Markets surged and oil prices fell after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire, with an analyst saying that the markets felt a "wave of relief".

Markets surged and oil prices fell after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire, with an analyst saying that the markets felt a "wave of relief".

Global oil prices dropped sharply after a ceasefire agreement between the United States, Israel and Iran eased fears of supply disruption.

Global oil prices dropped sharply after a ceasefire agreement between the United States, Israel and Iran eased fears of supply disruption.

New Delhi: Global oil prices fell sharply while stock markets rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, easing geopolitical tensions. Benchmark Brent crude dropped below $100, falling nearly 15.9 per cent to $92.30 per barrel, while US-traded oil declined about 16.5 per cent to $93.80. The sharp decline in […]

Wall Street's three main indexes jump more than two percent, but oil prices are still significantly higher than prewar rates, as threat remains of war resuming

Global markets reacted sharply after US President Donald Trump stepped back from imminent military action against Iran, instead tying a suspension of strikes to Tehran’s agreement to a temporary ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Within minutes of the announcement, oil prices tumbled, falling by nearly 15 percent, while equities surged across Asia.

April 8 (Asia Today) -- South Korea welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, saying it could pave the way for the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that risks remain.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Times: Iran will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for laden oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz (source paywalled; alternative source), as it seeks to retain control over passage through the key waterway du...

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Times: Iran will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for laden oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz (source paywalled; alternative source), as it seeks to retain control over passage through the key waterway du...

Bitcoin price hits $71,700 as a two-week US-Iran ceasefire sparks a rally, erasing geopolitical discounts and liquidating $400M in shorts.

Asian shares surged in Wednesday trading, as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 2,878.86 points, or 5.39 percent, from Tuesday to close at 56,308.42. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 jumped 2.6% to…

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 4.8% and South Korea's Kospi gained 5.6%. Futures for the S&P 500 advanced 2.3% as of 9:30 pm EDT, while Dow futures rose 2%.

Global markets rallied on Wednesday as oil prices dropped sharply following news of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend...

Prime Minister Rob Jetten cautioned that the impact on energy prices could be felt in households for many months, even after the Middle East ceasefire. “We shouldn’t underestimate this,” he said. Energy firms have also warned that although the ceasefire is a positive development, it will take a while before the market becomes stable again.

Iran will charge tankers $1 per barrel in bitcoin to cross the Strait of Hormuz during a two‑week US ceasefire

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran on Wednesday led to a steep drop in oil prices and a rebound in Asian and European equities. In this edition, we see what the various…

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Bitcoin jumped above $72,000, ether gained, and oil plunged after US-Iran ceasefire news triggered a broad rally across crypto and stock markets.

After Iran, the U.S. and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway separating the Persian Gulf from the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most crucial maritime passages

The Strait of Hormuz remained vital to global oil supply, with tensions raising fears of disruption to shipments and potential impacts on energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz remained vital to global oil supply, with tensions raising fears of disruption to shipments and potential impacts on energy markets.

Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a “whole civilization” to die in the war with Iran Oil Plunges Toward $90 as the Dow Surges 1,300 in a Worldwide Rally Following a Ceasefire with Iran.

Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email. Authorities would then calculate a toll -- set at $1 per barrel -- to be paid in digital currencies such as bitcoin. Hosseini noted that vessels would be given only a short window to complete payment.

Air defense systems were activated in Tehran and in some areas of Alborz province in Iran less than 24 hours after the announcement of a ceasefire with the United States and Israel. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Tehran Reza Sayah says that "we are seeing the first signs of the fragility and the complexity and the confusion surrounding this ceasefire".

Bitcoin surged above $72,000 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, triggering $600M in liquidations and boosting risk assets.

U.S. stock futures jumped higher and oil prices fell after President Trump announced a two-week cease fire and a potential longer peace deal with Iran Tuesday night. | Economy

Minister Tom Berendsen of Economic Affairs “welcomes the ceasefire” between the United States and Iran, if it holds, he told NOS. But he stressed that even if the Strait of Hormuz opens immediately and stays open, the Netherlands will still feel the economic consequences of this war for some time yet.