Premarket: Global stocks steady as renewed Middle East tension remains in focus

Markets steadied on Thursday after a week marked by re-ignited Middle East hostilities and heavy selling in AI chipmakers. The selloff pressured both global share and bond markets, alongside weakness in oil. The rebound/pausing of selling suggests near-term risk remains elevated but selling momentum has eased.

Analysis

Markets steadied on Thursday after a week marked by re-ignited Middle East hostilities and heavy selling in AI chipmakers. The selloff pressured both global share and bond markets, alongside weakness in oil. The rebound/pausing of selling suggests near-term risk remains elevated but selling momentum has eased.