Baghdad has reportedly implemented stricter measures to prevent U.S. currency from reaching Iran, ending a four-month suspension of cash deliveries from the U.S. Federal Reserve, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Trading activity in Figma options spiked on Monday, with total volume exceeding 145,000 contracts. The activity was heavily skewed towards call options, suggesting strong bullish sentiment among traders.
Saudi startup carrier Riyadh Air is reportedly considering a significant fleet expansion by exercising options for 25 to 30 more Boeing 787s and potentially adding to its Airbus A350 orders, according to industry sources.
U.S. Treasury and German government bond yields are holding near multi-week highs after an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a sharp rise in oil prices, stoking concerns about a new wave of inflation.
Italian stocks closed higher on Monday, with the benchmark FTSE MIB index rising 0.33%, led by a rally in the energy sector as crude oil prices surged nearly 5%.
Trading in Flutter Entertainment options saw a significant increase on Monday, with bearish put contracts accounting for a large majority of the volume despite a rise in the company's share price.
The Netherlands' AEX index edged up 0.11% to a new record on Monday, as gains in the energy sector were tempered by a sell-off in major chip stocks like ASML and BE Semiconductor.
A coalition of 12 state attorneys general has filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance, citing significant antitrust concerns and potential harm to consumers.
Three key U.S. financial regulators have issued guidance advising banks and credit unions to exercise caution when lending to individuals whose income comes from unauthorized employment, citing increased credit risks.
