The stock index rose a meagre 0.8% for May, bringing to a close a volatile month marked by conflicting reports of progress on a potential deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

LONDON, May 27 : Global shares advanced and oil prices eased on Wednesday as markets looked for signs of whether a shaky truce between the United States and Iran will be…

TOKYO, May 27 : Asian shares climbed to record highs while oil prices remained elevated on Wednesday, as markets looked for signals that a shaky truce between the United States…

Asian equities retreated from record highs as conflicting signals from the US and Iran on a potential peace deal emerged. Crude oil prices surged as the Strait of Hormuz remained…