Markets are closely watching the escalating Middle East conflict and its potential impact on energy supplies and inflation.

Global businesses face turmoil as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalates. Energy prices are surging, impacting supply chains for everything from food to car parts. Critical shipping and air ...

Traditional defensive sectors such as consumer staples XX:SP500.30, utilities XX:SP500.55 and healthcare XX:SP500.35 were among the worst performers in the S&P 500 index this week, tumbling 4.9%, 2.1% ...

Stock markets continue to be dominated by developments in the Middle East as the major gauges posted a week of losses.