Uncertainty surrounds the future of a conflict, leading to fluctuations in the market. Shares of an online retailer experienced a significant drop after beginning to trade in a major financial hub. The company's stock fell by as much as 10% before easing to a 5% loss by midday.

Brent crude prices saw an increase, gaining 0.8% to reach $91.23 per barrel. This follows a previous gain of 2.7% after a recent attack on an island. Further details on the conflict and its impact on the market are available from the source, including information on the effects of reduced traffic in a key oil shipment route.