Wall Street markets were broadly higher on Friday, with major indices climbing to new records as investors were buoyed by optimism over potential US–Iran diplomatic progress and strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector.

Clegg Gifford has announced a new strategic partnership with Willis Networks to strengthen the wholesale insurance options available to the network's members.

Global stock markets are trading at unsustainable levels and could face a sharp correction, according to a senior official at the Bank of England, who warned that current valuations do not fully reflect rising global risks.

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.

Malaysia's export outlook faces rising downside risks despite a sustained AI-driven upcycle, as Middle East tensions dampen global growth, disrupt supply chains and raise input costs, according to economists.

The European Commission has told Google it should allow third-party search engines to access its search data, as part of efforts to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Global oil demand is projected to decline by 80,000 barrels per day (80 kb/d) on average in 2026, reversing earlier expectations of 730 kb/d growth, as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.

Global commodity, equity, and currency markets showed mixed performance, with oil prices holding near recent highs, gold extending gains, and stock indices diverging across regions.