Global markets found firmer footing as cooling US inflation, strong bank earnings and hopes for renewed diplomacy between the US and Iran helped calm investors despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Oil prices surged as the United States conducted airstrikes and revoked waivers for Iran. Asian stocks remained largely unchanged while investors assessed the geopolitical…

Oil prices surged, reigniting concerns about inflation and market volatility. Investors reassessed interest rate expectations after US President Donald Trump's comments.…