The Markets Ledger

Stocks near record high as crude oil drops on Iran

Global stocks climbed to approach a record high as crude oil fell after officials signaled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows. The dollar weakened.

Iran war wipes out $100 billion from luxury stocks

Shares of LVMH and Hermès are down roughly 16% and 20%, respectively, this month, while the S&P 500 has fallen less than 6%. Shares of Ferrari are also down 15%, and the company announced it would temporarily suspend deliveries to the Middle East.