G7 leaders commit to new sanctions on Russian oil and gas sectors and increase military aid to Ukraine, impacting energy and defense markets worldwide.
Reports of the UAE unfreezing billions in Iranian assets to halt attacks have sparked market speculation, though official denials fuel investor uncertainty amid diplomatic talks.
US military strikes on Iranian targets following the downing of an Apache helicopter have intensified regional tensions, impacting energy prices and investor sentiment.
Putin threatens higher tariffs on Armenia amid its EU rapprochement, raising concerns about trade disruptions and market risks in Armenian equities and bonds.
The US has not renewed temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil shipments, potentially increasing market volatility and impacting energy equities and bonds.
Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, trade, and Taiwan, with investors closely watching for impacts on global markets and trade relations.
US President Trump halts US envoy travel to Pakistan for Iran talks, citing US strength and travel inefficiencies, impacting market stability and energy prices.
The US will not extend temporary sanctions exemptions for Russian and Iranian oil, signaling tighter restrictions that could impact energy markets and investor sentiment.
Lufthansa will cancel 20,000 flights by October 2026 to save fuel amid an energy crisis, impacting operational capacity and investor outlook in the aviation sector.
US forces seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington of ceasefire violations, heightening geopolitical risks impacting energy markets and investor sentiment.
The US extends sanctions relief on Russian oil exports until May 16, influencing energy revenues and market stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Slovakia will continue blocking the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until Russian oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine is restored, impacting regional markets.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution to limit presidential war powers on Iran, intensifying geopolitical risks and market uncertainty for investors.