EghtesadOnline: For European businesses, it is a period of high uncertainty in Iran. No one can envy the challenges of decision-making facing their CEOs.

EghtesadOnline: Equities in both of Tehran Stock Exchange and the over-the-counter Iran Fara Bourse made a rare nosedive at the start of trading week on Saturday as markets dived following renewed military tensions in the strategic Persian Gulf region.

EghtesadOnline: Crude oil futures fell on Friday amid lingering uncertainty on whether, and when, the United States and China will agree a long-awaited deal to end their bitter trade dispute, the gloom compounded by rising crude inventories in the United States.

EghtesadOnline: Currency rates have been rising in Iran’s open market amid the negative psychological climate created by the ongoing political developments and investors’ uncertainty about what the future holds.

EghtesadOnline: Equity indices extended decline in the third session on Monday, tracking weakness in commodity stocks and uncertainty regarding the future of export-based companies. Heavy selling was witnessed in at the petrochemical, banking and mineral counters.

EghtesadOnline: Tehran stocks closed unchanged, down a negligible 0.41% in a dull Tuesday session and a technical glitch also contributed to the lethargy. Uncertainty about global markets and lack of positive news domestically are the reasons for the unimpressive trading landscape.

EghtesadOnline: OPEC coalition decisions on further global oil market cooperation will be taken next week amid uncertainty over many factors impacting the industry, including Iranian crude export volumes, but Russian oil producers are ready to adjust their production accordingly, energy minister Alexander Novak said.