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• Nikkei 225 Shatters Historic 60,000 Milestone Following Middle East Ceasefire and Tech Surge

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Investing

  The Nikkei 225 stock average surpassed the 60,000 mark for the first time in history during early Thursday trading in Tokyo, fueled by global semiconductor optimism and an easing o...

• Global Markets React to Escalating Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Anticipated U.S.-Iran Peace Negotiations in Pakistan

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Oil

  Investors are closely monitoring a potential second round of diplomatic talks in Islamabad as a critical two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its Wednesday e...

• Nikkei Hits Record 59,500 as Asia Navigates Chinese Growth Splits and Structural LNG Shortages

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Japan’s Nikkei 225 reached a historic all-time high of 59,500 on Wednesday, signaling a robust market rally following the recent Iran war ceasefire. While China’s economy beat grow...

• Asia-Pacific Markets Remain Volatile as Investors Brace for Looming United States Deadline in Iran Conflict

  Published: Apr 7, 2026

  Section: Asia

  Regional markets in Asia traded mixed on Tuesday as the world awaits the 8 p.m. ET deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While both nation...

• US Market Futures Decline as Strong March Jobs Data and Iran Conflict Fuel Interest Rate Anxiety

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  United States stock futures trended lower during a quiet Good Friday session following a federal report showing the economy added 178,000 jobs in March. While equities markets rema...

• Global Markets Reel as Middle East Energy War Triggers Massive Inflationary Shock

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Markets

  A series of high-stakes escalations in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, with Brent crude surging past $115 per barrel and European natural gas...

• Nikkei 225 Adds Chipmaker Kioxia and Retail Giant Pan Pacific in Major April Index Reshuffle

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Asia

  The Nikkei stock average will undergo a significant rebalancing in April 2026, welcoming memory chip specialist Kioxia and Don Quijote operator Pan Pacific International. These add...

• Asian markets slide for third consecutive session as Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supply chains

  Published: Mar 4, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Global financial markets faced significant volatility on Wednesday as Asian stock indexes plummeted and oil prices climbed in response to the escalating conflict involving the Unit...

• Global Markets Diverge as AI Disruption Fears and Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Investors

  Published: Feb 21, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  Equity markets showed mixed performance on Friday as investors grappled with the dual pressures of potential artificial intelligence disruption and escalating geopolitical risks in...