Bonds, stocks jolted as Middle East tensions shatter market calm

Asian Shares Mostly Lower As Mideast Peace Hopes Fade

(RTTNews) - Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Tuesday as elevated oil prices and rising bond yields amid fading hopes for a deal to end the Iran-U.S. war stoked inflation concerns.

2h ago ·nasdaq.com

Venezuela Supermarket Sales Jump 21% in Units Amid 580% Inflation

Venezuela's supermarket sales rose 21% in units from January to July 2026, even as annual inflation hit 580%, while a localized corn loss and a businessman's reported oil advisory role add context.

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com

Lightning Sparks Fire at Massive US Fuel Depot on Key Pipeline System

Storage tanks at a massive US fuel depot caught fire after being struck by lightning, threatening supplies across one of the nation’s largest refined products pipeline systems.

2h ago ·insurancejournal.com

Meritz Securities to Establish Overseas Base in Hong Kong

Meritz Securities is preparing to establish its first overseas entity in Hong Kong as it steps up efforts to expand its presence in global markets.According to financial industry sources on Tuesday…

• Meritz Securities plans to open Hong Kong office in 2026.
• Focus on bonds and alternative assets for overseas deals.
• Hong Kong's financial hub status aids overseas expansion.

2h ago ·koreaittimes.com

DB Securities’ ESG Strategy Highlighted in UN HLPF 2026 Official Submission

DB Securities’ ESG management strategy and sustainable finance initiatives have been highlighted in an official submission related to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable…

• DB Securities' ESG strategy featured in UN HLPF 2026 submission
• CEO Kwak Bong-seok implemented ESG committee and external directors since 2023
• Company highlighted green financial products and climate action strategies

2h ago ·koreaittimes.com