September 30, 2026

Japan Stocks Rise as AI Shares Track Semiconductor Rally and Oil Pressure Eases

Japan Stocks Rise as AI Shares Track Semiconductor Rally and Oil Pressure Eases

TOKYO, Japan, September 30, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Japanese stocks advanced on Wednesday as technology and artificial intelligence related shares followed gains in U.S. semiconductor stocks, while a pullback in oil prices provided additional support to economically sensitive companies. The Nikkei share average rose 1.3% to 66,342.71 by 0204 GMT, while the broader Topix gained 0.6%

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Indian Stocks Post Worst Month Since March as Oil and Global Rates Pressure Markets

Indian Stocks Post Worst Month Since March as Oil and Global Rates Pressure Markets

MUMBAI, India, September 30, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Indian equities ended September under pressure as rising oil prices, higher global interest rates and sustained foreign investor selling weighed on the country’s stock market. The Nifty 50 fell 6.1% during the month to 22,620.45, while the BSE Sensex declined 5.8% to 72,480.29, according to Reuters. Both benchmarks

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Oil Heads for Biggest Monthly Gain Since July as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall

Oil Heads for Biggest Monthly Gain Since July as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall

LONDON, September 30, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran kept traders focused on the outlook for global fuel supplies, with Brent crude heading toward its strongest monthly gain since July. Brent crude futures were up 0.6% at around $103.16 a barrel, while

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Oil gains after Donald Trump denies he is willing to ease sanctions on Iran

Oil gains after Donald Trump denies he is willing to ease sanctions on Iran

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he would be willing to ease sanctions on Iran while Qatar pushed for peace talks, after falling in the previous session on a recovery in crude supply from the Middle East. The Brent futures November contract, which is expiring on Wednesday, rose 71 cents,

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