6 articles on volatility
U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East are now living with the reality of a conflict that is reshaping their daily lives and those of their loved ones.
CAC 40 futures are down 60 points to 8,110 points this Friday morning. The U.S. jobs report and tensions surrounding the Iran-U.S. ceasefire are weighing on the market at the open.
The yen rose as much as 3% in a matter of hours following intervention by Japanese authorities. The dollar fell to 155.60 yen, and traders remain on edge.
Alexander Novak, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, says that Moscow will remain in OPEC+ despite the UAE's surprise withdrawal and that a price war is not expected.
BP reports exceptional oil trading results for Q1, boosted by the war in the Middle East and volatile crude oil prices. Shell follows the same dynamic.
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $72,700 following the announcement of an extension to the ceasefire between the USA and Iran. The largest crypto is currently trading above $71,760.