Global oil markets experienced renewed volatility on Monday as President Trump escalated threats against Iran, pushing US crude above USD 114 per barrel in early afternoon trading in New York.
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Britain’s blue-chip share index achieved its highest weekly points gain since 2008, overcoming a sharp rise in oil prices and escalating concerns over the Middle East conflict. The FTSE 100
The shipping landscape has drastically shifted as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, an essential artery through which a quarter of global seaborne oil traditionally flows. Recent comments from
Persimmon, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, reports that British homebuyers are showing resilience despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company anticipates delivering more housing units in 2026
Oil prices extended their advance during early Asian trading on Friday, building upon sharp gains recorded in the previous session as markets increasingly factored in geopolitical risks spanning multiple critical
Global commodity markets surged on Monday following the weekend capture of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, as investors reassessed supply risks against potential medium-term production gains. The reaction across oil, precious
The FTSE 100 advanced 21 points to reach 9,971.85 during morning trading, supported by strong gains amongst defence sector equities as investors responded to escalating geopolitical uncertainties. BAE Systems climbed
Oil prices maintained upward momentum on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses during Asian trading sessions, as geopolitical risks emanating from Russia and Iran overshadowed persistent oversupply concerns. Trading volumes remained modest
Oil prices have witnessed a significant decline following growing confidence in the Iran-Israel ceasefire, dispelling earlier concerns about potential supply disruptions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 5.9 per cent
Oil prices retreated and global equities advanced as market sentiment shifted towards optimism regarding the Iran-Israel conflict, with traders increasingly confident the situation would not develop into a broader regional
Gold has officially surpassed the euro to become the second-largest global reserve asset, following the US dollar, according to a recent report by the European Central Bank (ECB). Rising geopolitical
NATO’s leading military official has delivered a stark rebuke to Western financial institutions, labelling their reluctance to invest in defence as “stupid” amid escalating global security concerns. Admiral Rob Bauer,
