Iran says in letter to UN Secretary General and members of the Security Council that if they are attacked, all bases, facilities and assets of hostile force in the region will constitute legitimate targets within the framework of Iran's defensive response
Iran's recent statement raises the stakes in regional tensions, suggesting a firm defensive posture that could heighten market volatility.
Fed's Daly (2027 voter) says policy is in a good place and labour market is in a better position after 75bps of cuts, adds inflation continues to decline outside goods sector
Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 20th February 2026
Iran says in letter to UN Secretary General and members of the Security Council that if they are attacked, all bases, facilities and assets of hostile force in the region will constitute legitimate targets within the framework of Iran's defensive response
Palestinian media reports Israeli warplanes launched a raid on the Al Tufar neighbourhood in Gaza City, according to Sky News Arabia
US President Trump says people should go out and buy a Dell (DELL) computer
Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.
This has implications for oil prices, as increased conflict risks can bolster crude and gold, while also impacting safe-haven currencies like the JPY and CHF. Traders should be aware of the potential for escalated geopolitical risk premiums across various asset classes, particularly in energy and metals.
Related headlines
- Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement4 hours ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says OPEC's role in the market remains important; will continue to exert significant influence on the oil market because of its high output6 hours ago
- PRIMER - Today’s Fedspeak includes: Waller, Hammack, Goolsbee43 min ago
- Ukrainian Navy says it struck a Russian support vessel in Sochi port54 min ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says Russia's gas supplies to China will reach 50bln cubic metres this year, reports Tass1 hour ago
- Israeli Defence Minister Katz says the military will target all of Iran's infrastructure, including energy; an Iranian attack would free Israel from its existing limits2 hours ago
- Russian President Putin says attacks on three oil refineries have been repelled; adds that Russia must respond in kind3 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] European bourses tilt higher, Elliott reportedly pushes DTE GY to scrap TMUS merger; AVGO misses Q4 guidance estimates3 hours ago
- US Daily Equity Opening News - MSFT to report quarterly Azure sales; AVGO slips on outlook; HPE falls amid supply constraints; VRNS in take-private talks; Elliott urges DTEGY to reconsider TMUS merger; DEC to acquire Birch Resources for USD 1.8bln3 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude takes a breather after a choppy mid-week; metals mixed3 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Yields slip off best levels as energy benchmarks edge lower; JGBs in focus following a GPIF meeting and BoJ sources3 hours ago
- EUROPEAN OPEN: EZJ LN & ITH LN join FTSE 100, ENT LN & PSN LN to leave; DTE GY faces Elliott push against TMUS merger; VOD LN to launch first UK TV service; SHEL LN acquires BP/ LN stakes in offshore blocks5 hours ago
- India's Trade Minister says final trade agreement between US and India will be published as soon as the US can provide India with tariff advantages 5 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks took impetus from the rebound on Wall St as yields eased8 hours ago
- [MARKET UPDATE] Yen strength continues with USD/JPY below 157.50, EUR/JPY below 183.00 - no headline driver but traders cite increased BoJ hike bets6 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] JPY rallies against all G10 peers, most pronounced against USD into payrolls on Friday4 hours ago
- US President Trump clarifies that Commerce Secretary Lutnick had Venezuela on his mind when he said nobody was killed, adds that 18 people were killed in Iran40 min ago
- US President Trump posts image of 20mln BPD through the Hormuz vs. 18mln BPD before1 hour ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says Russia is experiencing some gasoline shortages1 hour ago
- UAE President received a phone call from US Presiednt Trump; the two discussed cooperation and developments in the Middle East, WAM reports6 hours ago
The whole workspace, free to try.
Try it free