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Asian shares mostly higher ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen oil route

Asian shares are trading mostly higher as oil prices continued to surge ahead of a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump set for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or risk its power plants and bridges being bombed

The Independent UK

Stocks Edge Up Ahead of Hormuz Deadline: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators, as well as policymakers and regular folks, around the world are counting down to a key Tuesday night deadline.

Kiplinger

US stocks and oil prices swing as Trump’s deadline on Iranian power plants looms

Oil prices seesawed between gains and losses amid persistent uncertainty about the ongoing conflict with Iran

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Global Economy Faces Intensifying Pressure Due To Continued Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Markets and businesses worldwide face mounting challenges as prolonged shipping disruptions push up costs and tighten trade and financial conditions.

International Business Times

Stocks Point To Mixed Open As Trump's Iran Deadline Clouds Outlook

Oil prices have climbed above $110 per barrel on concerns over potential supply disruptions, underscoring the market's sensitivity to geopolitical headlines ahead of the trading session.

International Business Times

Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today

Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.

Kiplinger

Oil Whipsaws $30 in 24 Hours as Trump Vows to 'Hit Iran Extremely Hard'

Oil prices swung nearly $30 in 24 hours as Trump's primetime speech vowed to hit Iran 'extremely hard,' reversing ceasefire-driven losses.

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Wall Street Futures Fall, Oil Surges As Trump's Iran Speech Undercuts Hopes For Quick End To Conflict

Investors trimmed risk appetite on Thursday as President Trump's speech on the Iran war lacked specific guidance on a ceasefire or exit strategy, reversing a recent rally in stocks and lifting crude prices amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty.

International Business Times

US crude hits $110 per barrel and Wall Street tumbles after Trump vows to escalate attacks on Iran

Oil rose more than 9% and U_S_ futures slid sharply lower after President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the United States will continue to attack the Middle East nation for a few more weeks even though it is “really no longer…

The Independent UK

Oil price jumps and markets slide after Trump warning to Iran

Brent crude rises 8% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeks

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Rise, Oil Falls Amid Peace Talk: Stock Market Today

Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight.

Kiplinger

FTSE 100 Surges 160 Points to 10,337 as UK Stocks Rebound Strongly on April 1 2026

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed sharply in early trading Wednesday, rising 1.58% or 160.48 points to 10,336.93 as investors appeared to shake off recent geopolitical jitters and bargain-hunt after a volatile March, with the blue-chip gauge trading in a wide range between 10,169.30 and 10,366.46 by mid-morning.

International Business Times

Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’

US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism

Stock markets in the UK and globally rebounded on hopes over an end to the Iran conflict, with the FTSE 100 Index soaring as much as 1.7%.

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AAP

Shares surge on hopes of US Iran exit but risks remain

Hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East war have reinvigorated investor sentiment and boosted markets, but details from the US administration have been scant.

Kiplinger

Crude Oil Retreat Lifts Dow 1,124 Points: Stock Market Today

Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026.

Kiplinger

What the Oil Market Is Telling Us Right Now About Energy and Gas Prices

There's no let-up in demand for oil and gas, so what happens if the war in Iran continues to constrain supplies? Consumers and investors should take note.

The Times of India

UAE announces April 2026 petrol and diesel prices as rates jump by up to Dh2 per litre

UAE motorists will face significant fuel price increases in April 2026, with petrol and diesel rates set to rise by up to nearly Dh2 per litre. This sharp hike, approved by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, reflects escalating global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.

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AAP

Shares climb on glimpse of Iran war exit ramp

The Australian stock market has rebounded after a rocky start amid a fluctuating oil price and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Kiplinger

Dow Rises Amid Another Crude Oil Spike: Stock Market Today

Crude oil was up, and Papa Dow was too, but the Nasdaq fell further into correction territory amid persistent uncertainty for global financial markets.

AAP

Australian shares sink as oil hits $US116 a barrel

The Australian share market has fallen 0.7 per cent after oil prices hit a nearly four-year high and Houthi militants entered the Middle East war.

International Business Times

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Market Volatility

World oil prices climbed sharply in late March 2026, with benchmark crude surging past the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level amid renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East, potential supply disruptions and cautious optimism over global demand recovery.

The Guardian - UK

Oil on track for record monthly surge as Iran war disrupts markets

Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 years

Kiplinger

Dow Dives 793 Points as Rate-Hike Odds Rise: Stock Market Today

The three main equity indexes fell for a fifth straight week – the longest weekly losing streak for the Dow and S&P 500 since 2022.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Retail pressure mounts, gilt yield at 18-year high

President Trump’s extension of Iran peace talks has failed to cool oil prices after Brent crude touched $110 a barrel.

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