Oil has slipped below $100 after Iran hinted it may ease passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while reports of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point plan have markets searching for a turning point — despite little clarity on what it actually involves. We look at how a Reuters/I ...Show more
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Oil down, expectations up
Oil has slipped below $100 after Iran hinted it may ease passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while reports of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point plan have markets searching for a turning point — despite little clarity on what it actually involves. We look at how a Reuters/I ...Show more
Markets get whiplash
Markets remain uneasy as U.S. President Donald Trump's 48‑hour ultimatum for Iran stretches to five days with no clarity on negotiations. Oil climbs back above $100 and today’s PMI surveys offer the first read on how the war is hitting business confidence. Today’s recommended rea ...Show more
Deadline shock rattles global markets
Global stocks tumble after President Trump gives Iran a Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a sharp escalation. Energy prices jump and traditional safe havens falter, leaving investors with few places to hide. Today’s recommended read: Trump's Iran war ...Show more
Week ahead: Bubble, oil and trouble
Investors head into the final full week of the quarter after a turbulent stretch dominated by the Iran conflict, an energy shock, and shifting AI sentiment. Key survey data this week will offer the first read on how the war is filtering through to business activity. Subscribe to ...Show more
Week in Review: Shock to the system
Qatar warns of multi‑year output losses after strikes on its main gas field, intensifying concerns over long‑term supply. The Fed stays steady on policy expectations, while the ECB and BOE pivot toward rate hikes. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out hi ...Show more