Wall Street closes mixed as tech and crypto firm, banks and energy lag, gold and silver surge
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with the S&P 500 nearly flat, the Nasdaq higher and the Dow and Russell 2000 lower. Tech and chip shares helped offset weakness in banks, defense, energy and small caps, while commodities showed a sharp split, with gold and silver rallying and WTI crude sliding. Bitcoin and Ether also advanced, adding to the risk-on tone in parts of the market even as rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Tehran rally draws hundreds of thousands as Iran unveils new volunteer force
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in a government-organised rally in Tehran, where Iran presented a newly formed volunteer force linked to defence and emergency response preparations. Authorities said the mobilisation was part of a broader show of readiness as the country braces for the possibility of conflict. The event took place in downtown Tehran and featured participants in combat uniforms, alongside flags, weapons, drones and anti-aircraft batteries.Iranian authorities said 313,000 people joined the rally in the capital. Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief, Hassan Hassanzadeh, said more than 600,000 people had registered for the voluntary Janfada-ye-Iran campaign,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Pakistan attack, Russia-Ukraine strikes and market swings grip day
At least 16 people were killed when a vehicle packed with explosives rammed into a mosque near police headquarters in Kohat district in northwest Pakistan, in an attack that was still unfolding as reports emerged. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said its Revolutionary Guards struck and detained the Togo flagged tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UK maritime agency reported a separate ship fire, and Saudi Arabia has been rerouting crude through Oman as shipping disruption in the waterway continues. 🔗 🔗The wider regional security picture also sharpened, with the United States approving a $24.3 billion sale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Sep 2026 18:26 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Edges Higher, Dow and Small Caps Slip, Metals Rally on Dollar and Oil Moves
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Nasdaq Composite and tech shares modestly higher while the Dow Jones, Russell 2000, banks, energy and defence stocks traded lower. Gold, silver and palladium advanced, Bitcoin also firmed, while WTI crude fell sharply. The move set points to a market still balancing rate expectations, commodity swings and currency pressure, with the weaker oil tape and stronger dollar helping explain the day’s cross-asset divergence. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Russia votes for a second day in tightly controlled State Duma election amid war and political crackdown
Voting is continuing in Russia's three-day election for the State Duma and regional offices, with the ballot expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin's political control. The vote runs from 18 to 20 September and comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year. Only parties that back Putin and the war are on the ballot, while Yabloko, the country's only publicly anti-war party still operating inside Russia, has been barred.The election will fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, along with governorships in 11 federal regions and seats in regional legislatures across 39 federal subjects. Voters are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
European markets open higher as metals surge, Brent eases and sterling slips
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by gains in the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50, while precious metals rallied sharply and Brent crude retreated. The move set points to a market still balancing higher-for-longer rate expectations, a stronger dollar and shifting commodity leadership, with sterling and the euro both softer against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, yen weakens, and precious metals extend rally
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading higher, with the Nikkei 225 jumping more than 2% as the yen weakened sharply and precious metals extended a powerful advance. The move came alongside softer crude and natural gas, while Hong Kong was little changed, Seoul slipped, and Sydney edged lower. The session points to a market still balancing rate expectations, currency moves, and commodity strength. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Weakens and Silver Extends Breakout
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a split tone, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance of +1.9% and a weaker yen, while Hong Kong and Seoul fell sharply. Silver was the standout commodity, jumping +3.8%, even as ether and several regional equity benchmarks traded lower. The move points to a market still balancing higher-rate expectations, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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French police officer arrested over suspected far-right terror plot
A French police officer has been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and plotting violent attacks against state interests, according to judicial and police sources. The 35-year-old man is also suspected of manufacturing 3D-printed weapons and of incitement to terrorism through social media. He was apprehended on the street on 23 August and has since been placed in detention while awaiting trial.Sources said the officer is believed to adhere to what was described as a violent radical far-right ideology. The case was confirmed by a judicial source, which said he was suspected of having manufactured weapons, among other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 00:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE and DAX rally, silver surges and sterling weakens
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed but with clear leadership in London and Frankfurt, as the FTSE 100 and DAX posted solid gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The standout move was in silver, which jumped more than 4%, while gold also firmed. By contrast, Brent crude fell nearly 2%, and both the euro and sterling weakened against the dollar, pointing to a market backdrop shaped by commodity strength, softer oil and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Leads, Banks and Energy Lag, Silver Surges on a Broad Commodity Bid
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. Tech and AI-linked shares were firmer, financials and energy were under pressure, and metals were broadly bid, led by a sharp jump in silver. The move points to a market still rotating around rates, growth, and commodity sensitivity after the latest Fed-driven repricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The United States has extended visa sanctions on officials linked to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of next week's United Nations General Assembly in New York. The move means Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will again be unable to travel to the United States for the annual gathering in person. It also keeps the dispute over Palestinian representation at the UN at the centre of a wider diplomatic confrontation.In its statement, the State Department said the measures were being taken because of what it described as a failure to meet commitments and actions that undermine prospects for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 09:34 LONDON
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At least 20 killed as Gaza City building collapse leaves nearly 100 feared trapped
At least 20 people have been killed after a war-damaged apartment building collapsed in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, with rescue teams saying nearly 100 Palestinians may still be under the rubble. The six-storey building crumbled on Wednesday onto nearby homes and tents after earlier damage from Israeli attacks left it cracked and structurally unsound. Civil Defence teams said they were still searching for missing people and recovering bodies from the wreckage.Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence agency, said rescue workers were continuing to work through the debris and that the number of people still trapped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Von der Leyen floats Canada as first EU associate member in Strasbourg speech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union address in Strasbourg to suggest that Canada could become the European Union's first associate member. She framed the idea as part of a broader push for European resilience and independence at a time of heightened geopolitical pressure. The proposal was presented alongside calls for deeper cooperation with other partners, including Norway and the United Kingdom.Von der Leyen told members of the European Parliament that Europe could no longer rely on existing rules alone to secure its interests. She said the bloc must lead in defending the rules-based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
UN warns Gaza rubble clearing may destroy evidence and remains
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that rubble clearing in Gaza may be destroying evidence of war crimes and concealing human remains. Volker Turk said areas of the enclave continue to be levelled by bulldozers and heavy machinery, with what he described as no respect for the dead under the rubble. His comments were issued on Tuesday as more remains were uncovered from destroyed sites.Turk said the remains being recovered appeared to include entire families, with many of the victims believed to be women and children. He said the discovery of extensive remains in Gaza City had revived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals
Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from dead wildlife after an anthrax outbreak killed dozens of animals in the Munyamadzi River area of Muchinga province. Officials said 12 people were infected after consuming dead wildlife, while no human deaths have been reported. The outbreak has affected the Munyamadzi Game Management Area, where surveillance and laboratory investigations are still under way.The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit said 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffaloes and one crocodile had died since July. Its national coordinator, Norman Chipakupaku, said the carcasses were eaten by local people who depend on wildlife... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:06 LONDON
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