North Sea oil prices hit record highs today as Iran maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire talks. FT reported the Washington-Tehran agreement failed to stem the global energy crunch. Brent crude whipsawed between $95 and $150 as buyers scrambled for alternative supply.
Investors warned the conflict will leave a lasting scar on Wall Street. Commodity prices and bond yields are unlikely to return to pre-war levels quickly. The dollar held firm ahead of Trump's Iran deadline showing persistent safe haven demand.
India struggled to stabilize the rupee as war created depreciation pressure. The RBI's foreign exchange reserves declined sharply highlighting reluctance to let currency float freely. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed Trump's hardened rhetoric.
African governments turned to complex derivatives as debt costs surged. Critics said growing use of total return swaps piled risks on cash-strapped countries. COST Costco saw tribal gas stations offering reprieve from high pump prices.
European stocks closed higher after the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Travel stocks led gains up 7% showing rotation into beaten-down sectors. Singapore listings remained scarce despite strong equities performance per FT analysis.
Uzbekistan prepared to list state assets in London marking the country's first global market foray. APTV Aptiv celebrated NASA's Artemis II mission success. Small stocks outperformed large caps as investors hunted value.
Treasury yields held steady after March jobs data topped forecasts Friday. Gold traded flat as caution prevailed ahead of Trump's extended deadline.
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