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IEA approves largest-ever oil reserve release of 400m barrels amid Iran crisis

The 32-member International Energy Agency has unanimously agreed to release 400 million oil barrels from its global strategic reserves in an attempt to prevent supply disruptions and ease market fears caused by Iran war shortages.

Euronews

Rachel Reeves admits Middle East conflict ‘certainly not good’ for economy

The Chancellor indicated the government could intervene on energy costs if the conflict spiralled

The Independent UK

Trade disruption from Iran war ‘not good for the British economy’, Reeves says

The Chancellor called for rapid de-escalation of the conflict to protect the UK economy.

Evening Standard

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IEA orders largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce crude price

Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Energy Commissioner teases 'more measures' as prices soar on Iran war

EU energy chief says the executive can do more to abate prices while calling on member states to cut taxes on electricity immediately. Oil and gas prices have soared as a result of the war in Iran and its retaliation on the Gulf countries, halting the flow of energy along…

Euronews

Stocks End Slightly Lower as T-note Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday fell -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.04%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.11%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26 ) rose...

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Dollar Closes Little Changed as Oil Prices Plunge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday spent most of the day on the downside, then recovered a bit in the afternoon, ending little changed. The dollar came under downward pressure from Tuesday's nearly -12% plunge in oil prices, which was dovish for Fed policy. However, the dollar had underlying...

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$120 oil had markets terrified, but Trump’s two-sentence response flipped everything on its head

A much welcome development.

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How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war?

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond

The Guardian - UK

Crude Prices Plunge as President Trump Insists War Will End Soon

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) is down -10.78 (-11.37%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is down -0.1752 (-6.24%). April WTI crude oil on Monday rallied to a 3.75-year nearest-futures high of $119.48 but has since fallen back to the $84-per-barrel area. Crude oil prices spiked higher to $119.48...

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Stocks Move Higher as Oil Prices Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26...

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Dollar Trades Mildly Lower as Oil Prices Plunge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is mildly lower by -0.14%. The dollar is trading lower on today's sharp decline in oil prices, which is dovish for Fed policy. However, the dollar has underlying support from today's +2.3 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield. Today's existing home sales report...

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'Self-defeating': EU and US clash over Russia sanctions relief as prices soar

Granting sanctions relief to Russia would be "self-defeating", Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said after Donald Trump's announcement.

Euronews

Stocks Pressured By Higher Bond Yields and Persian Gulf Strikes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.16%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26...

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The Guardian - UK

UK, Germany and Italy ‘working together’ to navigate commercial shipping through strait of Hormuz - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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The Trump admin scrambles to respond after an Israeli oil field strike unexpectedly sends fuel prices soaring

The first major tension between the alies since the war began.

Evening Standard

Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict

On Monday morning, the FTSE 100 joined the other major financial markets with a firm slump, dipping by as much as 1.7%.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘upward inflationary pressure’ caused by Iran war

The Chancellor said she was ready to support a ‘co-ordinated release’ of international oil reserves.

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Euronews

EU ministers eye oil reserves to contain energy prices and inflation as Iran war rages

Ministers are exploring measures to curb energy prices and inflation at a series of meetings in Brussels, with the release of oil reserves being discussed. Germany stated that it supports keeping the option on the table, but emphasised that now is not the right time to use it.

Euronews

G7 'not there yet' on releasing oil reserves as Iran war drives price surge

After oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel overnight, finance ministers from the G7 countries held a conference call on Monday but did not agree on releasing oil stockpiles to stabilise the market.

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Crude Prices Surge after Israel Bombs Iranian Fuel Depots

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +5.49 (+6.04%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0878 (+3.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sharply higher after Israel on Saturday bombed 30 Iranian oil depots. In addition, Saudi Arabia became the latest Middle East oil producer...

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Donald Trump calls the biggest oil surge since 1983 a ‘very small price to pay’ – ‘only fools’ would disagree

Ain’t that reassuring?

International Business Times UK

Trump Dismisses Oil Spike Fears and Calls Critics 'Fools' as Other Countries Scramble for Oil Reserves

US President Trump downplays the crisis, calling it a minor sacrifice for global security. But the recent escalation in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in oil prices, prompting an emergency meeting among G7 leaders.

Fortune

Oil over $100, markets in freefall, and Iran's new Supreme Leader is Trump's 'worst case' scenario

Finance ministers from the G7 are set to meet at 8:30 a.m. New York time to discuss releasing reserves held by the International Energy Agency.

Evening Standard

Ministers eye new energy support as Iran war sends prices soaring

Derek Lickorish, chairman of electricity and gas firm Utilita, has warned ‘we just don't know’ how high gas prices will go

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