Iran open to diplomacy but will defend Hormuz interests, Pezeshkian says
Iran's president says Tehran will not surrender to military pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump defends U.S. stance and hints at talks.
23/09/2026 15:0213 min read
Geopolitics
Oil slide halts as Trump dampens hopes for early end to conflict
Oil's slide paused after Trump dampened hopes for an early resolution to the US-Iran conflict.
23/09/2026 08:5211 min read
Oil declines as US and Iran engage in Qatar-mediated UN talks
Oil fell after US and Iran held Qatar-mediated talks in New York. Australian PMI softened and ADB reduced China inflation outlook.
23/09/2026 04:0315 min read
Oil falls after US-Iran talks; Australian jobs data in focus
Oil falls after US-Iran talks at UN; Australian jobs data due Thursday.
23/09/2026 03:5413 min read
Crude dips after Witkoff confirms UN round of US-Iran indirect talks ends
US and Iranian delegates completed a round of indirect UN talks, Witkoff said, as oil prices slipped on the diplomatic progress and improving supply.
23/09/2026 00:4218 min read
Trump backs diesel export ban; analysts flag potential backfire
Trump backs US diesel export ban to fight high prices; analysts caution it may backfire.
22/09/2026 23:3323 min read
ECB: China's manufacturing advance is squeezing German exporters
ECB analysis says China's advance into higher-value manufacturing is displacing European exporters, especially German firms, from global markets.
22/09/2026 22:5214 min read
Nasdaq records close as Iran hopes cap crude, lift tech
Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100 hit record closes as Iran diplomacy hopes weighed on crude, while Dow fell and S&P 500 was flat.
22/09/2026 20:2113 min read
US and Iran Hold Direct Talks at UN, Focus on Hormuz Reopening
US and Iranian officials met in New York for direct talks, with Tehran setting conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. No agreement reached but progress…
22/09/2026 19:5111 min read
Trump Reports Three-Hour Iran Talks, Discusses Diesel Ban with Bessent
Trump and Bessent discussed a diesel ban. Trump reported Iran talks lasted 3 hours and 'went very well,' with another planned. Witkoff said they feel good;…
22/09/2026 18:123 min read
European shares eke out slight gains as war optimism cools
European stocks edged up as fading hopes for quick Iran peace offset Saudi loading news, with Italy and UK closing lower.
22/09/2026 15:412 min read
Trump reiterates Iran deal prediction tied to US midterm elections
Trump says at UN he expects an Iran deal after US midterms, a claim he's made before.
22/09/2026 14:513 min read
Oil Declines After Saudi Pipeline Restart; Dollar Reverses Early Strength
Oil declined as Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline. The dollar surrendered early gains, while stock futures pointed higher.
22/09/2026 12:2212 min read
Fars News refutes claims of Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz
Fars News denied earlier reports that Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US eases its blockade, causing oil price fluctuations.
22/09/2026 11:415 min read
Silver Holds Gains as Iran Signals Hormuz Reopening
Silver stays supported as Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz, easing oil prices and rate hike fears.
22/09/2026 10:029 min read