Karen Gilchrist

Mike Coop explains why stock markets have been strong amid multiple crosscurrents and where investors should look for opportunities.

A sustained oil price surge could drive inflation fears, or even spark a global recession, analysts say.

Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.

Oil dropped on the preliminary agreement, but analysts caution against expecting a near-term return to prewar prices.

Oil prices are seen as remaining elevated, with market volatility likely continuing.

Brent crude drops to four-week low as investors await more details on shipping recovery.

US equity futures climbed as oil prices dipped on signs of an easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Stocks, bonds and gold reversed earlier losses on hopes of an easing of the conflict in the Middle East.

US stocks moved lower after sharp declines in Europe and Asia, as crude oil prices rallied.

US futures pointed higher and oil prices erased Monday’s sudden jump, as European and Asian stock markets rallied.

As energy-driven inflation fears batter Asian and European equities, US stocks are on track for a weekly decline of less than 2%.

Oil and gas prices resume their rally to one-year highs, though at a slower pace.

US equity futures rose early Wednesday after the week’s earlier declines, while Korea recorded its worst session since 2008.

Investors sold cyclical stocks and piled into oil producers, defense firms and haven assets.