Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Nikkei and Kospi Lead Asia-Pacific Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225 and Kospi both falling sharply as WTI crude jumped to a six-week high. The move points to a classic risk-off session, with energy costs, rate expectations, and weaker sentiment hitting equities while gold, silver, and several industrial metals also eased. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Apple and energy stocks rally while banks, small caps and defence lag
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slipped. Nvidia, Apple, Tesla and Meta helped support the tech complex, but weakness in banks, small caps, defence and several chip-linked names kept the broader tape uneven. A sharp jump in WTI crude and firmer natural gas contrasted with declines in gold, silver and platinum, underscoring a session shaped by energy strength, rotation within equities and pressure on rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East conflict widens as drone fears, sabotage probes and market nerves deepen
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran accused the United States of a war crime after saying a strike hit a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four people. Donald Trump said the US was striking Iranian targets near the strait and threatened even larger retaliation, while Iran said its Kheibar Shekan missile had become central to the latest exchange of strikes across the region. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure on Iran also came from the nuclear front, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 18:26 LONDON
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Xi urges Middle East states to oppose external interference during rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Middle East countries to oppose external interference and to shape their own security arrangements during a rare visit to Egypt. The remarks came during talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Xi's first visit to the country in a decade. The meeting took place at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in the Egyptian capital, where Xi was greeted with a 21-gun salute.According to the supplied material, Xi said the people of the Middle East should be the masters of their own affairs and should support regional dialogue on peace and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Small Caps and Chips Slide, Energy Leads the Tape
Executive summary: US markets opened with a clear risk-off tilt outside energy, as WTI crude jumped +7.3% while the Russell 2000, semiconductor shares and defence stocks fell sharply. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were only slightly lower, but the weakness in small caps, banks and AI/chip names points to pressure from higher energy costs, firmer inflation expectations and a broader rotation away from cyclical growth exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Gold Slumps and Yen Weakness Supports Exporters
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude, a weaker yen and softer precious metals set the early macro backdrop. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF edged higher, while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, with WTI crude up nearly 9%, while gold, silver and platinum all fell more than 5%, signaling a fast rotation in commodity pricing and risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil spikes, gold slumps and megacap tech steadies the tape
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the S&P 500 down -0.6%, the Dow off -1.5% and the Nasdaq nearly flat at -0.2%. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a broad retreat in precious metals, and a split in equities where Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft gained while banks, small caps, defense and chip stocks lagged. The move matters because it points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rates and sector rotation, even as megacap technology continues to attract support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Energy Leads and Metals Sell Off in Risk-Off Start to September
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a defensive tone, as surging WTI crude, weaker gold and silver, and broad pressure on rate-sensitive and cyclical shares outweighed gains in energy and a modest lift in tech. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 were all lower at the open, while XLE outperformed on the oil spike. The move points to a market focused on inflation risk, higher yields and a more cautious September setup. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy, Middle East tensions and Europe’s wartime memories dominate Noon Brief
India’s Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end during talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, as New Delhi continued to press for a political settlement. 🔗Australia is investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier, known by the nickname Mozz, was killed while serving as a medic in Ukraine, adding to the human toll of the conflict. 🔗In Washington, the White House disclosed more details of a US Venezuela oil arrangement that would give the Pentagon linked Office of Strategic Capital a 35% stake, a move likely to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Floods, Ukraine strikes and Iran tensions dominate a grim global briefing
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in years, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London wait for news. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, with the assault threatening the return to school day in the capital. The strike adds to the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil surges, gold retreats and risk appetite stays uneven
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with energy-linked moves dominating the session. WTI crude jumped +3.5% to $86.47, while gold fell -2.8% and silver dropped -3.2%. In equities, Korea outperformed, Australia lagged, and Japan ended little changed, as the yen weakened and the dollar held firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Gold Slips and Asia Follows a Risk-Selective Lead
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude, firmer natural gas and gains in palladium contrasted with a pullback in gold and platinum. Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged higher, South Korea’s Kospi outperformed, while Australia’s ASX 200 slipped. The yen weakened modestly against the dollar, the yuan firmed, and crypto-linked ether also rose, pointing to a market that is reacting more to commodity and FX moves than to a broad risk-on or risk-off impulse. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft power tech rebound while oil and geopolitics keep pressure on defensives
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was led by a sharp rally in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft, while energy prices jumped and gold fell. The move points to a market still favoring large-cap technology, even as higher oil and geopolitical risk keep rotation alive beneath the surface. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Nepal flood death toll rises above 900 as remote areas remain cut off
Aid groups say some of the hardest-hit regions in Nepal remain inaccessible after flash flooding and mudslides that have devastated parts of the country near the border with Tibet. The disaster authority has now reported more than 900 deaths, while the number of missing people has risen to 4,247. Rescue efforts are still under way, with the main focus on workers believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels blocked by mud and rock debris.Action Aid said persistent rain and damaged roads are making it difficult to reach affected areas, with one of the worst-hit regions still not accessible by road. Its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz restricted as Khamenei urges Gulf unity
Iran's Supreme Leader has urged Gulf leaders to identify what he called their "real enemy" as Tehran maintains restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled diplomacy. The message, published on Sunday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, comes as regional mediation efforts continue over one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Iranian officials say the waterway remains closed or restricted, with vessels required to coordinate with Tehran before crossing.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that Iran had reached an understanding with Oman on a temporary maritime route, but said its implementation depends on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Iran's supreme leader urges Muslim unity against the United States and Israel
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in a message released on Sunday, as the war in the Middle East reached its six-month mark. He also urged Iranians to close ranks internally and avoid actions that could weaken social cohesion. The statement places Iran's top authority at the centre of a renewed political message aimed both at the region and at the domestic audience.According to the message, Khamenei told regional leaders to recognise what he described as their real enemy, understand its plan and confront it. He identified the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows
Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON
Nepal flash floods leave NSW couple among missing Australians on Himalayan tour
The identity of a missing New South Wales couple has now been confirmed after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal left a tour group unaccounted for in the Langtang Valley. Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife Chitra Venkatraman, 46, from Western Sydney are among 15 Australians missing from the group, according to the latest confirmed details. The tour was taking place near the Tibet border when the flooding struck, and the wider group remains unaccounted for.The couple were travelling with a US-based hiking company, and their son said he last spoke to his parents when they were about 15 kilometres from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
