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Iran and Israel exchange direct missile strikes, Brent crude surges to $95.43
A highly active overnight session dominated by Iran-Israel military escalation, a sharp Asian equity selloff led by Korean chipmakers, and renewed oil price gains.
S&P 500 win streak at risk as AI stocks retreat and Iran talks stall before payrolls
A cautious European session dominated by AI equity weakness, a eurozone GDP contraction revision, stalled US-Iran talks, and positioning ahead of US non-farm payrolls.
Drone strike on Oman oil terminal pushes Brent to $95.37 as regional tensions escalate
An active overnight session dominated by a drone strike on Oman's main crude terminal and continued fallout from Broadcom's AI guidance disappointment, lifting oil prices and pressuring Asian equities.
SpaceX files $75bn IPO as US-Iran tensions keep oil elevated
A moderately active overnight session dominated by SpaceX IPO news, US-Iran geopolitical tension sustaining crude gains, and broad Asian equity weakness.
Iranian strikes on Kuwait airport and US bases lift oil; tariff threat widens
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East escalation, new US forced-labour tariff proposals on 60 nations, and a stronger-than-expected ADP jobs print.
SpaceX targets $75bn record IPO as US proposes 10% tariffs on 60 nations
An active overnight session dominated by the SpaceX IPO announcement, sweeping new US tariffs, and continued Middle East-driven oil price pressure.
US intercepts Iranian missiles over Kuwait as ceasefire talks stall
A tense European session dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, rising oil prices, and divergent equity moves tied to Nvidia's PC chip launch.
Israel expands Lebanon ground offensive; oil rises above $93 on ceasefire uncertainty
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, with oil prices rising sharply, yen weakness persisting, and emerging Asian equities reaching record highs on AI demand.
Oil falls as US-Iran agree tentative 60-day ceasefire extension
Overnight session dominated by US-Iran ceasefire optimism lifting Asian equities and industrial metals; oil declined; Blue Origin rocket explosion added aerospace uncertainty.
US military strikes on Iran push crude prices sharply higher overnight
A geopolitically-driven overnight session dominated by fresh US strikes on Iran, oil price gains, and renewed Strait of Hormuz concerns weighing on Asian equities and industrial metals.
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club as Korean equities double in 2026
An active overnight session dominated by Korean semiconductor milestones, US-Iran diplomatic developments, and UAE's departure from OPEC.
Brent falls below $100 as US-Iran Hormuz deal seen imminent
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran nuclear deal optimism, sharp oil price declines, and mixed Asian equity moves amid thin holiday liquidity.