Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest cross-asset move was a sharp drop in WTI crude, which helped pressure energy shares, while gold, Bitcoin and Ether advanced. Banks outperformed, defense stocks lagged, and chip shares were slightly lower, pointing to a market that is rotating rather than moving in one direction. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Sponsored
India opens conventional missile technology transfer to private industry
India has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation to domestic private companies for production inside the country. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Defence after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed off on the move, which marks a significant shift in a sector long dominated by government-run firms and research laboratories. It is intended to speed up the move from development to mass production and to widen the role of Indian industry in defence manufacturing.Under the new policy, private companies will be able to compete for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by the FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and gold extended its rally. The move points to a market balancing lower energy costs, safe-haven demand in metals, and a modestly softer euro. FX was mixed, with sterling slightly stronger against the dollar and the yen weaker as USD/JPY climbed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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
Sponsored
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on more than 700 US products as trade talks collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth C$27.6bn, or $19.9bn, in response to new American duties and the collapse of trade talks with Washington. The measures will take effect on 8 September and will apply to more than 700 products, according to the Canadian government statement cited in the supplied material. The move marks a further escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries, which are each other's largest trading partners.The tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and will target sectors including steel, aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Canada also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:03 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
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 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
Sponsored
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
Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics
The Israeli military has said it will open criminal investigations into two high-profile incidents in Gaza: the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and members of her family, and the killing of 15 Palestinian medics. The announcement follows a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops in Gaza, with decisions reached in five cases. It marks a further step in a process of military scrutiny that has drawn close international attention because both cases involved civilians and emergency responders.The military statement did not give details on who will be investigated or when the probes will begin. It also did not address... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
