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 held gains. The biggest early move was in natural gas, which surged more than 12%, while Brent crude eased, gold and silver slipped, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market balancing higher energy costs, softer precious metals and a firmer U.S. currency, with autos and broader European equities showing relative resilience. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Argentina escalates Falklands claim at UN as Milei threatens legal and economic action
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified his country's sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the claim as a "national cause" and said Argentina would "take matters into our own hands" through legal and economic action. The islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas, and Milei made the issue a central part of his address on Wednesday.Milei said the United Nations had chosen "to look the other way" on the dispute, and he framed Argentina's response as a "peaceful, practical and effective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:05 LONDON
Australia faces diesel price spike as US export curbs are considered
Australian diesel prices could rise above $3 a litre if the Trump administration moves ahead with a ban on US diesel exports, according to market reporting on Thursday. The warning comes as fuel costs climb amid disrupted global supply and renewed pressure on international oil markets. Canberra is currently recording the highest diesel price among the capital cities, at 298.7 cents per litre.The same reporting said unleaded petrol in Canberra was priced at 250 cents per litre, while diesel prices in other cities were not far behind. Prices have risen by nearly 40 cents a litre since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:00 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
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Israeli bulldozers uproot Palestinian olive groves near Ramallah in occupied West Bank
Israeli bulldozers have uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, according to residents and Palestinian officials, in an incident that began on Monday and continued into Tuesday. The destruction took place in the village of Deir Nidham, where farmers said the work came just weeks before the annual olive harvest. Residents said the bulldozing affected land owned by Palestinian families and also damaged vegetation near homes.A Palestinian farmer and landowner, Abd Alfattah Tamimi, said the bulldozers destroyed olive trees planted on his family's land as well as on neighbouring plots. Another farmer, Nather Tamimi, said the timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
Venezuela interim president promises elections in UN address
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has told the United Nations General Assembly that the country will hold elections as part of a transition to what she described as full democracy. She did not give a date for the vote. In her speech, she said the government had begun talks with opposition groups and was preparing national institutions for the electoral process.Rodriguez said the transition would be an orderly, institutional and verifiable process. She said all political forces would be allowed to take part, and added that the aim was to build a country that is freer, more prosperous and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 02:02 LONDON
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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
Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips, Meta and Tesla power a broad tech-led rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher in a session dominated by a powerful rebound in technology and AI-linked shares. The Nasdaq Composite rose +3.7%, the S&P 500 gained +2.0%, and the Dow eked out a small advance. The biggest moves came from semiconductors, Meta, Tesla and Microsoft, while energy, banks and several metals fell. The price action points to a market rotating back toward growth and AI leadership, even as crude oil and some defensive commodity exposures weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government
The United States has said it is open to speaking with Havana about a political transition if Cuba moves toward new leadership. The comments came after President Donald Trump called Cuba a "failed state" at the United Nations, prompting the Cuban delegation to walk out of the assembly. The exchange has added fresh tension to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New York that Cuba had a "golden opportunity" to place itself on an "irreversible path towards a better future". He said Washington was prepared to be helpful if Cuban officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:07 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil retreats, sterling softens and energy markets swing
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 edging higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, Brent crude fell more than 5%, natural gas jumped nearly 9%, and the dollar strengthened against the yen while the euro and pound weakened. The moves point to a market still being driven by energy price volatility, rate expectations and currency shifts rather than a broad risk-on or risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
US and Iran hold productive shuttle talks at UN as diplomatic opening emerges
US and Iranian officials have held mediated shuttle talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first such contacts between the two sides in months. The discussions were described by President Donald Trump as productive, with both sides signalling that there may be room for further engagement. The talks took place in the same diplomatic setting where tensions over the war in the Middle East, sanctions and regional security have dominated the agenda.According to officials and public remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slumps and Bitcoin Extends Rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened broadly higher, led by a sharp jump in AI and chip stocks, while crude oil sold off hard and gold eased. The move points to a market leaning into growth, lower energy costs and a stronger risk appetite, with Nasdaq-linked assets and crypto outperforming early. Banks, energy and precious metals lagged, suggesting the opening tone favored technology over defensive and commodity-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
OECD trims UK growth outlook for 2027 amid Middle East conflict spillovers
The UK economy is now expected to grow slightly less than previously forecast in 2027, according to the OECD, which linked the downgrade to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and higher fuel prices. The Paris-based organisation said the UK will expand by 1.0% in 2027, down from an earlier estimate of 1.1%. It also raised its forecast for UK growth in 2026 to 1.1%, from 0.9%.The OECD said the short-term outlook for 2026 had improved because of solid domestic demand growth. But it warned that the picture for 2027 was weaker, as higher fuel prices were expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
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UN Security Council to hear emergency AI briefing as Iran war dominates UN week
