Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Ukraine ports hit and markets swing on commodities
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, even as the United States claimed control of the waterway and mediators tried to revive stalled talks, underscoring the risk of a wider confrontation. A separate report said Iranian leaders are weighing how long they can sustain the war with the United States and Israel as economic strain deepens. 🔗 🔗Violence also escalated across Yemen and Lebanon. Houthi attacks killed civilians and soldiers and hit targets across Yemen and beyond, while Yemeni government forces said they repelled a Houthi assault in Taiz province. Lebanon accused Israel of strikes, incursions and demolitions in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 18:05 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms, FTSE 100 slips, gold extends record run
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with Germany’s DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50 higher while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 ended lower. Gold pushed to a fresh high above $4,400, Brent crude firmed, and the dollar was mixed against major currencies. The session also featured sharp moves in palladium and platinum, while global autos outperformed broader risk assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Energy Lead a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all advancing while energy, semiconductors and gold posted outsized gains. The move points to a broad early-session appetite for risk, helped by a strong rebound in oil-linked shares and continued strength in AI and chip names, even as bitcoin and some industrial metals softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
European Markets Open Mixed as Gold Surges, DAX Leads Gains and Paris Lags
Executive summary: European equities opened mixed, with Germany’s DAX outperforming while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped. Gold extended a sharp rally above $4,400, Brent crude firmed, and the yen weakened against the dollar, pointing to a session shaped by commodity strength, currency moves and a cautious risk tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei and Kospi Surge, Gold Extends Record Run, Yen Weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-on tone, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +4.0% to 68,308.59, while the Kospi jumped +7.6% to 6,772.22. Gold climbed +1.5% to 4,429.3, WTI crude added +1.4%, and the yen weakened further as USD/JPY moved to 159.409. Australia and Hong Kong lagged, with the ASX 200 and Hang Seng both lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine's Izmail port amid interceptor shortage
Russian forces have struck port infrastructure at Izmail in southern Ukraine's Odesa region, causing damage and starting a fire, according to local authorities. Emergency crews were sent to the scene to try to extinguish the blaze. The attack hit a strategically important port on the Danube near the Romanian border, adding to pressure on Ukraine's transport and export routes.The Izmail Regional State Administration said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app early on Thursday that the strike damaged port infrastructure. It did not immediately provide a full assessment of the damage or say whether anyone was hurt. The port... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil and Gold Extend the Risk-Inflation Bid
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear split, Japan and South Korea surged while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The strongest moves were in energy and precious metals, with WTI crude, gold and silver all posting outsized gains. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding to the cross-asset signal that traders are positioning for firmer inflation and tighter financial conditions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil, gold and chip stocks surge while Apple, Meta and Bitcoin slip
Executive summary: US equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the Dow Jones fell. The session was defined by a sharp jump in energy, a broad rally in commodities, and strength in AI and chip shares, even as several mega-cap names and crypto assets weakened. The move suggests investors rotated toward inflation-sensitive and resource-linked assets while still buying selected technology leaders. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX outperforms while FTSE 100 slips
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX extending gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all rallied sharply, while the euro eased against the dollar and sterling held firmer. The pattern points to a market balancing stronger inflation-sensitive commodity prices against uneven equity performance and a softer risk tone in parts of Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil, Metals and Energy Surge, Tech Advances and Bitcoin Slips
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as energy and commodities led the session while major equity benchmarks were mixed. WTI crude jumped +6.0%, U.S. energy stocks rose +6.0%, and gold climbed +3.1%, while the Dow fell -0.9% and Bitcoin dropped -1.5%. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 were modestly higher, helped by gains in tech and AI-chip shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy and metals surge, DAX leads gains while FTSE slips
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all posting sharp gains, a backdrop that points to renewed inflation pressure and a stronger defensive bid. FX was also active, with USD/JPY higher and the pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Oil, Gold and Yen Moves Reprice Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei-linked ETF advancing while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney slipped. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a stronger US dollar against the yen, and a broad rally in precious metals, all of which pointed to a market still balancing growth concerns, inflation risk and geopolitical sensitivity. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil, Gold and Dollar Jolt Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a mixed tone, led by gains in Japanese equities and a sharp jump in energy and precious metals. The Nikkei 225 rose +1.0%, while the Nikkei 225 ETF added +1.1%. In contrast, Korea’s Kospi fell -3.8% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped -0.8%. WTI crude surged +8.0%, gold climbed +4.4%, and USD/JPY moved higher to 159.23, underscoring a session shaped by commodity shocks, currency pressure and regional risk rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil and gold surge, tech wobbles and crypto slips
