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European markets cautious as U.S.-Iran tensions weigh on investor sentiment

European stock markets showed limited movement on Monday as investors closely monitored ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, which continue to affect global energy markets and financial sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained broadly stable, while major regional markets......

Macron urges diplomacy on Iran and criticizes US strategy at EU summit

French President Emmanuel Macron called for a diplomatic approach to Iran and rejected Washington’s strategy during a European Union summit, warning that escalating tensions risk destabilizing global markets. Speaking at the gathering in Agia Napa, he said negotiations with Tehran must rely on......

Pentagon says 13 ships turned back as Iran blockade faces evasion tactics

The United States says its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz has forced 13 vessels to turn back since operations began, even as maritime data suggests the enforcement effort is facing gaps. The operation, led by United States Central Command, has entered its fourth day amid rising......

Ethereum hits six week high as crypto markets rally on easing tensions

Ethereum climbed sharply on Monday, rising nearly 9 percent in 24 hours to its highest level in six weeks, as broader cryptocurrency markets advanced on improving sentiment linked to easing tensions involving Iran. The second largest cryptocurrency broke above the $2,200 resistance level and traded......

ASEAN Foreign ministers call for immediate ceasefire in the Middle East

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate across the region. The appeal came during a special virtual meeting hosted by the government of the Philippines, where......

Asian stock markets plunge as oil prices surge past $115

Stock markets across Asia fell sharply on Monday as crude oil prices jumped above $115 per barrel, heightening concerns that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could damage the global economy. South Korea’s Kospi index dropped more than 8 percent, triggering a circuit breaker......

Kuwait reduces oil production as precaution amid Iran tensions

Kuwait has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput amid ongoing tensions with Iran, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced on Saturday. The move follows recent Iranian attacks against Kuwaiti territory and concerns over safe passage of ships through......

Middle East evacuations deepen as iran tensions rise

Several governments have begun withdrawing diplomats and urging their nationals to leave parts of the Middle East amid rising fears of a military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The moves follow the collapse of the latest talks on Iran’s nuclear program and a rapid......

Dollar gains momentum as Fed turns hawkish and Iran tensions flare

The US dollar is set for its first monthly gain since October, supported by renewed geopolitical risks and a more assertive stance from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index rose near 97.65 late Friday, up between 0.6 and 1.4 percent against major global currencies, reflecting investors’ sharp......