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. AAP · Mar 30
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. International Business Times · Mar 29
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
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. Kiplinger · Mar 27
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. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Asian stocks mostly lower after Wall Street's worst day since start of Iran war Asian stocks have traded mostly lower after Wall Street had its worst day since the start of the Iran war over growing doubts about a de-escalation The Independent UK · Mar 27
US markets see biggest slump since start of US-Israel war on Iran Dow closed 450 points down and S&P dipped 1.7% while Nasdaq fell 2.3% into correction territory The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market Today Mega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help. Kiplinger · Mar 26
FTSE 100 Top 5 Gainers: Next Leads Risers as Index Dips Slightly on March 26 LONDON — Next plc dominated the FTSE 100 gainers Thursday as the blue-chip index edged lower amid renewed oil price volatility and lingering geopolitical uncertainties tied to the Middle East. International Business Times · Mar 26
Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut The Independent UK · Mar 26
Australian shares slip as markets mull Iran situation Uncertainty around US-Iranian peace talks have prompted a slightly negative day for Australian stocks, with risk aversion trumping cautious optimism. AAP · Mar 26
Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market Today The main equity indexes were up more than 1% in early trading, but finished with more modest gains on reports Iran rejected a U.S. peace plan. Kiplinger · Mar 25
Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump claimed a 'bombshell' peace deal with Iran was within reach and Tehran signalled limited safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times UK · Mar 25
Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan Markets in Asia, Europe and US move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Oil falls more than 5% and Asian shares gain over Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran Oil prices have fallen more than 5% and Asian shares have gained over possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
Kiplinger · Mar 24 Stocks Slide Again as Crude Oil Controls: Stock Market Today The energy shock is starting to show up in survey data, with a resolution of Middle East oil and gas infrastructure disruptions still well over the horizon.
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Oil Prices Surge Again, US Stocks Waver as Iran Rejects US Negotiations Oil prices surged while US equity indexes fell in early Tuesday hours after Iran reportedly rejected America's negotiations efforts.
International Business Times · Mar 24 Russell 2000 Futures Edge Lower in Early Trading Tuesday as Small-Cap Rally Pauses After Strong Monday Gains Russell 2000 futures traded modestly lower in overnight and early Tuesday trading on March 24, 2026, pulling back slightly after a robust session for small-cap stocks the previous day that saw the benchmark index surge more than 2% and futures contracts post solid gains.
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Valero Oil Refinery Explosion: Why the Fire Could Send Shockwaves Through US Gas Pumps A massive explosion at Valero Oil Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, has caused a fire and economic concerns. Learn about the impact on gas prices and the ongoing investigation.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 Energy price shock and interest rate rises could cause ‘pronounced’ UK recession, economist warns – as it happened Morgan Stanley warns that UK could fall into a recession at the turn of the year, if energy prices remain high and Bank of England hikes interest rates
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Trump Pauses Iran Strikes for Five Days After Announcing 'Productive Talks' — But Iran Denies Any Direct Contact Stay updated on the US-Iran conflict as President Trump pauses military action, claiming productive talks despite Tehran's denial. Learn how this affects global oil prices and market trends.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Oil prices tumble and markets rebound after Trump announces Iran strike pause Brent crude swiftly fell as much as 10% after President Donald Trump said the US would pause strikes for five days.
International Business Times · Mar 23 World Oil Prices Surge to Near $113 as US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Flows on March 23, 2026 Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday amid persistent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with Brent crude benchmark rising to around $113 per barrel as supply fears intensified in the fourth week of hostilities.
International Business Times · Mar 23 Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low Near $4,250 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday, dropping more than 5-6% to hover around $4,200-$4,250 per ounce, marking the metal's lowest levels since late November 2025 and extending a nine-session losing streak.
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran Markets seem particularly attuned to increasing oil prices, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.5% and 2% respectively