Department of Business Economics

Stock markets remain strikingly calm despite war tensions: ‘Shares look ahead’

Despite rising tensions surrounding Iran and increasing fuel prices, stock markets remain remarkably stable. Patrick Verwijmeren explains how this can be.

Thursday 21 May 2026
In the media

Mortgage interest relief under fire again following CPB study

According to Peter Kavelaars, the gap between people who primarily depend on labour income and those who rely on wealth is widening.

Friday 8 May 2026
In the media

Unusual oil trading activity raises questions ahead of Trump’s Iran statement

On Monday 23 March concerns were raised about potential insider trading, due to hundreds of millions of dollars in bets shortly before Trump's speech.

Thursday 26 Mar 2026
In the media

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Stock markets remain strikingly calm despite war tensions: ‘Shares look ahead’

Mortgage interest relief under fire again following CPB study

Unusual oil trading activity raises questions ahead of Trump’s Iran statement

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