Shafaqna English- Asian stock markets faltered on Monday(6 Jul 2026), with caution dominating sentiment ahead of a crucial earnings season for AI companies. At the same time, oil prices came under pressure from the possibility of rising supply, offering a glimmer of hope for lower inflation.
No fresh developments have emerged from the ongoing and contentious U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, but shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has continued, with 160 vessels recorded between Monday and Saturday of the past week.
Source: Reuters