Oil prices spike on Trump's threat to Iran, then level off, Asian equities slip amid geopolitical jitters
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Oil prices stabilised on Wednesday after a surge fueled by fears of escalating US-Iran conflict, triggered by President Trump's aggressive statements and potential Israeli strikes. Concerns about disrupted crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz heightened market volatility. Asian equities reflected investor anxiety, while weak US economic data raised speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
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Indian NSA Ajit Doval has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be visiting India later this year. This visit marks a pivotal moment in geopolitics, coming just as U.S.-India relations..
President Trump is set to host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House on Friday in a bid to broker a historic peace deal. The talks aim to revive a stalled March 2025 draft agreement..
Asian equities showed mixed performance amid stabilising oil prices, as markets assessed easing geopolitical tensions and awaited US fiscal and trade policy... IndiaTimes
Asian markets presented a mixed performance as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding potential US military action against Iran... IndiaTimes
Asian shares experienced a surge following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which eased investor concerns about potential energy supply... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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