Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.

Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential U.S. interest rate hikes, and escalating tensions in the…

Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle…