QuantumCTek Co., Ltd.

Fixstars Corporation

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NVIDIA Corporation

"Course for peace" in the Middle East pushed stocks in Asia to a six-week high

US President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-09/trump-vows-troops-to-stay-with-iran-talks-set-amid-fragile-truce">has promised to</a> keep US troops in the Persian Gulf ahead of talks with Iran. The day before, both sides accused each other of violating the terms of the ceasefire, after which Iran again reported the suspension of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Markets, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-09/trump-vows-troops-to-stay-with-iran-talks-set-amid-fragile-truce">points out</a>, reflected this uncertainty: oil prices began to rise again, while stocks in Europe and Asia fell.

Stocks fall, oil at $98: Trump promises to keep U.S. troops in the Middle East

AirAsia X Berhad

Ryanair Holdings plc

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

Malaysia's low-cost carrier has raised ticket prices by 40%. In April or May, the shortage of jet fuel already faced by carriers in Asia will spread to Europe, the International Energy Agency has warned

Following Asia, Europe expects a shortage of jet fuel: what will happen to transportation?

Drive and fly less, go to work without a tie, and better yet, work from home. This is the advice given by authorities in various countries, which have to reduce demand for energy resources due to the largest disruption in the history of their supply. In different countries of the world again recommend to switch to remote work, which reminds of emergency measures in the times of pandemic Covid-19. But now it's a response to the energy shock from the war in Iran.

How different countries around the world are trying to save energy resources 

After sharp spikes in oil prices, the highest trading volumes on Asian markets are recorded in the first minutes of the session, UBS estimates

Trade at the open and go: why did UBS call the morning the best time to trade in Asia?

Three weeks of war in the Middle East have brought a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies to a halt and reshaped energy exports. The impact of this conflict on the LNG market has been described by market participants as an "apocalypse today", a nightmare and a terrible dream. They may be felt for years to come.

The war in Iran and the strike on the LNG complex in Qatar will lead to a shortage of gas on the world market. Who will suffer?   

The emerging markets investment guru predicts a downturn in the artificial intelligence market and advises looking toward China and other Asian countries

Stocks could fall 30-40%, says Mark Mobius. Why is he waiting for the AI bubble to collapse?

HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC on how Singapore is becoming the "new Switzerland of Asia" and Europe is rebuilding old centers to fit new rules

The new geography of wealth: where entrepreneurs now prefer to store capital

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited


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