Oil prices spike on Trump's threat to Iran, then level off, Asian equities slip amid geopolitical jitters
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Oil prices stabilised on Wednesday after a surge fueled by fears of escalating US-Iran conflict, triggered by President Trump's aggressive statements and potential Israeli strikes. Concerns about disrupted crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz heightened market volatility. Asian equities reflected investor anxiety, while weak US economic data raised speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Tensions in the Middle East have exploded into full-scale war. Just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — claiming the U.S. knew his exact location — Khamenei issued a chilling response: “We will show the Zionists no...
Tensions between Iran and the IAEA have escalated after Tehran refused to guarantee the safety of nuclear inspectors, citing recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Iran has suspended cooperation with the..
President Donald Trump delivers a shocking nuclear warning, suggesting the U.S. could launch a major strike on Iran if tensions escalate. In this live coverage, we break down Trump’s bold remarks,..
Iran’s top IRGC commander has issued a chilling warning to Israel, claiming the Islamic Republic used “less than 5%” of its defensive power in recent retaliatory strikes. Brigadier General Naghdi..
Asian equities showed mixed performance amid stabilising oil prices, as markets assessed easing geopolitical tensions and awaited US fiscal and trade policy... IndiaTimes
Asian markets presented a mixed performance as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding potential US military action against Iran... IndiaTimes
Asian shares experienced a surge following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which eased investor concerns about potential energy supply... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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