World leaders gathering at the United Nations are set to confront two fast-moving crises at once: the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. An emergency briefing on AI is due before the 15-member Security Council, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is arriving in New York to address the General Assembly. The timing places technology governance and Middle East security at the centre of the same diplomatic week.The AI session will feature Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Clement Delangue of Hugging Face, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, natural gas jumps and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged higher while the CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest cross-asset moves came outside equities, Brent crude fell sharply, natural gas surged, gold eased and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still balancing energy-price relief, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 08:15 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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US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
G7 warns Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia after attack on Riyadh
G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh and reported Saudi strikes on Yemen's Mokha port. In a statement, the leaders urged the Houthis to immediately end military actions and threats against commercial vessels and to return to the political process in good faith. The appeal also came with a call for Iran to end its arming of and support for the group.The statement was issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
UK to support Saudi jets as Houthi attacks intensify and Mokha strike kills at least six
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets after a request from Riyadh, as the conflict involving Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensifies. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Royal Air Force would support Saudi aircraft on defensive missions only, and that the arrangement would be time-limited and kept under review. The move comes as the Houthis continue missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and as fighting in Yemen has widened along the Red Sea coast.Burnham said the decision was taken after advice from the defence secretary and foreign secretary, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma supermajority as Kyiv drone strike hits Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, according to preliminary results from the country's tightly controlled parliamentary vote. Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said the party won 355 of the 450 seats, surpassing its previous high of 343 seats in 2016. The result gives the Kremlin-backed party more than the 301 seats needed to change the constitution.The three-day election excluded parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine, and voting also took place in occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Pamfilova said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Russia election results show United Russia set to keep control amid wartime pressure
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election suggest that United Russia, the party backed by President Vladimir Putin, will keep its grip on the State Duma. The outcome was described as unsurprising by a BBC Russia editor following the vote from Moscow. The election took place as Russia continued its war against Ukraine and faced economic hardship at home.The supplied report says the anti-war Yabloko party was removed from the ballot before polling day, although some of its candidates remained in a number of constituencies. That left the ruling party facing a field with limited opposition, reinforcing expectations that it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
Iran reports sharp GDP and energy-sector contraction amid war pressure
Iran's official data shows the economy contracted sharply in the first quarter of the Persian calendar year, with the oil and gas sector taking the biggest hit. The figures point to mounting pressure on Tehran's economy as the war with Israel and related US pressure continue to disrupt exports and trade. The decline was recorded over the period from March 21 to June 20.Data released by the government-administered Statistical Center of Iran showed gross domestic product fell 10.1% year-on-year in that period. Crude oil and natural gas activity contracted 26.4% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, while GDP... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Russia parliamentary election results point to United Russia landslide
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election point to a dominant victory for United Russia, the party of President Vladimir Putin. With more than 90% of ballots counted, the ruling party was leading comfortably in the vote for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The election ran from Friday to Sunday and took place amid the war in Ukraine, economic hardship and tight limits on opposition campaigning.The Central Election Commission said 90.43% of ballots had been counted, according to figures reported on Monday. It said turnout stood just below 57% as of Sunday night. United Russia was on 57.86%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Iran's Guards warn of new targets and weapons if US attacks again
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has warned that it would strike new targets and deploy new weapons if the United States launches further attacks on Iran. In a statement reported on Monday, a spokesman for the force said there would be significant changes in Iran's defence and counteroffensive if the conflict escalates again. He added that the Guards were prepared for a prolonged war.The spokesman said Iran would introduce weapons with new capabilities and that its targets would not necessarily be the same as before. He also said Tehran had new targets that had not yet been attacked. The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Trump signs Russia sanctions package into law as pressure on energy revenues intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package into law targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine and to reduce the revenues that support Russia's military effort. It was signed on Friday, according to the supplied material, after clearing Congress with large bipartisan majorities.The legislation had been in development for more than a year and was described as a legacy effort linked to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who co-led the push with Senator Richard Blumenthal. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Russia votes for new State Duma under shadow of Ukraine war
Millions of people in Russia are voting for a new State Duma, the country's lower house of parliament, in an election taking place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine. Critics say the result is effectively predetermined, while officials have urged turnout as a sign of support for the state. The vote is the first parliamentary election since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.The election comes as the war continues to shape domestic politics and public life. According to the supplied material, rising living costs have added pressure on households, while Ukrainian drones are increasingly targeting oil refineries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:38 LONDON
JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
