Geopolitical concerns heightened after Iran said it will strike US bases in the Middle East if nuclear talks fail and conflict arises with Washington

Oil prices rose to their highest in seven weeks on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal had been done with China, heightening expectations of a de-escalation in trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Energy shares gained ground in Asia after Israel's attack on Iran, in line with the rise in oil prices, while movements in other markets were relatively restrained as inves

Nigeria’s naira rose for a seventh day to a two-month high against the dollar on Tuesday amid higher oil prices and as investor concerns over US trade tariffs eased.

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China talks that could pave the way for easing trade tensions and improve fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%,

The State Department ordered all nonessential staff to leave the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and authorized the departure of nonessential staff and families from Bahrain and Kuwait.

US stocks rise after U.S. official says expects "handshake" with China in trade talks. But inflation data are still due this week.