Energy news

Energy commodities are essential fuels that power modern society. Explore key energy sources like crude oil, natural gas, coal, and emerging renewable energies. Learn about their global impact on the economy and environment.

Mixed feelings after the April Non-Farm Payrolls beat and Consumer Sentiment miss – Market Check

Global Markets update: US equities remain stoic following retaliatory strikes on Iranian energy hubs and a solid NFP beat of 115K. Despite a miss in consumer sentiment and higher inflation expectations, the cold-truce narrative persists. Explore our intraday market outlook and technical levels for the weekend

08-05-2026 14:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Global markets jolted by US-Iran ceasefire violation, and traders brace for NFP

Global markets turned volatile after reports of a US-Iran ceasefire violation triggered renewed geopolitical fears ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. Oil prices rebounded sharply above key levels, while equities pulled back from record highs as traders reassessed stagflation risks and central bank policy expectations. Asian markets weakened amid rising energy concerns, with the Nikkei 225 at risk of a short-term corrective decline from overbought conditions.

08-05-2026 04:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong