Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and global market volatility dominate the business landscape as oil prices climb and bond yields reach multi-decade highs.

Oil prices surged to a six-week high following U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to attacks on vessels in the region.

Global bond markets are experiencing a significant sell-off, pushing government yields to their highest levels since 2008 and raising borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.

The U.S. government is advancing efforts to increase Venezuelan oil production, though experts warn that meaningful supply increases may take years to materialize.

Dell reported strong earnings fueled by high demand for AI servers, while Palo Alto Networks shares fell despite exceeding analyst expectations due to market pricing.

The FTC and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the retail giant secretly inflated advertising prices for over a million merchants.

Chinese technology firms, including chipmaker CXMT, are increasingly challenging U.S. government trade blacklists through legal action in American courts.

Music publishers, including Sony Music and Warner, have launched a major lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the AI company of systemic copyright infringement.

Shein shares declined in Hong Kong, signaling potential investor fatigue regarding the fast-fashion giant amid evolving trade regulations and market pressures.