Reports of explosions heard in Kuwaut, SNN reports

The reports of explosions in Kuwait could signal an escalation in regional tensions, which often leads to increased volatility in oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 07:35 UTCOn the live feed at 07:15 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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07:19

Iranian Foreign Minister says if the US goes ahead with threats to attack Iran's infrastructure, then it will undoubtedly be met with a decisive and all-round response from the armed forces of Iran, SNN reports

07:17

BoJ Nagoya branch manager says some firms in the region are worried about FX volatility, uncertainty over Middle East conflict could hurt the economy

07:15

Reports of explosions heard in Kuwaut, SNN reports

07:11

Senior Iranian official tells Reuters that Tehran will not accept deadlines or pressure to make a decision; will not reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ‘temporary ceasefire’

07:06

[MARKET UPDATE] DXY pares back the losses seen on Pakistan mediating between US and Iran; Oil futures hold onto losses while US equity futures hold onto gains

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Traders should monitor developments closely, as scenarios of conflict in the Middle East can have significant implications for energy markets and risk appetite across asset classes.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

Modest downside seen across equity futures as energy prices tick higher.

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

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