Asia-Pacific markets fall as Iran war continues to fuel oil volatility
Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday as investors grappled with volatile oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Dow tumbles more than 700 points as oil jumps, closing at new 2026 low under 47,000: Live updates
Investors remained wary of the impact of the Iran war on oil prices throughout the day.
Iran war: Trump will release 172 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. currently has 415 million barrels of oil in its strategic reserve, about 58% of the authorized capacity of 714 million barrels.
Oracle’s TikTok stake sits at just over $2 billion, filing shows
Oracle bought 15% of TikTok’s U.S. operations in January after China’s ByteDance was forced by U.S. law to divest.
Dow closes down nearly 300 points as oil prices climb on Iran war: Live updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Wednesday as investors continued to eye developments in the U.S.-Iran war and oil prices.
Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to help backstop shipping.
Nebius stock pops 16% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.
Revolut acquires full UK banking license after years-long wait
The UK-based startup hit a valuation of $75 billion in 2025 and is one of Europe’s most valuable private tech companies.
IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
The move comes as the Iran war continues to choke off traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
