Kate Sullivan, Eric Martin, Hadriana Lowenkron, Jeff Mason and Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg on 08/04/2026

US and Iran agree to ceasefire hours before Trump deadline

Global benchmark Brent crude slid as much as 16% to $91.70 a barrel and European gas prices dropped 20%.

K Kate Sullivan, Eric Martin, Hadriana Lowenkron, Jeff Mason and Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg
Simon Brown on 08/04/2026

Do director dealings matter?

Analysis of whether the case for emerging market equities over developed markets still holds as the Iran conflict rattles global markets. And how vehicle buying trends are holding up.

S Simon Brown
Anand Krishnamoorthy, Bloomberg on 08/04/2026

Oil slumps, stocks jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Markets rebound across regions as traders bet conflict pause will stabilise energy supply and reopen Strait of Hormuz flows.

A Anand Krishnamoorthy, Bloomberg
Adriaan Kruger on 08/04/2026

Battle of the house brands

A quick look at how house brands compare to branded products and each other.

A Adriaan Kruger