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U.S.-Iran tensions

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Jan 29, 2026

Stocks slip as Microsoft drags, oil jumps on Iran attack worry

Global stocks dipped as Microsoft shares plunged after earnings, pressuring tech stocks, while oil prices jumped on U.S.-Iran tensions.

An oil pumpjack in front of a house in Ganado, Texas, U.S., January 8, 2026. REUTERS/Antranik Tavitian
Jan 26, 2026

Oil prices settle lower as traders assess impact of winter storm on production

Oil prices edged lower as investors assessed U.S. winter storm production losses and rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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