Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire
Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.


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Key indexes in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong tumble as Iran threatens attacks on energy infrastructure across region.
Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
Gold holds steady despite war and rising oil prices, as recent volatility and a strong dollar reduce its appeal.
The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district
Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.
Qatar announced a production halt at a facility last week and declared force majeure on LNG shipments.
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.
In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.