Economic news

Markets remain headline driven as the latest developments in the Middle East point to higher risks of further escalation despite the ceasefire holding.

US equities are storming higher despite oil still trading at elevated levels amidst the unresolved Middle East conflict. How is this possible?

A crude oil spike often precedes a recession. Should we be worried this time around?

Equities continue to trade the optimism around the ceasefire agreement in the Middle East despite its fragility as focus shifts towards earnings season.

Markets face a binary outcome as Trump imposes a timeline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz

Markets remain focused on the developments in the Middle East as central banks will be put on the spotlight this week.

Oil prices jump higher as Iran elects a new leader, dragging out the conflict as the Strait of Hormuz faces continued disruption.

The markets are becoming fearful of a potentially significant energy shock.

The US dollar has emerged as the preferred safe haven as investors retreat from risk assets amidst the rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Risk-off flows spread through markets as the escalation of attacks in the Middle East increases the risk premium.