Wall Street closes mixed as oil spikes, megacap tech splits and small caps lag
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session under pressure, with the S&P 500 down -1.2%, the Dow off -2.1% and the Russell 2000 lower by -2.2%. The Nasdaq Composite slipped less than the broader market, while a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 and a heavy selloff in banks, defense, industrial metals and several large-cap names pointed to a rotation away from cyclical risk. Meta and Apple outperformed, but Nvidia, Microsoft and Tesla weighed on sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Trump Promises $5,000 "Dividend" to All U.S. Adults, Tied to Economic Gains
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 September 2026 at 20:08 BST: "The $5, 000 Trump Dividend, given to all Adults in the United States due to the fact that our Country is taking in Trillions of Dollars of Economic Development, Investment, and Pure SUCCESS, is being criticized by "Dumocrats" who are hoping that it never happens, But it will! As an example, the Dumocrats said THE GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, one of the largest ever approved by Congress, or signed into Law by a President happened, despite the Dumocrats saying it would be impossible to get approved,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
ECB chief economist defends rate rise as eurozone inflation stays above target
The European Central Bank's chief economist has described the bank's latest interest rate increase as a measured adjustment, after policymakers raised borrowing costs by a quarter of a percentage point. Philip Lane said the move came in response to a significant inflation problem, with eurozone inflation still running above the bank's 2% target. He made the comments at the Dublin Economic Workshop's annual conference in Wexford.The ECB lifted rates from 2.25% to 2.5% in a decision announced the previous day. Lane said energy prices were at the centre of the move, and argued that governments should respond to inflation pressures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Houthis tighten Red Sea grip as oil jumps above $100 and global tensions widen
Houthi forces have made the biggest move in the window, with reports saying they seized Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including Mocha, the Bab al Mandeb coast and Mayyun Island, tightening their grip on one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The advance has sharpened fears over the Bab al Mandeb strait and comes alongside Saudi oil strikes, raising the risk of wider disruption to maritime traffic. đź”— đź”— đź”—The conflict spillover is also feeding into broader regional tensions. Donald Trump said he had no regrets about launching the US Israeli war against Iran, even as Gulf diplomacy intensifies over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as oil spikes above $104, pressuring equities and lifting inflation nerves
Executive summary: European markets ended lower, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all under pressure as Brent crude jumped more than 6%. The move revived inflation concerns and weighed on rate-sensitive assets, while gold and Ether gained and natural gas, silver and several industrial metals fell. FX moves were comparatively modest, but the stronger oil backdrop and softer equity tone point to a market still focused on inflation risk and policy uncertainty. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Jumps, Small Caps and Banks Lead the Slide
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all lower as a sharp surge in WTI crude and a broader rise in risk aversion weighed on sentiment. Energy shares were a relative bright spot, while small caps, banks and defence stocks lagged. Gold and tech-linked chip shares gained, underscoring a defensive, mixed opening across asset classes. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran damage to US bases in Bahrain and Jordan as Washington reviews regional posture
A Bahrain-based United States military installation has sustained severe damage during months of fighting with Iran, according to the acting secretary of the US Navy. The acknowledgement comes as Washington is said to be evaluating what to do with its Middle East headquarters after repeated attacks on US facilities across the region. Iranian strikes overnight on Tuesday also hit Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, damaging multiple US military aircraft.Hung Cao said in an interview that the naval base near Manama had been badly hit, using unusually blunt language to describe the impact of the conflict on the facility. Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Europe opens sharply lower as oil spike and rate anxiety hit stocks, while autos and gold hold up
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all falling more than 2% as Brent crude jumped above $105 a barrel. The move points to a broad risk-off tone at the open, with energy costs, rate expectations and currency swings shaping early trading. Autos were a rare bright spot, while silver, platinum and natural gas also weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Oil Spikes, Nikkei Slides and Risk Sentiment Frays
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session broadly weaker, led by a sharp drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and losses in Hong Kong and Australia, while South Korea’s Kospi outperformed with a solid gain. The biggest cross-asset shock came from WTI crude, which jumped more than 8%, a move that helped pressure equities, lifted inflation concerns and kept traders focused on the yen, metals and rate-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Australian fuel prices set to rise as oil spikes and markets sell off
Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks after a sharp rise in global oil markets. Prices are on track to climb by 20 to 30 cents as Brent crude moved to its highest level since mid-May, briefly pushing towards US$110 a barrel before settling above US$108 in late Friday trade. The move comes as investors sell stocks and bonds amid growing concern about the Middle East conflict and wider market stress.The latest increase in oil prices has fed through quickly to expectations for retail fuel costs in Australia. The market reaction has also been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' as Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas
US Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas to attack Democrats as the "party of hatred" and urge voters to back Republicans in November's midterm elections. He spoke at the American Airlines Center before a large crowd that greeted him with chants of "JD! JD!".The speech was followed by an appearance from President Donald Trump, who praised Vance and then returned to familiar campaign themes. Vance said Democrats were running candidates who would tell children what they are allowed to say, how they are allowed to live and who they ought to hate. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:37 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Gold Slips and Asia Tracks a Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -1.7% and the ASX 200 off -2.1% as a sharp jump in WTI crude and weaker precious metals set a cautious tone. The Kospi was the standout gainer, rising +5.2%, while USD/JPY eased and Hang Seng futures pointed lower. The move matters because higher energy costs can squeeze margins, complicate inflation expectations and keep pressure on rate-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Trump pledges $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections. The pledge has drawn immediate attention because of its scale, its election-linked condition and the lack of detail on how it would be financed. It also raises questions about whether such a payment could be carried out under US law.According to the report, federal law prohibits offering payments in exchange for votes and separately restricts promises of federally funded benefits in return for political support. The article says Trump's offer may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:31 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil spikes above $100, Meta surges and small caps lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging lower while the Dow and Russell 2000 fell more sharply. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 a barrel, a strong rally in Meta, and broad weakness in rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets. AI and chip shares outperformed, but energy price pressure, weaker gold and silver, and a softer bitcoin tape pointed to a risk-off undertone beneath the headline index moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran crisis deepens as oil jumps, Gaza fighting continues and UK faces fresh disruption
The biggest escalation came around Iran, where Donald Trump said the war could continue until after the US midterm elections, while also renewing threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency separately referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors backed a resolution over nuclear non compliance. đź”— đź”—The conflict is already feeding through to the region and the economy. Oil prices climbed to about $105 a barrel as fears grew the Middle East crisis will not be resolved quickly, while the Iranian rial fell to new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil shock ripples through equities, lifting energy costs and pressuring cyclicals
Executive summary: European markets ended sharply lower, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red as Brent crude surged more than 10%. The move points to a broad risk-off session in which higher energy costs, weaker industrial sentiment and firmer yields weighed on equities, while the euro held a modest gain against the dollar and sterling was unchanged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges Toward $100, Tech Holds Up Better Than Cyclicals
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move is in WTI crude, which jumped back near $100 a barrel, while bitcoin, ether and several rate-sensitive groups also weakened. AI and chip stocks outperformed, helping the tech sector stay positive even as banks, small caps and defense shares slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Ireland inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in August, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. That was up from 3.4% in July and was driven largely by higher energy costs, including oil, petrol, diesel and electricity. The data point to renewed pressure on households and businesses as the country moves towards the winter period.The official figures show home heating oil rising by 44% over the past 12 months. Petrol increased by 9% and diesel by 15%, while electricity prices were up 8%. Airfares also rose by 14%, adding to the broader increase in the Consumer Price Index.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent tops $100, with energy and metals diverging from equity weakness
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower as Brent crude pushed above $100 a barrel. The move lifted energy-linked assets and some metals, while natural gas, palladium and major equity benchmarks weakened. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound slightly firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Trump says Iran war may end after US midterm elections as Hormuz shipping is hit
Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme near Natanz. He made the remarks at a Republican convention in Dallas, saying he expected the conflict to end soon after the November vote. He also suggested Tehran was trying to influence the election, although he did not provide evidence for that claim.At the same time, Iran said it had attacked ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian tankers, adding to the disruption around one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei edges up, but Asia-Pacific split widens on oil, yields and currency moves
Executive summary: Tokyo finished modestly higher, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both in the green, while the broader Asia-Pacific picture was mixed to weaker. South Korea’s Kospi surged, but Hong Kong and Australia fell, alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a weaker USD/JPY. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation pressure from energy, and shifting currency dynamics. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iran raises petrol prices again as officials urge consumers to cut fuel use
Iran has raised petrol prices again, introducing a higher tariff for motorists who use more than 110 litres a month. The change comes as officials try to manage declining revenues and the cost of a subsidy system that has long kept fuel prices among the lowest in the world. State media said the first 60 litres a month will remain unchanged, while the next 50 litres will be charged at a higher rate.Under the new structure, the price for heavy users will double from 50,000 riyals to 100,000 riyals per litre. The measure was reported on 8 September and is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
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