Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed dramatically, with only five vessels, including a single Iranian oil products tanker, passing through in the last 24 hours, according to Friday’s shipping data. The sharp decrease follows Iran’s seizure of two container ships this week and an ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports, escalating maritime
The European Union has partnered with financial institutions to launch the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund, aiming to mobilise up to €20 billion ($23.43 billion) in private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative reflects the EU’s broader push to expand climate-focused financing while supporting economic development in emerging markets.
US stocks edged higher on Friday, supported by renewed optimism around potential diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran, alongside strong momentum in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The S&P 500 rose about 0.25%, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was down 179 points. The cautious optimism follows reports that
Procter & Gamble exceeded analyst expectations for quarterly earnings and revenue, reporting its first volume growth in a year and sending the company’s shares up approximately 3.3% on Friday. For its fiscal third quarter, P&G reported net income attributable to the company of $3.93 billion, or $1.63 per share, an increase from $3.78 billion, or
Shares in SAP rallied on Friday after the German software giant reported better-than-expected first-quarter profit and reaffirmed its long-term cloud outlook. The strong result came even as concerns around artificial intelligence continue to weigh on the broader sector. SAP’s American depositary receipts rose 7.3% to $175.31, recovering from a 6.2% decline in the previous session.
The European Union has approved the disbursement of a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine, after Hungary lifted its veto. The development ends months of political deadlock over a critical financial support package. EU ambassadors granted preliminary approval during a meeting on Wednesday, according to the bloc’s rotating presidency, currently held by Cyprus. The
London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index remained largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors tracked developments in the Middle East and digested fresh inflation data from the UK. The blue-chip index slipped marginally by 0.03% to 10,495.22 points by 1048 GMT. Meanwhile, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index edged up 0.2%. Market participants remained cautious as geopolitical risks
As memecoin-led platforms gain traction, questions around onboarding, speculation, and long-term value are becoming harder to ignore. Sikka.fun, developed within the Shardeum ecosystem, is positioned as a simplified entry point into Web3, allowing users to create and interact with tokens with minimal friction. While the model aims to lower barriers to participation, it also draws
Volo Protocol suffered a security breach that led to the loss of approximately $3.5 million in digital assets after a targeted exploit hit a small set of its vaults on the Sui blockchain. The incident affected assets including WBTC, XAUm, and USDC, prompting the team to immediately freeze all vault operations to prevent further damage.
Rolls-Royce share price dropped for three consecutive days, reaching its lowest level since April 7 as crude oil soared. It dropped to a low of 1,160p, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 1,420p. RR stock chart | Source: TradingView The ongoing Rolls-Royce stock crash happened after President Donald Trump delivered another TACO (Trump Always