The Latest Breaking News on Markets

Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street's losses, as oil edges lower

Asia shares are mixed following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Middle East war wipes $120b from local share market

Australia's share market has posted its worst weekly drop in almost a year, as oil prices continue to surge on the back of widening conflict in the Middle East.

AAP · Mar 6

White House In Crisis Mode As Gas Prices Surge, Iran War Widens And Americans Left Stranded Overseas

The escalating conflict with Iran is causing global oil shocks, diplomatic crises, and economic disruptions, affecting energy markets and American citizens abroad.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

Aussie shares dive as investors brace for energy shock

Australia's share market has plunged as surging oil prices dimmed the global growth outlook and dragged on industrial metals producers.

AAP · Mar 4

Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,100 Points as Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Surges to Multi-Year Highs

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,100 points in early trading on March 3, 2026, as the deepening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran triggered a sharp global risk-off move, sending oil prices soaring and reigniting inflation fears across Wall Street.

International Business Times · Mar 3

Dow Cuts 1,277-Point Drop as Trump Tames Energy Threat: Stock Market Today

Tuesday's price action was volatile as market participants reacted to the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Kiplinger · Mar 3

Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high

FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

Australian shares drop as conflict realities set in

ASX shares have given way after an optimistic start to the week as investors braced for more impacts of the Middle East conflict on oil prices and inflation.

AAP · Mar 3

US markets see-saw as investors keep close eye on Iran war

Major US indexes recover after falls earlier in the day amid concerns of rising gas prices

The Guardian - US · Mar 2

Stocks Recover from Massive Morning Drop: Stock Market Today

Stocks hit their session lows early Monday in reaction to U.S. airstrikes on Iran, but quickly bounced.

Kiplinger · Mar 2