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Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Hits Four-Month Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

SYDNEY — The Australian stock market extended its losing streak Friday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closing at 8,428.40, down 69.40 points or 0.82%, marking a fresh four-month low and its third consecutive weekly decline.

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Oil prices ease and Asian shares are mixed as energy supply worries over Iran war remain

Oil prices ease and Asian shares are mixed as energy supply worries over Iran war remain

Asian shares have been mixed following losses on Wall Street, and oil prices have pared earlier gains on the intensifying Iran war, falling back to around $107 per barrel after briefly surging to about $119 a barrel on Thursday

The Independent UK

Aussie shares hit nine-month low as war wipes $270b

Aussie shares hit nine-month low as war wipes $270b

The bourse is down for a third straight week with more than $270 billion wiped from its market value since US attacks on Iran sparked an energy market crisis.

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Asian shares skid as oil tops $111 a barrel and Wall Street slumps

Shares have retreated in Asia after a slump on Wall Street as oil prices shot over $110 a barrel

The Independent UK

I'm an Investment Expert: These 5 Steps Can Help You Keep Your Head When Market Volatility Causes Others to Lose Theirs

Practical steps like aligning your portfolio risk with your comfort level and securing sufficient liquidity can help you stay focused when markets get erratic.

Asian shares gain and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran

Asia shares are mostly higher with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea sharply higher

The Independent UK

Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today

Stocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting.

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Asian shares are mixed and US futures slip as Brent hovers at over $100 a barrel

Asian shares are mixed and US futures slip as Brent hovers at over $100 a barrel

Shares are mixed in Asian trading after a drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

The Independent UK

Australian stock market gains after split rate decision

Australian stock market gains after split rate decision

The Australian Securities Exchange finished 0.3 per cent higher and the local currency hit a five-day high after the Reserve Bank raised interest rates.

NASDAQ Stages Strong Rebound as Tech Stocks Lead Gains Amid Easing Oil Prices and Geopolitical Optimism

NASDAQ Stages Strong Rebound as Tech Stocks Lead Gains Amid Easing Oil Prices and Geopolitical Optimism

The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite surged more than 1% on March 16, 2026, snapping a string of recent losses as investors welcomed signs of cooling tensions in the Middle East and a pullback in crude oil prices.

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Stocks Open Higher to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today

Stocks Open Higher to Start Fed Week: Stock Market Today

Upside in mega-cap stocks boosted the main indexes on Monday. Attention now turns to this week's Fed meeting.

IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high

IEA to consider release of more oil reserves as Iran war keeps prices high

Head of world’s energy watchdog says it will take time for markets to recover from ongoing crisis in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Murphy Oil Corporation Shares Hit 52-Week High of $36.90 on Analyst Upgrades and Oil Price Strength

Murphy Oil Corporation Shares Hit 52-Week High of $36.90 on Analyst Upgrades and Oil Price Strength

HOUSTON — Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) shares rallied sharply in recent trading, closing at $36.81 on March 13, 2026, up $2.09 or 6.02% from the prior session, marking a new 52-week high amid a wave of positive analyst actions, promising developments in its Vietnam operations and sustained crude oil…

International Business Times

FTSE 100 Holds Steady Near 10,260 as Markets Await BoE Decision Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Strain

FTSE 100 Holds Steady Near 10,260 as Markets Await BoE Decision Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Strain

Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index remained little changed in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of this week's Bank of England policy meeting while digesting the fallout from elevated oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions.

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The Times of India

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer…

The Independent UK

Brent crude trades near $105 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets, while shares are mixed

Brent crude oil is trading near the $105 per barrel level as Gulf countries report more attacks by Iran with the war entering its third week

International Business Times

Dow Jones Closes at 46,558.47 on March 13 Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict and Oil Price Surge

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended lower on March 13, 2026, closing at 46,558.47 after shedding 119.38 points or 0.26%, as persistent geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Iran war continued to push oil prices higher and weigh on investor sentiment.

Stocks Extend Weekly Losing Streak: Stock Market Today

Efforts to boost crude supplies did little to stem worries of rising oil prices and inflation ahead of next week's Fed meeting.

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The Independent UK

Asia shares mostly lower and oil hovers around $100 a barrel over Iran war worries

Asia shares are mostly lower, tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices hover around $100 per barrel

Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market Today

Surging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.

Why Petrol Prices Haven’t Risen Despite $100 Oil

Fuel prices influence nearly every part of daily life. From daily commuting to the cost of groceries and transportation, even a small change at the petrol pump can affect the entire economy. Recently, global oil markets witnessed a dramatic shift as crude oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel,…

The Independent UK

Brent crude oil briefly tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns

The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, has topped $100 a barrel again, jolting markets just days after it spiked near $120

Aussie shares tumble as oil spikes after tankers struck

Oil prices have surged as the Middle East conflict escalates, overshadowing a plan to release millions of barrels of crude reserves to shore up supply.

Nasdaq Rises Amid Middle East Uncertainty: Stock Market Today

Governments and global organizations are responding to the threat of a potential energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Oil Market Volatility Eases After Initial Supply Shock From Iran Conflict

Oil prices eased after briefly surging above $100 as fears of major supply disruptions from the Iran conflict began to calm.

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