Executive summary: Wall Street finished broadly lower, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all in the red as investors balanced a sharp rally in commodities against softer moves in big tech and crypto. WTI crude jumped +7.9%, gold rose +4.4% and silver climbed +5.6%, while Bitcoin fell -2.0%. Energy shares outperformed, Nvidia and Microsoft gained, but Apple, Amazon and the broader chip gauge SOXX slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly conflict, disasters and political shocks dominate a grim global day
Yemen's government says four crew members were killed when a small cargo ship was hit in the Red Sea, in an attack it blames on the Houthis, underlining the continuing danger to shipping in the waterway. 🔗In Gaza, health reporting said miscarriages have tripled between January and June as pregnancy care worsens amid displacement and shortages, while Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15 point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US led Board of Peace, deepening his public dispute with Donald Trump. 🔗 🔗Ukraine and Russia kept up overnight strikes, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as energy and precious metals surge, FTSE 100 slips on stronger oil and firmer FX moves
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 posting gains while the FTSE 100 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude jumped sharply, gold and silver extended strong advances, and natural gas also rose. FX was comparatively calmer, with the euro and sterling edging higher against the dollar, while USD/JPY climbed. The pattern points to a market still reacting to geopolitical and inflation-sensitive inputs, with energy strength supporting some sectors and pressuring others. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy, Metals and Oil Surge While Tech and Crypto Slip
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones edged higher while the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest move was in commodities, where WTI crude, natural gas, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, lifting energy shares and signaling a stronger inflation and geopolitics backdrop. Tech, chips and crypto were softer, while banks and defense stocks held modest gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola spreads in Congo as Middle East tensions, Ukraine strikes and oil risks mount
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading, with health teams struggling to keep pace as the response lags behind the virus. 🔗In the Middle East, violence has widened on several fronts, with Houthi forces launching ballistic missile attacks on al Makha and Marib in Yemen, while UN peacekeepers said Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into south Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times over the same period. 🔗 🔗Gaza diplomacy also remains stalled after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected a 15 point peace plan drafted by the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil and precious metals surge, FTSE slips while DAX and CAC edge higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 slipped while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posted modest gains. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude jumping nearly 8%, gold surging above $4,400 and silver and natural gas also rallying sharply. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher, adding to the cross-asset signal that inflation and geopolitical risk are back in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil and Gold Jump on Inflation-Risk Trade
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broadly firmer Asia-Pacific session, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both posting strong gains as commodity prices spiked and the yen weakened. WTI crude, gold, silver and natural gas all advanced sharply, while Hang Seng and Kospi slipped modestly. The move points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and cyclical exposure, even as some regional equity benchmarks lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Trump Media launches premium Truth Social API as market-moving access concerns grow
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a premium data service for Truth Social that can deliver selected posts, including those from Donald Trump, within milliseconds to paying subscribers. The move has drawn attention because Trump's posts have repeatedly been able to move markets, particularly when they touch on tariffs, sanctions, military action or energy policy. The service is being marketed to investors and trading firms that want faster access to those messages than the general public.According to the supplied material, the premium Truth Social API was introduced earlier this month. The company says subscribers can receive posts from selected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Strike action at Port Hedland threatens BHP iron ore shipments this weekend
Industrial action at Port Hedland, Australia's largest bulk export port, is set to disrupt BHP ship loading this weekend. Members of three unions are due to begin a 24-hour ship loading ban today, followed by a further 24-hour general stoppage tomorrow. The dispute centres on pay and conditions at BHP's iron ore port operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region.Industry bodies say the stoppage could cost BHP about $100 million in revenue and reduce royalty income for the West Australian government by more than $7 million. The action follows months of tension between the miner and unionised workers, with employees previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
