Trump jokes about Hormuz as war drags on, markets slide and NATO doubts resurface

Trump joked about the “Strait of Trump” as the Iran war enters month two, with Hormuz disruptions persisting. Mixed signals on talks continue, while US stocks fell for a fifth…

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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Silver clawed back for a gain

Oil traders note – Saudi airstrikes in Yemen expose escalating tensions with UAE China defies easing calls as PBOC keeps rates steady and shifts focus to fiscal support Silver steadies…

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investingLive Americas FX news wrap 24 Oct; US CPI comes in below expectations

Stocks trading at new highs as buyers plow in ahead of key earnings next week With US govt still shut, focus next week in the US will be on earnings…

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September 16: 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt, SpaceX 1st private spacewalk, Consumers take huge hit (Recap Ep292)

This week saw a variety of significant developments across markets, commodities, finance, and international affairs. In the US, markets remained volatile with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for core inflation…

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Volatility Retreats As Stocks & Commodities Rally

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is a real-time index. It is derived from the prices of SPX index options with near-term expiration dates that are utilized to generate a 30-day…

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Oil markets recover but volatility is never far away

USOil, H1 Oil prices have backed up from Friday’s lows and the front end WTI future saw a high of $72.16 per barrel this morning, as markets mull OPEC action….

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