Politics
Oil Prices Surpass $90: Iran Blocks Hormuz, Attacks Spread Crisis in the Middle East
The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated to the closure of key maritime passages, and analysts warn that the global economy will feel the consequences.
Economy
European exchanges slightly up, Adidas plunges 15%; Crobex indices continue decline
While European stock indices saw a slight rise driven by oil companies and strong corporate earnings, the Zagreb Stock Exchange recorded another day of decline with modest turnover, reflecting investor caution.
Stock Market
Markets Fall After Fed, Microsoft's AI Revenue Growth Restores Optimism
Microsoft's 43% Cloud Revenue Growth Lifts Futures, While Fed Holds Rates and Meta Loses Liquidity.
Crypto
Bitcoin Rises Toward $64,000 as Record Chip Selloff in Korea Bypasses Crypto
Asian tech markets experienced one of the sharpest two-day drops this year, fueled by disappointment in chip makers' earnings, but bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remained resilient.