Geopolitical Risk

Finance·Jul 16, 2026

Oil Futures Climb After Trump Signals Potential Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure

Brent crude rose above $85 per barrel as US-Iran tensions escalated, with Washington resuming naval blockade and Tehran launching retaliatory drone attacks across the Gulf.

By Rajesh K. Iyer · 3 min ·

Korean Stocks Drop 5.7% as Middle East Tensions Trigger Circuit Breaker

Asia's overnight moves, distilled into a five-minute read.

Geopolitical Risk

Korean Stocks Drop 5.7% as Middle East Tensions Trigger Circuit Breaker

Malaysian Equities Drop as Washington Tariff Wave Hits Regional Trade

Seoul Market Opens Down 2.7 Percent as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Vietnam's Gold Trades Above Global Rates as Mideast Tensions Push Bullion Higher

Malaysian Stocks Retreat as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Malaysia's Benchmark Index Retreats as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Sentiment

Malaysian Equities Drop 9% as Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Regional Markets

Malaysia's Currency Gains Ground Across Asia as Traders Watch West Asia Tensions

Ringgit Gains on Trade Strength Despite Middle East Tensions

Seoul Shares Extend Decline Despite Early Bargain Hunting

Malaysian Ringgit Steadies Amid Export Surge and Middle East Tensions

Oil Futures Climb After Trump Signals Potential Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure

Indian Markets Face Gap-Down Opening as Crude Tops $85 Amid Iran Tensions