The South Korean Ministry of Finance announced it would issue 3 trillion won in government bonds to finance infrastructure projects.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund decided to cut its financial backing for the LIV Golf tour, potentially impacting the funding structure for events hosted in South Australia.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil transportation, has been closed, causing oil prices to climb sharply.

The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources of Nigeria announced its continued commitment to the OPEC+ cooperation framework, aligning with measures to stabilize the global oil market.

AstraZeneca's experimental breast cancer treatment did not receive a recommendation from a U.S. FDA advisory panel, leading to a 3.1% drop in its stock and affecting the FTSE 100 index.

The FTSE MIB index on the Milan Stock Exchange rose by 1.2%, primarily driven by strong performances in the banking and energy sectors.

The US government decided to release 92.5 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserves.

The UAE announced a significant increase in petrol prices for the third consecutive month, effective from May 1, 2026.

The FOMC voted to maintain the federal funds rate and revealed internal dissent regarding the economic outlook and potential easing biases.

In the past 24 hours, the Philippine peso depreciated beyond the 61 mark against the US dollar as market sentiments are affected by global geopolitical developments and risk aversion toward emerging markets.

The South Korean won depreciated to 1,530.1 per USD, its lowest since March 2009, accompanied by a 4% decline in the KOSPI.

The KOSPI index saw a significant drop of 7.24%, closing at 5,791.91 due to geopolitical tensions and semiconductor market troubles.

oOh!media Limited received a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners, resulting in a significant increase in its stock value.

The S&P/ASX 200 index experienced a significant drop of 1.9%, largely due to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş. experienced a significant share price decline due to audit investigations and geopolitical tensions, affecting the broader banking sector and the BIST 100 index.

Brent crude oil prices rose to a seven-month high due to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates in a divided 8-4 vote, signaling a hawkish stance by rejecting easing bias language. President Trump extended the Iranian naval blockade indefinitely.

The Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate by 0.25% to counter rising inflation.

The hryvnia depreciated against major currencies as reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.

The Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty 50 indicated a lower start influenced by global geopolitical tensions due to U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, with a previous sharp selloff due to these tensions.

During April 13–19, 2026, Thailand hosted 464,720 foreign travelers, marking a significant decrease in tourism numbers compared to previous periods.

The Kospi index in South Korea surpassed 6,000 for the first time, increasing the market's overall capitalization significantly.

IFM Investors Pty Ltd announced a $7 billion takeover offer for Atlas Arteria Limited, leading to a 13.4% increase in Atlas Arteria's share price.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East caused global stock markets to decline significantly, and oil prices to rise sharply.

In the past 24 hours, there has been a notable increase in crude oil and gold futures driven by escalating geopolitical tensions impacting the Strait of Hormuz.