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Markets Rebound as Trump Softens Stance on Power Plant Shutdown Threat

  Stock futures surged early Monday after President Donald Trump backed away from a threat to shut down certain U.S. power plants, easing investor concerns about potential disruptions to the energy grid and broader economic fallout. Major index futures—including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—turned sharply higher as traders interpreted the shift as a sign of policy stability after a volatile week. The reversal helped restore confidence across sectors that had been rattled by the possibility of sudden regulatory intervention. Oil prices, meanwhile, tumbled as energy markets recalibrated. Crude had spiked on fears of supply constraints tied to the power plant dispute, but with the threat withdrawn, prices slid back toward recent lows. Analysts noted that the drop reflects both reduced geopolitical tension and ongoing concerns about global demand. Investors will now be watching for additional signals from the administration and regulators to determine whether Monday’s rally mar...
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UK Scrambles to Contain Market Turmoil as Iran Conflict Escalates

 

                       Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London


Prime Minister Keir Starmer has convened an emergency COBRA meeting as the economic fallout from the escalating Iran conflict intensifies. The move comes after sharp declines in UK financial markets, with government borrowing costs surging to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis. 

The conflict has rattled global markets, particularly after Iran warned it may target the energy and water infrastructure of Gulf nations if the United States follows through on threats to strike Iran’s electricity grid. Investors reacted swiftly, pushing British bonds into a steeper decline than those of international peers, reflecting the UK’s vulnerability due to high inflation, heavy reliance on imported natural gas, and already‑strained public finances. 

Starmer has instructed officials to examine “every lever” available to stabilize the economy as oil and gas prices continue to surge, raising fears of renewed inflation and recessionary pressure. The FTSE 100 has already fallen more than 11% since late February, erasing all gains made earlier in the year. 

Senior ministers, including Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, are expected to attend the meeting as the government prepares for what could be another turbulent week in global markets. 


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