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Latest news and interesting information about tensions.
Nippon Paint Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Forecasts
Nippon Paint Holdings beats Q1 2026 forecasts with EPS of ¥24.2 and revenue of ¥490.3B, stock up 5.25%.
China speeds up strategic mineral reserve construction
China accelerates strategic mineral reserve construction under new rules. Minimum 5-year reserve term set. Bond.az reports.
Electric car demand surges: WHY?
Global demand for electric cars is surging: reasons - Iran tensions, fuel prices, and cheaper batteries. Will account for 30% of market by 2026.
FTSE 100 falls as yields surge, Iran tensions linger
FTSE 100 falls as global bond yields surge and Iran tensions persist. UK inflation softens but PPI rises. Bond.az covers market updates.
Asian FX dithers as rate hike fears persist
Asian currencies dither amid rate hike fears and Iran war uncertainty; dollar near six-week high. Indian rupee hits record low, yen firms on BOJ rate hike views.
FTSE 100 rises as Trump calls off Iran strike
FTSE 100 rises as Trump cancels Iran strike, easing geopolitical tensions. Markets rally on de-escalation hopes.
UK Unemployment Rises to 5% Unexpectedly | Bond.az
UK unemployment unexpectedly rose to 5% in March, with payrolled employees falling sharply. April data points to further weakness.
Bitcoin steadies near $77k after four-day slide
Bitcoin stabilizes near $77,000 after four days of losses as Iran conflict and rising oil prices fuel inflation fears.
Dollar steady, yen weakens on GDP
The dollar holds steady as bond rout pauses; yen falls despite robust Japanese GDP. Asian currencies mixed amid oil drop and geopolitical tensions.
Oil Prices Drop as Iran Tensions Ease
Oil prices fall as US postpones Iran strike. Brent down 1.2%, WTI down 1.4%. Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
European gas prices fall, mirroring oil drop
European gas prices edge lower, reflecting a cooling in oil markets amid Iran sanction waiver talks.
Pakistan Sends 8,000 Troops to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has sent 8,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a defense pact. Full details on Bond.az.
Wall Street Futures Rise as Yields Stabilize
Wall Street futures rise as bond yields stabilize. Nvidia and Walmart earnings in focus. Oil prices climb above $110.
Wall Street futures fall on higher yields, oil prices
Wall Street futures fall as Treasury yields and oil prices rise. Fed rate hike expectations grow. Nvidia and Walmart earnings in focus.
Real Madrid: Mbappe left isolated
Josep Pedrerol reveals Kylian Mbappe is isolated in Real Madrid's dressing room after Xabi Alonso's departure, with Vinicius and others pushing him out.
European shares fall on inflation worries
European shares fall on inflation worries. STOXX 600, DAX, CAC 40 decline. Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions.
Bitcoin falls below $77k as oil and yields spike
Bitcoin falls below $77k as oil prices surge and bond yields rise. Rising inflation fears hurt risk appetite for cryptocurrencies.
Oil hits two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant
Oil prices hit two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear plant. Brent rises to $111.27, WTI to $107.75.
Bond yields rise amid oil demand destruction
Bond yields surge as oil supply fears intensify. G7 meetings and inflation concerns drive market sentiment.
MUFJ shares jump after record annual profit, upbeat outlook
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFJ) shares surged 4.4% after record annual profit and upbeat outlook. Bank forecasts 2.7 trillion yen net profit for fiscal 2026.
Investor Focus Shifts to Fed, Fiscal Policy as War Tensions Recede
Investors shift focus to Fed and fiscal policy as war tensions recede. Alpine Macro recommends long bonds and fading inflation scares.
Samsung and Union in Final Talks to Avert Strike
Samsung and its labor union hold final talks to avert a costly strike that could impact the global chip supply and South Korea's economy.
Baku back in tourism spotlight: expensive tickets may drop
Baku back in tourism spotlight: expensive tickets may drop as AZAL resumes flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, boosting tourism and stabilizing prices.
Global Copper Crisis: Impact on Azerbaijan?
How will the global copper crisis affect Azerbaijan? Rising copper prices bring both opportunities and challenges to the economy.
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz: European countries could join the conflict. Political analyst Samir Humbatov analyzes.
China Signals Tariff Cuts, Farm Market Access Progress After Trump-Xi Summit
China and the US have made progress on agricultural trade with tariff cuts and market access improvements.
Citi Flags Caution on South Korea's KOSPI
Citigroup reduces bullish KOSPI position due to overheating and global interest rate risks. KOSPI up 74% in 2026, driven by AI and chip stocks.
Trump Returns from China with Stability and Stalemate
Trump's China visit underscores stability but leaves strategic stalemate intact, with no major trade breakthroughs.
Chinese officials meet Citigroup, Goldman chiefs
Chinese officials met with Citigroup and Goldman Sachs chiefs to discuss cooperation and market opening.
Trump's Iran brinkmanship hits a wall
Trump's coercive diplomacy with Iran has stalled. Analysts say both sides are entrenched, threatening global energy supplies.
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