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Global Markets Turn Volatile as Hormuz Tensions Resurface

by Oguz BuyukyildirimApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Global markets began the week on the back foot as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire approached its Wednesday expiration with no resolution in sight. Conflicting signals from both sides, combined with fresh disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil higher and equities lower in early trading. Oil Surges, Equities Retreat Brent crude surged to $95.42 […]

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