Recent attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea push oil prices higher amid rising US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, Japan's PPI growth misses expectations, South Korea's Kospi enters a bull market, and US lettuce prices suffer a record drop due to a cyclospora outbreak.
Nvidia partners with Wall Street firms to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure, amid rising Middle East shipping attacks and Japan's currency slide.
Treasury yields rose Tuesday as Middle East tensions pushed energy prices higher and investors awaited upcoming inflation data and existing home sales figures.
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a landmark mutual defence agreement in Mecca, vowing to treat an attack on one as an attack on all. The pact, announced amid ongoing US-Israeli conflicts with Iran, has sparked debate among analysts over its impact on US hegemony and the Abraham Accords.
The South Korean won strengthened to 1,416.1 per U.S. dollar on Friday as exporters sold dollars amid renewed Middle East tension and rising global oil prices, despite foreign net selling of local stocks.
KOSPI falls 0.6% to 6,258.77 amid foreign selling due to Middle East tensions, particularly over Iran's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil prices and market volatility.
Seoul shares ended lower for a second straight session Friday, weighed down by foreign selling as renewed tensions in the Middle East over the Strait of Hormuz dampened investor sentiment.
Australian shares were on track to snap a five-day rally as Middle East tensions flared over a potential Strait of Hormuz transit ban. Meanwhile, markets processed corporate updates, economic forecasts, and AI-driven biological research.
A collection of international news reports covering Iranian warnings to Gulf nations, US military funding and ammunition stocks, developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Strait of Hormuz shipping fee discussions, and global market movements.
Ukraine admits failure to intercept Russian hypersonic missiles at night; Iran claims destruction of US planes in Jordan; Russia advances in Ukraine, liberating settlements; Global tensions rise with US, Iran, Israel, and Russia involved in various conflicts and diplomatic strains.
SK Hynix reports a 1,242% year-over-year increase in Q2 net profit to 93.9tn won, driven by AI industry demand for advanced memory chips. Despite record profits, shares fell 9.6% due to missed revenue and operating profit expectations.
US stocks (S&P 500, Nasdaq) fell as Middle East tensions drove oil prices up, inflation concerns rose, and investors scrutinized AI spending returns. Key earnings from Alphabet, Intel, and healthcare players like Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson also influenced the market.
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening a key maritime route and exacerbating Middle East tensions. This occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a regional arms race following a Saudi nuclear deal.
South Korean food and confectionery companies, including Nongshim, CJ Foodville, and BR Korea, are raising product prices by 5.8% to 6.5% due to increased costs from the Korean won's depreciation and rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.
South Korea will keep fuel price caps unchanged for four weeks, citing renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East and domestic inflation. The decision aims to shield the economy and consumers from global oil price volatility.
Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The KOSPI fell 406.27 points, triggering a five-minute suspension of program trading.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook on the semiconductor sector by Morgan Stanley sapped risk appetite. The local currency, however, strengthened against the dollar.
South Korea's bourse operator activated a sell-side sidecar for the KOSPI benchmark index after it fell sharply, led by tech losses. The decline was linked to escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about a potential "massive attack" on Iran.
UK average mortgage rates have increased to a month-ago level, driven by renewed Middle East tensions and Houthi attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea. This has pushed oil prices higher, stoked inflation fears, and reduced prospects for central bank interest rate cuts, leading major lenders to raise rates on new fixed deals.
Australians are advised against panic-buying fuel as prices rise due to Middle East tensions, though still below April's record highs. NRMA warns of profound economic impact, with potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank and an upcoming federal government announcement on the fuel excise.
Seoul stocks, led by tech heavyweights, fell sharply Friday morning, with the KOSPI down 4.87%, as investors reacted to escalating Middle East tensions and U.S. President Trump's threat against Iran, pushing oil prices higher.
The article says Houthi attacks and threats in the Red Sea could further disrupt global shipping as US-Iran conflict, Gulf instability and Saudi nuclear ambitions raise regional risks.
Australian families face travel uncertainty due to escalating US-Iran conflict, with government advice raised for Middle East transit hubs like UAE. Despite no reported booking declines, travellers like Chris Turley and Sally O'Brien are worried about safety and costs, prompting some to alter plans.
