Japan and South Korea stocks tumbled as Middle East tensions fueled oil and inflation fears, triggering risk-off selling.
US stocks cut early losses after Trump pledged tanker escorts in the Gulf, easing oil spikes and calming market panic.
Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has halted shipments, raised oil prices and increased risks of global supply delays.
Bitcoin rose above $68,000 after five monthly declines, as $1 billion in crypto fund inflows signaled renewed institutional interest.
Surging oil after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran has left Treasury investors weighing safe-haven demand against rising inflation risks.
The impact has already made its existence clear to the manufacturers who are heavily reliant on shipping routes through the Red Sea.
Beijing is expected to target 4.5% - 5% growth and signal cautious steps to boost consumption while maintaining industrial focus.
Gold climbed for a fifth session as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran boosted safe-haven demand amid rising oil and inflation fears.
US stocks ended mixed after Iran-related strikes lifted oil prices, pushed Treasury yields above 4%, and reduced rate-cut expectations.
Deloitte warns trade restrictions and export controls are creating semiconductor chokepoints that could reshape AI chip supply chains in 2026.
Asian airline shares fell sharply as Middle East airspace closures and surging oil prices disrupted global travel.
Oil prices surged and stock futures fell as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold prices climbed nearly 2% after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
Investors shifted into Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc as Iran tensions raised concerns over oil prices and growth.
Australia's stock exchange is searching for a new CEO as it faces a lawsuit, regulatory scrutiny and trading system setbacks.