Trump tells CNBC he is pausing strikes on energy infrastructure for five days after talks with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would order the military to postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
More than 40 Middle East energy assets ‘severely damaged,’ IEA chief says

The IEA’s Fatih Birol warned that damage to energy infrastructure across the Middle East would take some time to repair.
AI tailwinds will drive gains for this software stock after a decline to start 2026, Mizuho says

The bank upgraded shares to outperform from neutral.
Gold miners’ bull run squeezed as prices plummet and energy costs soar

Gold’s recent move lower has second-order effects for the prospects of the firms that dig the metal out of the ground.
Nissan’s new hybrid is a U.S.-first that mixes EV driving with a gas engine

Nissan plans to introduce a new type of hybrid for the U.S. market that drives like an all-electric vehicle but is powered by a traditional gas-powered engine.
Gold and silver in freefall as investors flee safe haven metals trade

Precious metals resumed their sharp sell-off on Monday as the Iran conflict weighs over investor sentiment.
CNBC Daily Open: clock ticks on Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum

Tensions between Trump and Tehran rise as the clock ticks on the U.S. President’s Hormuz ultimatum.
European stocks head for slump as Trump sets Hormuz deadline

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week sharply lower as the war in Iran drags on global market sentiment.
Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York’s LaGuardia airport

The CRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 24 miles per hour (39 kph), Flightradar24 said.
Oil prices whipsaw as Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum and Iran threats keep markets on edge

Fears over a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have kept investors on edge as oil prices swung in volatile trading Monday.