Stock markets diverged Monday as investors worried about borrowing costs, while oil prices rose as US President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran.

Gulf states face further attacks as global inflation increases amid oil market shock

Trump warning over peace talks drives up crude price as UK gilts hit by uncertainty over Starmer leadership

"Bonds were more nervous about the inflation picture and the equity market was comforted and encouraged by the very strong earnings and AI-led optimism"

Stock markets diverged Monday as investors worried about borrowing costs, while oil prices rose as US President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Iran.

Oil prices briefly plunged after Iranian reports said that American officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against its crude amid peace talks. | World News

NEW YORK/LONDON, May 19 : A global stock index fell with 30-year U.S. Treasury yields rising to their highest levels since 2007 on Tuesday, and oil prices eased as investors…