
Global Markets Mixed: Oil Prices Jump, Asian Equities Fall Amid Mideast Fears
Global markets continue to experience mixed reactions, with oil prices, including Brent crude, jumping higher amid growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict, while Asian equities fall and US stocks mostly advance, balancing market sentiment with jobs data, war uncertainty, and recession fears.
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Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says - reuters.com
Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says reuters.com
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Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
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Read full article →Bessent says ‘more and more’ ships moving through Strait of Hormuz, could ease oil price pressure
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Read full article →3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets - CNN
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The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.
Read full article →Boots on the ground? Trump eyes Iran oil hub Kharg Island
What could possibly go wrong? As Donald Trump repeats threats of a Venezuela-style seizing of Tehran’s oil exports, as US assault troops get in position, the price of oil blowing past 110 dollars a barrel, and as markets take it at face value that the Pentagon's planning to make a grab for Kharg Island - the hub for nearly 90-percent of Iranian crude exports...
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Read full article →What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?
It has no oil wells, but it has Iran's largest oil terminal, pipelines and storage tanks as well as military facilities, some of which have already been hit
By AFP
Read full article →Report: Trump considering military raid to seize Iranian uranium - haaretz.com
Report: Trump considering military raid to seize Iranian uranium haaretz.com
Read full article →G-7 ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to ensure stable energy market - The Straits Times
G-7 ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to ensure stable energy market The Straits Times
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By deploying the Houthis as a pressure lever, Iran opens a new and highly sensitive front.
Read full article →Man Who Rammed Into Michigan Synagogue Was Inspired By Hezbollah: FBI
A man who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an attack inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terrorist organization, the FBI said Monday.
Read full article →War Diary Day 31: Economic shockwaves deepen in absence of diplomatic off-ramps to Iran war
On the 31st day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the economic dimension of the war continued to become more pronounced as the conflict remained locked in a high-intensity, multi-domain phase, with exchanges continuing across Iran, Israel, and the wider region. Inside Iran, US and Israeli strikes continued to target the civilian infrastructure besides military and strategic targets, including hits on research facilities and air defence systems. The goal seems to be to degrade both Iran’s operati...
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Read full article →Crude oil has settled above $100/bbl for the first time since July 2022
Read full article →Cyprus fuel prices jump up to 40 cents a litre in a month as Iran war consequences bite
Fuel prices in Cyprus have risen sharply over the past month, driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East, with diesel leading the increases in the domestic market. Between 27 February 2026 and today, retail prices have moved as follows: unleaded 95 petrol rose from €1.314 to €1.568 per litre, an increase of 25.8 cents; […]
By Angelos Nicolaou
Read full article →Explainer: The Houthis have entered the war and another critical oil Strait is at risk
Oil prices have spiked as Houthi rebels target the Red Sea.
Read full article →Will they or won't they? Concerns mount over whether Iran's team will come to US for World Cup amid war - thenationalnews.com
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Read full article →Oil, aluminium surge as Middle East tensions escalate - Gulf News
Oil, aluminium surge as Middle East tensions escalate Gulf News
Read full article →What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?
Trump warns failure to reach deal could see US 'obliterate' Iran’s key oil export hub
By AFP
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The wreckage in large technology stocks that sent the Nasdaq 100 Index into a correction is flashing signs that have marked turning points for the group in the past.
By Alexandra Semenova
Read full article →Futures, Gold Jump As Yields Fall Despite Surging Oil As Recession Fears Surpass Inflation Concerns
Futures, Gold Jump As Yields Fall Despite Surging Oil As Recession Fears Surpass Inflation Concerns Futures are higher despite continued Iran war escalation which pushed Brent higher by around 2% after Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen joining the war on Iran’s said, bouncing from overnight lows which may be driven by positioning, but also by a major shift in the regime with oil now rising instead of falling on higher oil prices as the market pivots to price in not inflation...
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Read full article →Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo - The Star
Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo The Star
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The energy map in 2026: OPEC+ and the Custodial crude paradox Dhaka Tribune
Read full article →Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week - Graphic Online
Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week Graphic Online
Read full article →Iran Confirms Death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially confirmed today that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of its naval forces, died after sustaining severe injuries. The post Iran Confirms Death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri appeared first on Morocco World News.
By Hanane Afeznaoui
Read full article →Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies claims of US-Iran negotiations Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Read full article →Qatar, UK discuss regional escalation, urge diplomacy and coordinated efforts
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed, during the call, the necessity of stopping Iran’s unjustified aggressions against Qatar and the countries of the region. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister… (The post Qatar, UK discuss regional escalation, urge diplomacy and coordinated efforts is from Doha News | Qatar.)
By Adijata Ziga
Read full article →Why ground invasion scenario against Iran could turn into strategic quagmire for US - PressTV
Why ground invasion scenario against Iran could turn into strategic quagmire for US PressTV
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