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Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv from multiple directions in broad daylight, hitting markets, gas stations, a hospital, offices, kindergartens and residential buildings, according to a widely shared report. The attacks are described as retaliation for Russia's inability to advance on the front line, with civilian casualties feared in several districts.

A Russian attack hit a public market near Kyiv, killing civilians and leaving nearly ten people injured, according to reports shared widely on social media. Commentators are condemning the strike as another war crime against Ukrainian civilians and calling for increased international attention and pressure on Russia over ongoing attacks on populated areas.

Donald Trump has rejected a ceasefire proposal from Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that carries a large share of the world's oil shipments. The refusal signals continued escalation between Washington and Tehran, with observers warning that tensions around the Gulf could disrupt global energy markets and draw regional powers further into the confrontation.

Bond yields are climbing, and equity markets are coming under pressure as a result. Higher yields raise borrowing costs and make bonds more attractive relative to stocks, prompting investors to pull back from shares. Commentators are watching whether the yield rise continues and how much further stock markets could fall if pressure on valuations persists.

US Treasury yields and German Bund yields are rising as Middle East tensions escalate, sending oil prices higher. Stock futures fell and technology shares came under pressure, with Wall Street stumbling as investors weighed the surge in oil against climbing borrowing costs. Traders are shifting toward safer assets amid fears the conflict could disrupt energy supplies and keep inflation elevated.

Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping waterway for global oil supplies. The refusal comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, and raises concerns about disruptions to energy markets and international trade. Observers are watching closely for how Iran responds and whether the standoff escalates further in the region.

US stocks declined as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty — described as a 'fog of war' — against lingering concerns over elevated valuations in artificial intelligence-related shares. The Kiplinger daily market report noted that both war worries and doubts about the AI rally pressured equities, leaving traders cautious and prompting broad selling across major indexes in today's session.

Stock market futures fell after comments from Donald Trump, with Dow Jones futures pointing to losses. Shares tied to Elon Musk, including Tesla, declined alongside SpaceX-related assets, driving a broader sell-off. Investors are weighing Trump's statements and their potential policy implications for markets, with Tesla among the most prominent casualties of the day's pullback.

Shein's shares fell 14% to a record low after the fast-fashion retailer reported sliding profits. The drop underlines mounting pressure on the company as it prepares for a possible public listing, with investors worried about weakening margins, growing competition from rivals like Temu, and regulatory scrutiny in key Western markets.

Shein's shares fell 6% after the fast-fashion company reported a 67% drop in quarterly profit, adding pressure on the retailer as it prepares for a potential public listing. The sharp decline highlights mounting challenges for the low-cost fashion giant, including rising costs and intensifying competition in global fast-fashion markets.

Chinese stock markets have fallen to their lowest level in 13 months, with technology shares leading the decline. Reports point to investor concerns over rising oil prices and interest rate pressures as key drivers of the selloff. Traders are watching whether regulators step in to steady sentiment as the market drop deepens.

Chinese equities dropped to their lowest level in a year, with semiconductor and optical technology companies leading the decline. The slide reflects mounting pressure on China's tech sector, particularly firms tied to chipmaking and optical components, which have been hit by weak demand and ongoing US export restrictions. Investors are watching closely for signs of further deterioration or policy support from Beijing to stabilise the market.

Asian share markets fell as oil prices and government bond yields rose, keeping investors cautious. Reuters reported the decline across the region, with rising energy costs and higher borrowing costs weighing on sentiment. Traders are watching whether the gains in oil and yields continue, since both can squeeze corporate margins and pressure valuations.

The Wall Street Journal reports that shares of major cruise operators are under pressure, with cruise stocks facing a rough patch in the market. The piece examines what is weighing on the sector, from shifting consumer spending concerns to broader market volatility. Investors in companies like Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian are watching closely as the industry's recent recovery momentum shows signs of strain.

Indian stock markets saw a sharp fall, with Zee Business market editor Anil Singhvi offering a strategy for investors on what caused the heavy decline and how to respond. The crash reason coverage is drawing strong engagement from retail investors looking for explanations and guidance amid the downturn.

Shares in Chinese chipmaking companies dropped after reports that Beijing is considering allowing Nvidia to resume selling its chips in China. The move would reopen a major market for the US chipmaker but raises fears of renewed competition for domestic semiconductor firms, which have benefited from restrictions on Nvidia's products. Investors sold Chinese semiconductor names on the prospect.

Asian equities declined as rising oil prices and government bond yields weighed on sentiment. Chipmakers came under additional pressure after news of a pause related to OpenAI, hurting semiconductor shares across the region. Investors are watching energy costs, interest rate expectations and developments around AI companies for direction.

Shares of major semiconductor companies fell sharply, with Intel, SanDisk, AMD and Western Digital dropping as much as 6% as chip stocks led a broad Wall Street sell-off. The declines made semiconductor firms among the day's biggest losers, dragging down wider technology indices and adding pressure to a market already on edge.

The world's worst-performing stock market has reduced its minimum share price, according to the Financial Times. The move lowers the price threshold for listed stocks in a market that has suffered steep losses this year, and it is drawing attention as a possible attempt to keep struggling companies tradable and support investor activity amid the downturn.

Bank stocks are falling even after the Federal Reserve delivered an interest rate hike, a move that would normally boost lenders' margins. Investors appear unconvinced the hike benefits banks, with shares sliding across the sector as markets weigh the economic impact of tighter policy.

Shein's quarterly profit fell 67%, sending shares down 4%. The sharp earnings decline for the fast-fashion retailer is drawing attention as investors and industry watchers weigh what it signals about the company's business ahead of its long-mooted stock market listing.

Asian semiconductor shares fell after OpenAI signalled a pause, renewing investor concerns that growth in the artificial intelligence sector may be slowing. Chipmakers across the region, which supply much of the hardware behind the AI boom, came under selling pressure as markets reassessed the durability of AI-driven demand and the outlook for the broader technology rally.