Israel has launched a strike against Iran following months of mounting tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, dramatically escalating the crisis that has gripped the Middle East ...

US marker West Texas Intermediate rose 7.4 per cent to $73.07. Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after the US said it was allowing dependants of military officials in the Middle East to depart, ...

The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were lower on Thursday as the UK economy shrank more than expected in April, in a blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves who is seeking growth to power her spending ...

By Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP. Investment markets and key developments Global ...