Wall Street Rally, Record Highs & Japan Surge: Markets Tune Out Iran Turmoil and Powell Probe

Asia

Asia-Pacific stocks climbed on Tuesday as investors set aside a mix of geopolitical worries and a rare legal cloud hanging over the U.S. Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stole the spotlight, jumping 3.4% after markets reopened from a holiday, with the broader Topix index up 2.13%. Traders cheered signs that Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party … Read more

Following Trump’s order to impose a blockade on Venezuela, oil prices rose from multi-year lows. Shares of Shell and BP also surged.

Shell

Following Trump’s order to blockade Venezuela, oil prices surged, and European energy stocks also rose – particularly those of Shell and BP. This event is more than just an economic shock; it’s a consequence of geopolitical developments and supply concerns. Below is a summary of the key points, explained in a clear, useful, and reliable … Read more