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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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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FTSE 100 Top 5 Gainers: Next Leads Risers as Index Dips Slightly on March 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

Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting

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

Australian shares slip as markets mull Iran situation

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.

Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market Today

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.

Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal

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

Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan

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

Oil falls more than 5% and Asian shares gain over Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran

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

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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

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dow Logs Worst Weekly Losing Streak Since 2023: Stock Market Today

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also extended their weekly losing streaks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 officially entered correction territory.

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