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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Deepen, Sending Oil to Eight-Month Highs

The Islamic Republic declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all maritime traffic on Tuesday as U.S. and Israeli forces launched a fourth consecutive day of strikes, pushing Brent crude above $84 per barrel. The closure of the world's most critical oil chokepoint — through which roughly a third of global seaborne crude exports pass — has ignited fears of a prolonged supply shock and rattled equity markets worldwide.

Global Markets Join Sell-Off as Geopolitical Risk Drives Energy Costs Higher

International equity markets weakened sharply amid renewed geopolitical tensions and a spike in energy prices, reinforcing global risk aversion. Stocks across Europe and Asia saw broad declines as investors digested heightened conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of supply disruptions. Energy and defense sectors outperformed, while traditional growth and travel sectors lagged amid rising risk premiums and inflation concerns.

U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger Broad Market Selloff as Oil Surges and Safe Havens Rally

A joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, sent shockwaves through global financial markets on Monday, pushing oil prices up as much as 13 percent, gold above $5,400 per ounce, and sparking a broad equity selloff as investors repositioned into safe-haven assets amid fears of prolonged conflict and energy supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Wall Street Braces for AI Disruption and Key Jobs Data in Market Week Ahead

U.S. markets are entering a pivotal week with artificial intelligence disruption looming large over investor expectations and volatility. As traders await critical jobs and inflation data, shifting sentiment on AI’s role in corporate spending is expected to influence sector performance and drive stock rotation across major indices.

Nvidia Posts Record Quarter but Shares Slide on AI Spending Concerns and Macro Headwinds

Nvidia reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $68.13 billion and EPS of $1.62, both surpassing consensus estimates by wide margins — with data center revenue alone climbing 75% year-over-year to $62.3 billion. Despite what Morgan Stanley called the largest and cleanest beat in semiconductor history, shares fell more than 5% over two sessions as investors grew increasingly uneasy about whether hyperscaler AI capital expenditure is sustainable at current levels.

U.S. Stocks Stabilize After Volatile Sell-Off Led by AI and Tariff Fears

U.S. equity markets showed signs of stabilization on Tuesday following a sharp sell-off driven by renewed concerns over artificial intelligence disruption and tariff policy uncertainty. Major indices exhibited mixed performance as investors digested fresh corporate developments and macroeconomic cues while repositioning ahead of midweek data releases and earnings results.

Binance Revives Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Through Ondo Finance Partnership

Binance has reintroduced trading in select tokenized U.S. equities through a partnership with Ondo Finance, offering crypto traders access to fractionalized versions of traditional stocks and ETFs. The move underscores growing convergence between digital asset platforms and traditional financial markets, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny in key jurisdictions.

AI Disruption Fears Trigger 'SaaSpocalypse,' Battering Software and Cybersecurity Stocks

A wave of artificial intelligence disruption fears has swept through software and cybersecurity equities in February 2026, with investors fleeing companies seen as vulnerable to autonomous AI agents that can replace traditional software workflows. The selloff, dubbed the 'SaaSpocalypse' by traders, has erased hundreds of billions of dollars in market value from names including Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Salesforce, and Okta, forcing a fundamental reassessment of software valuations across Wall Street.

Gold Surges Past $5,100 Per Ounce as Trade Chaos and Dollar Weakness Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed above $5,100 per ounce on Monday as investors fled to safe-haven assets following President Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariff and the resulting uncertainty over the future of U.S. trade policy. The dollar fell against major currencies including the yen, euro, and Swiss franc, amplifying gold's move higher, while silver surged to approximately $85 per ounce. Mining stocks and precious metals ETFs rallied sharply, outperforming a broadly weaker equity market.