UK large-cap and mid-cap shares jumped on Wednesday after a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran on a temporary ceasefire lifted investor sentiment globally. The development triggered a broad-based rally in equities while sharply reducing oil prices. The benchmark FTSE 100 rose 3.09%, reaching its highest level since March 3. Meanwhile, the mid-cap
Even with the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz would take several weeks to normalise. Additionally, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated on Tuesday that fuel prices may continue to increase for months, even after the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The EIA’s assessment contradicted US
Investors are recalibrating their strategies in response to renewed geopolitical uncertainty, crafting a fresh “Trump trade” playbook as markets react to shifting dynamics around US-Iran tensions, oil prices, and global monetary policy. With inflation and interest rate trajectories increasingly difficult to predict, many investors are stepping away from long-term positioning and instead focusing on short-term
US stocks surged on Wednesday after a surprise two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions and sent oil prices sharply lower, boosting risk appetite across global markets. The announcement, made just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a broad “risk-on”
Microsoft stock has crashed into a technical bear market after plunging from $550 to the current $372. This retreat has coincided with the ongoing sell-off in software stocks and as concerns about its massive capital expenditure continues. So, will the stock rebound now that it has become a bargain? Microsoft stock has plunged amid AI
Shares of Delta Air Lines surged sharply in early Wednesday trading, lifted by stronger-than-expected earnings and optimism following a two-week cease-fire agreement between the US and Iran that sent oil prices tumbling. The stock jumped more than 11% after the market opened, putting it on track for one of its strongest single-day gains in over
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia will experience slower growth in 2026 due to the effects of higher energy prices brought on by the ongoing conflict in Iran, said a World Bank report released on Wednesday. This surge has increased operating costs for businesses and raised fuel expenses for consumers. Although Tehran
Dogecoin has underperformed in recent weeks and continues to trade below $0.091 on Tuesday as it started the week with mild selling, failing to break above key resistance. At the moment, DOGE’s price action remains largely range-bound, and underlying metrics are beginning to tilt bearish. The bearish performance comes amid weakening social interest and negative
UBS Global Wealth Management reduced its 2026 S&P 500 target on Monday, citing elevated energy costs stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The analysts expect the conflict to weigh on US economic growth and inflation. In its report dated April 6, 2026, UBS cut its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,500 from
Broadcom stock price has crashed into a technical bear market after falling by over 24% from its highest point in December last year. AVGO dropped to 314, with its market capitalisation dropping from over $1.9 trillion to $1.5 trillion. So, will the new deal with Anthropic fuel its comeback? Broadcom inks major deal with Anthropic