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Silver drops Rs 1,500/kg, gold at Rs 1.56 lakh/10 gms as Iran war tensions weigh. Key levels to watch

Gold and silver prices on the MCX opened slightly lower on Friday, with silver July futures falling 0.5% to Rs 2,68,018 per kg and gold June futures slipping marginally to Rs 1,56,316 per 10 grams. The decline came as investors balanced geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East against hopes of…

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Snowflake Keeps the Tech Stock Rally Alive: Stock Market Today

Inflation data and a potential breakthrough in the Middle East were also in focus on Thursday.

Kiplinger

Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Ceasefire report and US stockpile data impact crude market

Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved lower after reports claimed the United States and Iran reached a ceasefire extension agreement. Brent crude and US WTI crude futures also reacted to lower-than-expected US crude…

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It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of key price data on May 28, 2026, underscores why policymakers are worried these…

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as U.S.-Iran Flare-Up Lifts Oil and Bond Yields, PCE Inflation Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.54% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields rose after fresh attacks in the Middle East cast doubt on whether an end to…

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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

Iran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy shock. Even if the war ends quickly, energy costs may remain high. This could lead to further interest rate hikes by the ECB. Central banks must carefully manage monetary…

The Economic Times

Mercedes-Benz sees record year for BEVs

Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) expects demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to continue rising as global energy prices climb and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty.

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Markets bullish despite flare-up in Middle East

Even though an Iran peace deal appears elusive amid new US strikes, stock sentiment remains convinced the conflict is winding down, which could push up the Thai bourse to 1,600 points by the end of the year, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

Why are gold and silver prices down sharply today and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold hits two-month low as inflation fears rise

Why are gold and silver prices down sharply today and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold prices dropped to a two-month low after investors reacted to inflation concerns, rising oil prices, and expectations of interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Silver prices also declined…

The Economic Times

Wall Street posts record closing highs, AI rally pauses

The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have notched record closing highs as healthcare and consumer stocks rose and investors kept a close eye on US-Iran peace talks.

AAP

Abercrombie & Fitch Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported record first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales and maintained its full-year outlook, even as geopolitical pressure in the Middle East and parts of Europe weighed on results in the EMEA region. Chief Executive Officer Fran Horowitz said the company delivered i

MarketBeat

Insurance sector may face impact if West Asia crisis prolongs: LIC chief Doraiswamy

The insurance sector may face moderation if the Middle East crisis persists, potentially reducing people's income and impacting spending and saving patterns, according to LIC CEO R Doraiswamy. He also stated that LIC is prepared for further stake dilution by the Centre, awaiting the right market conditions. LIC recently reported…

The Economic Times

Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened

Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet

The Guardian - UK

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand – that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his Abraham Accords, normalising relations with Israel.

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Oil price hits $100 as Brent Crude rises over 4 per cent. Will rate go further up?

US and Iran have been working on an agreement to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway to tanker and cargo traffic since a fragile ceasefire on April 8.

MarketBeat

Freightos Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Freightos (NASDAQ:CRGO) reported a softer-than-expected first quarter as disruptions in Middle East trade corridors weighed on transaction activity, even as the company said it continued to expand its carrier network and build its solutions pipeline. Chief Executive Pablo Pinillos, who stepped into

The Independent UK

Experts issue stark warning over food inflation – and it’s here to stay

Furniture and health and beauty products are getting more expensive as a result of the Middle East conflict

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Hold, PCE Inflation Data and Fed Speak Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.67%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.03% this morning as investors remained hopeful that the latest U.S. strikes on Iran would not derail talks to end the Middle East conflict.

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Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.

International Business Times UK

UK Household Energy Bills May Surge Again as US Strikes on Iran Fuel Oil Supply Fears

UK households may face increased energy bills this summer due to Middle East tensions affecting global markets. Ofgem's upcoming price cap announcement could see annual costs rise significantly.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Iran’s foreign ministry says US broke ceasefire with overnight strikes – as it happened

The US military said it carried out strikes on Monday against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites

France 24

Israel deploys ‘significant ground forces’ to expand operations in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has deployed "significant ground forces" to expand its operations in southern Lebanon, taking control of "strategic areas", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the town of Nabatiyeh was targeted by Israeli strikes following an unprecedented evacuation order. Read our blog to see how the…

The Times of India

Proposed US-Iran pact to reopen Hormuz, end Iranian transit charges: Report

The United States and Iran are discussing a plan that would open the Strait of Hormuz roughly 30 days after the two sides reach a deal to end hostilities, a Middle East diplomatic source told Nikkei on Monday.

France 24

Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Israel intensified air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush” Hezbollah, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes despite an April ceasefire and as another round of US-Iran talks takes place in Doha in a bid to negotiate…

The Economic Times

The Abraham Accords: The boldest Middle East gamble in decades, did it actually work? Here's all about it

Abraham Accords: Trump just called six Muslim nations to sign the Abraham Accords — live, out loud, tied to an Iran nuclear deal. Pakistan said no. The rest went silent. This is the biggest Middle East normalization push since 2020. And the world is watching to see if it cracks…

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