Global Markets React to Trump's Shifting Iran Stance, Oil Prices Fluctuate
Global stocks have rallied and oil prices, including Brent crude, have fluctuated following President Trump's hints at a possible end to the Iran war and his decision to delay strikes, with analysts describing his 'about-face' as a 'strategy of desperation' amidst market volatility.
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Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'
Read full article →Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz might be jointly controlled by him 'and the Ayatollah’
Trump on Monday announced a five-day postponement of strikes in the conflict that stems from US-Israeli strikes on Iran that has killed over 2,000 people.
Read full article →Kospi rebounds as Trump signals pause on Iran strikes
South Korean stocks attempted a rebound Tuesday after US President Donald Trump signaled a five-day pause in potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, lifting risk sentiment and tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. The benchmark Kospi opened at 5,638.2 points, up 4.3 percent from the previous session, according to the Korea Exchange. The recovery followed a sharp 6.5 percent plunge a day earlier. The index rose to an intraday high of 5,643 before giving up gains to touch a low of 5
By The Korea Herald
Read full article →US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports
The United States will continue its strikes on Iran, with the pause applying only to attacks on Tehran’s energy sites, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official, during what President Donald Trump has described as “productive” talks with unidentified Iranian officials. Earlier on Monday, Trump had postponed for five days a plan to hit […]
Read full article →Trump Shifts Onus Of Iran War On Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth
Trump claimed the United States was having "very good" discussions with Tehran, despite Iranian state media denying reports of any negotiations between the two warring nations.
Read full article →Asian stocks rise as Trump pauses strike plans but unease sees oil bounce
US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites after hailing “good talks” with Tehran, although Iran later denied there had been any talks.
Read full article →Asian stocks edge higher as Trump’s 5-day strike postponement eases energy panic
Read full article →Oil slides 10% on Trump's de-escalation signals
IEA chief says Middle East crisis worse than two oil shocks of 1970s
By reuters
Read full article →In Iran fallout, US shares hold up better than global rivals, for now - The Daily Star
In Iran fallout, US shares hold up better than global rivals, for now The Daily Star
Read full article →Ringgit opens higher against greenback as West Asia conflict shows signs of de-escalation - The Star
Ringgit opens higher against greenback as West Asia conflict shows signs of de-escalation The Star
Read full article →Brent crude falls to $96 as Trump orders delay in military action on Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Brent crude falls to $96 as Trump orders delay in military action on Iran Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Read full article →The truth behind Trump's about-face: "It's a strategy of desperation" - seneweb.com
The truth behind Trump's about-face: "It's a strategy of desperation" seneweb.com
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