The US has quietly aided around 70 commercial ships through the Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz, signaling ongoing regional tensions that affect energy and shipping markets.
US forces disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel headed to Iran amid Strait of Hormuz blockade, raising regional tensions and impacting energy markets and investor sentiment.
Drone strikes on oil facilities in Russia's Rostov and Saratov regions have caused fires, raising concerns about energy infrastructure stability and market volatility.
Trump states Iran's enriched uranium will be destroyed either in the US or under IAEA oversight, increasing geopolitical tensions with potential impacts on global capital markets.
The US has not renewed temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil shipments, potentially increasing market volatility and impacting energy equities and bonds.
Iran's new shipping declaration for the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil transit and impact energy markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.
US-Iran talks nearing resolution boost investor confidence, positively impacting equities and bonds amid hopes for eased 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.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.