Wall Street Ends Mixed as Alphabet Slumps, Middle East Developments and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets 
Japan Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in June as Orders Surge Despite Iran War Cost Pressures 
Trump Says No Hormuz Strait Tolls During 60-Day Iran Ceasefire 
US Dollar Hits One-Year High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Overshadows Middle East Developments 
France Faces Long Road to Economic Rebalancing as Weak Demand and High Rates Weigh, Says Citi 
Oil Prices Steady as U.S.-Iran Truce Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
Japan, U.S. Discuss Yen Weakness as Currency Intervention Concerns Grow 
Gold Prices Mixed as Stronger Dollar Offsets Safe-Haven Demand Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talks 
Russian Stocks End Flat as MOEX Index Hits New 52-Week Low 
100+ Global Companies Push Governments to Prioritize Electrification for Economic Growth 
Asian Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall and Strong US Dollar Weighs on Markets 
China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for 13th Straight Month as Policymakers Prioritize Credit Demand Recovery 
Dollar Holds Firm as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Tensions, GBP/USD Slips Amid UK Political Uncertainty 
Yen Near 40-Year Low as USD/JPY Approaches Key 162 Level, Raising Intervention Concerns 
Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Hike Fears 
Italy’s Economy Outpaces Eurozone Peers as Investment Spending Fuels Growth 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
Oil prices dipped in Asian trading on Monday as markets remained cautious ahead of potential new U.S. tariffs and a possible Russia-Ukraine peace agreement. Brent crude held steady at $74.76 a barrel, while WTI futures for March hovered at $70.69.
Investor sentiment was dampened by renewed trade war fears after President Trump’s tariff announcements last week, which could slow global economic growth and reduce crude demand. Analysts highlighted concerns over escalating U.S.-China trade tensions impacting energy markets.
Trump also hinted at an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict. A peace deal could lift sanctions on Russian oil exports, boosting global supply and offsetting OPEC+ production cuts implemented earlier this year. Russia, a top oil producer, could significantly influence market dynamics if export restrictions ease.
Markets are also eyeing U.S. Federal Reserve comments this week after mixed inflation data. The Consumer Price Index rose 3% annually in January, up from 2.9% in December, tempering expectations for imminent interest rate cuts. Higher interest rates could strengthen the U.S. dollar, making oil more expensive for non-dollar holders and potentially reducing demand. Conversely, dovish signals could weaken the dollar, supporting oil prices.
