Trump-Xi Summit, AI Stocks, and Rising Inflation Shake Global Markets in 2026
Global markets rallied on AI enthusiasm as Trump and Xi met in Beijing amid rising inflation, soaring oil prices, and growing geopolitical tensions in 2026.
Gold falls 1.2% as Iran Peace Talks Stall and Oil-Driven Inflation Spooks Markets
Gold drops 1.2% as Iran peace talks stall and oil prices climb. Goldman Sachs delays Fed rate cut outlook to December 2026 as oil-driven inflation concerns mount.
S&P 500 Hits Record Above 7300, Dow Surges 600 Points on Iran Deal Hopes
S&P 500 hit a record 7,365 and Dow surged 612 points as US-Iran deal hopes cooled oil prices and boosted chipmakers like AMD
Oil Prices Crash Below $100 as Iran Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hopes Grow
Brent crude dropped nearly 11% on May 6, 2026, falling below $98 a barrel after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy signalled that the strait of Hormuz could reopen. The announcement, coupled
South Korean Stocks Hit Record High as Trump Launches Project Freedom
Asia Markets, May 3, 2026 — South Korean stocks surged to a fresh record on Monday, extending their strongest monthly performance in April, as investors assessed a new U.S. military initiative aimed
Oil Hits Four-Year High as U.S. Weighs Military Action Against Iran
Brent crude surged over 7% to $126 a barrel after reports that Trump will receive a briefing on military options against Iran, deepening fears over Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions.
Oil Markets on Edge as Trump Extends Iran Blockade as Brent Hits $114
Brent hits $114 as Trump extends Iran port blockade, deepening Strait of Hormuz supply fears. Oil markets brace for more disruption.
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall, Markets Brace for Fresh Supply Risks
Oil prices rise after US-Iran peace talks stall again. Brent crude climbs as markets monitor Strait of Hormuz risks and global energy supply pressure.
Trump Threatens Big Tariff on U.K. Over Digital Tax on U.S. Tech Firms
President Trump warns of major tariff on U.K. unless Britain drops its digital services tax on U.S. tech firms including Apple, Google, and Meta.
Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings: Beat on Revenue, But a $25 Billion Warning Rattles Markets
Tesla delivered a surprise to the upside in Q1 2026, beating both revenue and earnings estimates in a quarter where many had braced for worse. But the celebrations were short-lived. After hours,