Swissquote
Coverage of Swissquote in the Nexus archive.
- Oil prices add more than 2%, while world shares are mostly lower
Global markets presented mixed results, while oil prices gained more than 2% due to uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening. On the equity front, major European indices including the CAC 40, DAX, and FTSE 100 all fell by 0.2%, and U.S. futures edged lower.
- Oil prices add more than 2%, while world shares are mostly lower
Oil prices rose more than 2%, driven by uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz may reopen, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Iran's demands. However, global shares were mostly lower; major European indices like the CAC 40, DAX, and FTSE 100 all saw declines. Stocks in Asia also wavered, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.1% despite reports of strong corporate earnings.
- Oil prices jump and Asian shares slip as US and Iran carry out airstrikes
Oil prices rose 3.6% for Brent crude and 3.5% for US benchmark crude following US and Iran airstrikes. Asian shares declined, with the Kospi dropping 9% and SK Hynix's stock falling 15.4% in Seoul amid concerns over AI-driven market volatility.
- Asian shares drop after plunge in Big Tech stocks gives Wall St its worst day in months
Asian shares dropped significantly as worries over Big Tech stock declines and potential interest rate hikes led to Wall Street's worst day since October. Regional indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi fell sharply, while oil prices rose amid Israeli airstrikes in Iran and stalled ceasefire negotiations.