Middle East crisis

Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz Impasse Global markets brace for prolonged volatility as diplomatic deadlock persists, sending Brent crude to three-week highs. The …

Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Trump Seeks ‘Best Deal’ with Iran President Donald Trump announced on April 24, 2026, that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended …

Philippine Government Launches Massive Reintegration Effort for OFWs Returning from Middle East The Marcos administration has mobilized a “whole-of-government” approach to support thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) displaced by …

Middle East Tensions Drive Fuel Price Hikes in the Philippines Motorists in the Philippines are facing increasing fuel costs as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global oil …

War in the Middle East Rattles Markets: Stocks Fall as Oil Surges and Options Expiry Looms U.S. Stocks declined for a third consecutive day on Friday, March 20, 2026, as …

Iran War Fuels Surge in Credit Default Swap Trading as Investors Hedge Risk Geopolitical tensions stemming from the conflict in Iran have triggered a significant increase in trading volume for …

US Dollar Strength: DXY Nears 100 as Middle East Tensions Escalate The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a surge, approaching the critical 100 level, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions …

Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates: Attacks Target Gulf States, Dubai Experiences Explosions The conflict between Iran and Israel is rapidly escalating, extending beyond direct exchanges to target regional stability. Recent developments include …

Record Customer Funds Held by FCMs on Eve of Iran War Futures commission merchants (FCMs) held a record $375.5 billion in customer funds for futures and options as of February …

Banks Seek Delay of EBA Risk Benchmarking Amidst Iran Conflict European banks are requesting a delay in submitting results for the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) annual market risk benchmarking exercise, …