Live coverage of the big market-moving stories that run for weeks, such as the third Gulf war, the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the Red Sea. Each event has one page where every related story gathers within minutes of publication, with a "what changed" line for each update, a situation summary refreshed as things develop, the key facts, and how oil, gold and the related stocks have moved since the event began and today. Big events contain smaller ones, each with its own page, so you can follow the whole picture or go into the detail. Below the live coverage are the events that have gathered three or more updates, ordered by their latest development.
SoftBank announced a $52 billion investment in a French AI data center network. The company also committed €75 billion to France for the expansion of AI data centers. This investment aims to enhance the AI infrastructure in the country.
Asian stocks hit record highs on May 25, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rising 2.85% to 65,110 yen amid expectations of a 60-day ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran. South Korea's and India's indices also saw significant gains, reflecting investor optimism about peace talks. However, markets fell on May 28 following reports of new U.S. military strikes on Iran, leading to rising oil prices and investor concerns about escalating tensions.
