CNBC Daily Open: Trump threatens to put Iran in ‘stone ages,’ dampening ceasefire hopes
Asia-Pacific markets reacted negatively to Trump’s speech, while oil prices jumped
European stocks finish in mixed territory amid volatile trading
Stocks listed in Europe recovered some early losses on Thursday before closing the session in mixed territory.
Trump’s threat to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ jolts global stocks, bonds and oil
Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump’s speech went on, sending assets across the board lower in international markets.
EV demand is getting a boost from the Iran war — just as auto giants pivot back to combustion engines
Various car selling platforms have reported a sharp increase in consumer interest for EVs since the Middle East crisis began.
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck Indonesia on Thursday, killing one, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil ‘toll booth’ as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows
Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip over the waterway.
U.S. oil prices soar 11% as Trump’s Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation
Oil surged as Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.
CNBC Daily Open: All eyes on Trump address as markets rise on ceasefire hopes
All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump’s national address this morning, as investors hope that a resolution to the Iran war could be coming soon.
Asia-Pacific markets plunge as oil surges after Trump’s speech on Iran war
During his speech, Trump reiterated that the U.S. objectives in Iran were almost met and said that “we have all the cards” in the conflict.
