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Oil jumps on Iran standoff as global stocks rebound on US bond move

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Oil jumps as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, European stocks slide

Crude oil prices rose more than 6% to a two-week high after US President Donald Trump declared the interim accord to end the war with Iran "over", while fresh US military strikes renewed concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Beyond the record listing: What's next for the Tashkent stock market?

Executives from the London Stock Exchange, Franklin Templeton and Uzbekistan’s government say governance and liquidity remain central to reform.

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European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision

The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to the Iran war.

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European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia

European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday.

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Beyond Nvidia: Europe's best-performing AI stocks of 2026

Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up to 2,200% in 2026.

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Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal

Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict.

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5 things to know about OpenAI’s potentially record-breaking IPO plans

The maker of ChatGPT is preparing to go public in what could be the largest stock market debut in history — if SpaceX does not get there first.

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Oil drops below $100 while markets rise as US and Iran near a deal

Brent crude has fallen below $100 a barrel while Asian markets reached new all-time highs and European stocks rose at the open on reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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First Ukrainian companies added to London-listed reconstruction fund

For the first time Ukrainian equities have been included in a London-listed fund, which aims to channel investment into the nation’s eventual post-war reconstruction and current economic resilience.

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Iran war pushes Wall Street toward 24/7 tokenised trading

Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.

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Stock markets gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

European markets opened higher on Tuesday morning, tracking Asian and Wall Street gains, as oil prices fell on expectations that a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran would end the Iran war.

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Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks

Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday.

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Oil jumps as markets tumble by Trump’s Iran threat

Oil rose sharply, and US and European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the US would continue to hit Iran and "finish the job".

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Oil prices rise again as conflicting Iran-US messages fuel uncertainty

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.

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Oil prices slide after Trump withdraws from Iran ultimatum

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

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Global stock markets slide as oil market volatility rattles investors

Increased targeting of oil and gas infrastructure in the Iran war is hitting trader sentiment hard as concerns mount that the current energy crisis is going to have a lasting impact on the global economy.