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European markets moved higher after heavy losses earlier this week, while oil prices slipped as ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran remained deadlocked. Investors also focused on rising inflation, AI-driven market optimism, and expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates higher for longer.

Apple reports its first quarterly earnings since naming John Ternus as Tim Cook’s successor, with Wall Street eyeing 109.7 billionin revenue despite a global memory shortage. Meanwhile, Alphabet to post estimates of strong cloud growth; Meta beats earnings but falls 145 billion; oil prices surge to 126 a barrel amid Iran blockade fears; and Nvidia B300 server shipments reach 1 million in China due to US curbs.

U.S. stock futures rose sharply on Wednesday after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, calming fears of an immediate military escalation. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures all gained around 0.6% to 0.8%. Oil prices eased slightly as reports suggested a possible breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though peace talks remain stalled.

Markets are rattled by war fears, rate uncertainty, and inflation. But three Strong Buy stocks – Credo Technology, Construction Partners, and China Yuchai – are trading at discounts despite forward EPS growth above 40%. Here’s why they’re worth a look.

From Lockheed Martin to under-the-radar small caps, these ten defense and aerospace stocks are gaining attention as geopolitical tensions rise and global military budgets hit record levels.

Global markets reeled Monday as US-Iran rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. Asian stocks fell 3.5%, extending losses to a third day, while gold tumbled 4% to erase its 2026 gains. Bond yields surged across the US, Japan, and Australia as investors braced for inflation shocks and potential interest rate hikes. The standoff, now in its fourth week, has effectively halted traffic through the waterway that handles one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.

Asian markets rallied Wednesday as oil prices cooled despite Iranian missile attacks, with Tokyo and Seoul leading gains on falling crude costs. Fed rate decision awaited.

Ethereum has plunged 58% since last August’s record high, but don’t write it off yet. The second-largest crypto still dominates stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization—two sectors poised for explosive growth. Here’s why the dip might be your best entry point.

In the 48 hours following U.S. and Israeli strikes, over $10.3 million flooded out of Iranian crypto exchanges as citizens fled the collapsing rial. Data shows outflows peaked at $2.89 million in a single hour. Here is how geopolitical turmoil is moving digital assets—and how traders can profit from the fear.

Asian markets rallied Thursday after Nvidia reported a 73% revenue jump to $68 billion, easing AI bubble concerns. Tokyo’s Nikkei topped 59,000 for the first time while South Korea’s Kospi surged 2.3% to record highs.

Oil climbed for a second day as US-Iran tensions overshadowed swelling supplies. Brent rose toward $70, WTI near $65. US crude inventories jumped 8.5 million barrels to the highest since June.

Bitcoin’s recovery falters at $71,000 as market sentiment plunges to its most fearful level since the 2022 bear market. Analysts warn of thin liquidity and a potential false rally.