by Cambridge Investments | Apr 13, 2026 | News
Market sentiment improved last Wednesday after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, agreed in exchange for the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fell sharply on the announcement, dropping around 15% to...
by Cambridge Investments | Apr 7, 2026 | News
Once again, developments in the Middle East and announcements from the US administration in relation to the conflict continued to dominate global market headlines. Comments made at the start of last week suggested that an end to the war could be in sight, and this...
by Cambridge Investments | Mar 30, 2026 | News
The war in the Middle East has now entered its fourth week, with knock-on effects rippling through global markets. Oil prices remain highly volatile as investors are trying to price in the uncertainty surrounding the duration of the war and the speed at which...
by Cambridge Investments | Mar 23, 2026 | News
The conflict in the Middle East dominated the news again last week, as energy prices have continued to rise and equity markets have gone further into the red. European gas prices rose 30% last Thursday morning after the news broke that an Iranian missile had hit...
by Cambridge Investments | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Last week’s focus remained on the developing situation in the Middle East. Since the conflict began on 28th February, markets have become increasingly sensitive to the resulting energy shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, meaning flows through a...
