XAUUSD gains as reduced geopolitical risks and a softer dollar boost investor sentiment and inflation expectations. Gold prices advanced as easing Middle East tensions and a weaker US dollar improved market sentiment. The shift follows expectations of a potential US-Iran a
Rising Middle East instability is forcing faster diversification of critical mineral supplies for renewable energy projects. Escalating conflict in Iran is disrupting global supply chains for rare earth minerals essential to clean energy technologies. The shift is promptin
A post-election survey reveals improved sentiment among German businesses operating in Hungary, signaling potential economic stability. German investor confidence in Hungary has risen following recent elections, according to a survey. The improvement suggests growing optim
Energy markets fell sharply as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Oil prices declined sharply Wednesday amid hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. The sell-off
Investors await outcomes from the high-stakes U.S.-China summit amid tariff tensions and global growth concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet this week with trade policy at the forefront, as markets assess risks of escalating tariffs. T
Medical device maker cites regional disruptions as it abandons fiscal guidance while targeting annualized profitability gains. Accuray withdrew its financial guidance for the current fiscal year, citing ongoing disruptions in the Middle East. The company did not specify th
Crude markets steady as easing tensions over Iran-US talks reduce supply disruption fears in the Middle East. Oil prices recovered from a sharp selloff after reports emerged of a potential US proposal to Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The initial drop reflect
Maersk warns escalating Iran tensions will amplify supply chain disruptions and push freight rates higher in coming months. Maersk highlighted the Iran conflict as a growing risk to global shipping, adding uncertainty to supply chains during its first-quarter earnings repo
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran show little progress, keeping sanctions and oil market uncertainty elevated. Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran to revive a nuclear agreement have made minimal headway, leaving key economic sanctions in place. The lack of
Shell (NYSE: SHEL) on Thursday reported consensus-beating earnings for the first quarter as the war in Iran drove an oil price surge and boosted trading profits at the UK-based supermajor. Shell reported adjusted earnings of $6.9 billion for the first quarter of 2026, well