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How are renewed US–Iran hostilities affecting global currency markets?

Global currency markets turned volatile again after renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran triggered fresh fears about energy supplies, regional instability and investor confidence.

08 May 2026-05:45
What will drive markets first: Oil, jobs data or the Fed?

Global financial markets are entering a critical week dominated by geopolitical risks in the Middle East, closely watched U.S. economic data and a wave of central bank signals that could shape investor sentiment in the near term.

04 May 2026-14:12
Global markets mixed as oil extends gains and equities diverge

Global financial markets showed a mixed performance on April 28, 2026, as energy prices continued to climb while major equity indices delivered uneven results across regions.

28 Apr 2026-10:25
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as shipping nearly halts amid US Iran tensions

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

22 Apr 2026-10:13
Apple tops global smartphone shipments in Q1

10 Apr 2026-13:51
US stocks trim losses as Iran signals Hormuz shipping plan amid war tensions

Wall Street pared earlier losses on Thursday after signs that Iran may seek to ease disruptions in the vital Strait of Hormuz, even as escalating rhetoric from Washington kept investors on edge.

02 Apr 2026-23:48
Goldman Sachs warns of stagflation risk amid oil surge

Goldman Sachs has warned that global markets remain vulnerable to a near term stagflationary shock, as rising oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

30 Mar 2026-23:19
Markets risk complacency as Trump signals lose impact, Barclays warns

Global markets may be underestimating the risks of a prolonged Middle East conflict, analysts at Barclays have warned, as recent resilience driven by de-escalation signals begins to fade.

28 Mar 2026-19:37
IEA ready to release more oil reserves amid global price surge

Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said he is prepared to release additional oil reserves as energy prices soar worldwide.

25 Mar 2026-11:56
What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its fourth week, the situation has evolved into one of the most complex and far-reaching geopolitical crises in recent years. What began as a series of targeted strikes has expanded into a multi-theatre confrontation affecting not only the Middle East but also global energy markets, international diplomacy and economic stability.

21 Mar 2026-11:49