The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) delivered a cautious global economic outlook on Wednesday, downgrading growth forecasts while raising inflation projections as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies and unsettle markets. In its latest Economic Outlook, the Paris-based institution highlighted how geopolitical tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz,
European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals, and transport sectors could lose up to 1.3 million jobs this year due to a sharp rise in energy prices linked to the US-Iran conflict, European Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu said on Wednesday. Speaking at a news conference, Minzatu warned that energy-intensive industries across the European Union could face significant
US equities remain remarkably resilient, even as a standoff between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continues. The S&P 500 gained more than 16% across April and May, a feat achieved only four other times since World War II, according to Deutsche Bank Research. The rally has also been fuelled by
The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like the SPY and VOO wavered today as market participants reacted to several important macro events from the United States and other countries. They have officially entered a bull market after rising by over 20% from the lowest point this year. Here are the top five things moving
US private-sector hiring strengthened in May, offering fresh evidence that the labor market remains resilient despite rising inflation and uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to data released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP, private employers added 122,000 jobs last month, exceeding economists’ expectations of 110,000 and marking the strongest pace of
British new car registrations increased by about 6% in May compared with the same month a year earlier, supported by robust demand for plug-in vehicles, according to data released by New Automotive on Wednesday. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued to gain market share, accounting for 27% of all new vehicle registrations during the month. The
The Zcash network experienced a halt lasting roughly three to four hours, according to blockchain status observations reported on June 3, 2026. But despite this disruption, the price has held firm, with ZEC trading around $619.05 at press time, showing a 6.29% gain in the 24 hours and maintaining a tight range between $560.69 and
India has announced an INR 100 billion ($1.05 billion) fuel stabilisation fund to protect its airlines from volatile jet fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The move comes as global analysts warn that recent signs of relief in the jet fuel market may prove short-lived, with the peak summer travel season still
Chainlink’s LINK token continues to trade under bearish pressure even as the project strengthens its position in institutional blockchain infrastructure through a new distribution channel on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Despite the institutional progress, LINK’s price action remains bearish across multiple timeframes, with technical indicators showing sustained downside momentum. The token is trading around $8.50,
Nvidia (NVDA) shares remained under pressure on Wednesday, falling around 3% to trade near $216 as investors continued to rotate toward other areas of the artificial intelligence hardware ecosystem. The decline followed a volatile session on Tuesday when Nvidia shares briefly climbed above $230 before reversing course and ending the day down 0.7%. While Nvidia