Author: Fiona Craig

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares edged upward during early trading on Monday, following the rollout of its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas. The limited launch features a small fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles operating within specific geo-fenced zones across the city. Currently, the autonomous ride-hailing service excludes airport routes and incorporates several safety…

Crude oil markets have seen notable gains following Israel’s recent missile attacks on Iran, with concerns growing that U.S. involvement could dramatically escalate the conflict. Analysts at JPMorgan are cautioning that destabilizing Iran could have significant, unintended consequences for global oil prices and geopolitical stability. In a report released on June 18, JPMorgan analysts emphasized…

Bitcoin saw a slight dip on Friday, while the broader cryptocurrency market showed minimal change despite a modest improvement in risk sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delay in deciding whether to launch an attack on Iran. The world’s leading cryptocurrency was positioned for a second straight week of small losses, trading in…

During Friday’s Asian trading session, gold prices declined, reflecting a modest rise in risk appetite following statements from the White House suggesting that a U.S. strike on Iran related to the Israel conflict is not imminent. The precious metal remained pressured after earlier in the week hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve bolstered the U.S.…

During Friday’s Asian trading session, oil prices took a notable downturn, giving back some of their recent gains after the White House revealed that President Donald Trump would delay a decision on intervening in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel by two more weeks. Despite this decline, crude oil remains positioned to register its…

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is actively collaborating with Indian firms to locally manufacture the specialized equipment required for assembling its flagship iPhone models in India, according to Business Standard. This initiative forms part of Apple’s wider plan to boost its production capabilities within the country. The tech giant, headquartered in California, is looking to procure production…

Stocks showed little movement following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at current levels, although Chair Jerome Powell warned that rate cuts could still be possible later this year. Investors paid close attention to Powell’s comments highlighting that the effects of increased U.S. tariffs have yet to fully impact the economy. Meanwhile, escalating…

The U.S. dollar edged upward on Thursday, supported by safe-haven buying amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, shortly after the Federal Reserve’s recent policy meeting. At 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index—which tracks the greenback against six major currencies—increased by 0.1% to 98.585. This positions the dollar for a weekly gain of around…

Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) saw minimal price movement on Thursday, trading within a tight range as investor nerves persisted over the potential for U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. The cautious market mood was further dampened by comments from the Federal Reserve, which opted to keep interest rates unchanged and signaled no immediate plans for cuts.…

A group of Democratic legislators in Texas is urging Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to delay the introduction of its robotaxi service in Austin, requesting that the company wait until new autonomous vehicle regulations are in place this September. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the lawmakers asked Tesla to postpone the unveiling—initially set for this Sunday by…