Markets watchful: Asian shares flat; oil prices rebound on US demand, ceasefire relief
Thursday, 26 June 2025 () Asian equities showed mixed performance amid stabilising oil prices, as markets assessed easing geopolitical tensions and awaited US fiscal and trade policy cues. Investors remained cautious due to uncertainties surrounding Federal Reserve leadership and potential shifts in US interest rate policy. A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel supported market confidence, while speculation about Jerome Powell's future added to volatility.
Oil prices surged as the U.S. joined Israel in striking Iran's nuclear sites, sending shockwaves across global markets. Tehran warned that U.S. aggression has widened its range of legitimate targets, with threats to close the Strait of Hormuz looming large. China condemned the attacks, calling U.S....
Fresh satellite images reveal six precise impact holes on the mountain sheltering Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant — days after a massive U.S. airstrike. Analysts say Fordow may be "completely..
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages taken during the brutal Hamas-led assault on October 7, 2023. Civilians Ofra Keidar and Yonatan Samerano, along with soldier Shay Levinson,..
Asian markets surged after the U.S. and China held "substantial" trade talks in Geneva, offering hope for a resolution to the tariff war that has shaken global markets. With earlier tariffs reaching as..
Mumbai: Indian stock markets extended their gains for the second straight day on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in media and technology shares. ... Zee News
Thursday, 26 June 2025 ()
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