Brent oil spot price rises above $120 as ceasefire fails to resolve deep disruption

Brent oil spot price rises above $120 as ceasefire fails to resolve deep disruption

The spot price of Brent crude oil fell to $124.68 a barrel on Wednesday, in a sign that the Iran ceasefire deal is unlikely to resolve the deep supply disruptions caused by the five-week war. Unlike futures contracts for delivery in June and beyond, the spot price controls Brent oil for delivery in the next … Read more

Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng, CSI300

Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng, CSI300

Commercial ships are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026. – | AFP | getty images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday as oil prices rose anew on fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further squeeze energy supplies, sparking fears of a global economic recession. Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba … Read more

Share Market Today: Live Updates

Share Market Today: Live Updates

Traders work as they ring the opening bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on February 20, 2026. Timothy A. clary AFP | getty images Stocks rose Friday after the Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, boosting shares of retailers and other companies that were hit … Read more