Shafaqna English– Wednesday(10 Jun 2026) saw a decline in Asian markets alongside a sharp rise in oil prices, following heightened tensions in the Middle East. These events have darkened the outlook for ending the months-long war — a conflict that has made commodities more expensive and sparked inflation fears.
Following President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran had downed a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, Washington carried out attacks against Tehran. These events have left investors worried about the continuation of a fragile ceasefire between the two sides.
Source: Reuters