Trump needs an exit strategy in Iran as $100 oil looms over the midterms Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Mar 24
New Iranian missile strikes rubbish Trump’s claim of ‘productive talks’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 24
UK business growth ‘slowed to a crawl’ due to war in Middle East, survey shows Businesses blamed the US-Israel war with Iran for souring customer demand, pushing up prices and disrupting their global supply chains. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Want to understand why Trump is still bombing Iran? Look to Nixon and Vietnam Richard Nixon’s strategy was about shielding his own reputation. Now Trump needs a face-saving exit of his own The Guardian - US · Mar 24
Iran War Escalates As Missiles Hit Israel, Talks Denied And Global Energy Shock Deepens Iranian missiles struck central Israel, including the Tel Aviv area, injuring civilians and causing significant damage, while Israeli forces continued targeting Iranian military infrastructure and proxy positions across the region. International Business Times · Mar 24
JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in place The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
S&P Futures Waver as Concerns Over Middle East Conflict Persist, U.S. PMI Data in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as optimism over a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict wanes. Barchart · Mar 24
Trump’s rising Iran War price tag The Pentagon requests more than $200 billion for the war while the White House hasn't articulated a clear objective Salon · Mar 24
First time buyers face £1200 jump in mortgage bills as war in Iran brings havoc to market Lenders have been forced to reprice their deals faster than at any time since the mini-Budget in 2022 because of the turmoil in the gilts market Evening Standard · Mar 24
Is the World Heading for an Energy Lockdown in 2026? Oil Prices, Blackouts, and What's Really Coming The crisis stems from escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the critical choke point. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
Is the Iran war pushing Europe into a stagflation crisis? The Iran conflict has handed Europe its most punishing economic combination in years — stagflation. With input costs surging, output stalling and confidence collapsing, the ECB's window of stability seems to have closed. Euronews · Mar 24
How popular tourist destinations outside of the Middle East are being affected by the Iran conflict Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week. Euronews · Mar 24
UK drivers hit with £307m fuel bill after Trump’s Iran war as diesel price climbs to three-year high Inflation fears as petrol prices soar – but Reeves says no help yet for millions facing higher energy bills The Independent UK · Mar 24
Hunt for ‘blood oil inside traders' who made millions from Trump’s halt on energy strikes in Iran war In Britain, the City watchdog is being urged to investigate if there has been any insider trading here linked to Trump’s war Evening Standard · Mar 24
The Independent UK · Mar 24 UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 The Oil Crisis You Haven't Heard About: Why Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines Face an Energy Emergency The US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts global oil markets, causing fuel shortages in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines manage the crisis and its effect on supply chains and oil prices.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24 UK politics: Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate after he described Jewish security group as ‘cosplayers’ – as it happened Labour and Liberal Democrats welcome suspension of Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire mayoral candidate, after derogatory remarks about Jewish group
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.
Euronews · Mar 24 US President Donald Trump says US in negotiations with Iran 'right now' to end war On Monday, Trump claimed his administration has been negotiating with Iran "for a long time" and believes a deal to end the war is close, saying Iran "means business."
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
Euronews · Mar 24 Europeans acting 'cowardly' for not joining war against Iran, former PM Bennett says Bennett says Europeans are ungrateful, leaving the US and Israeli to do 'all the hard work' against Iran in comments to Euronews. The EU called for de-escalation and respect for international law in Brussels summit.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 PHOTO ESSAY: Life goes on underground in Israel, in scenes both real and surreal When sirens and cellphone alerts blare warnings of missiles incoming from Iran, people in Israel stream into shelters, turning parking garages, metro stations and basements into temporary communities.
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 Times of India · Mar 24 Is Ghalibaf Iran’s next leader backed by US? Who Trump is really talking to The Trump administration is reportedly exploring Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential interlocutor — and even a possible future leader — as it signals a shift from military pressure to a negotiated endgame.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 New Zealand to give cash payments to some families as US-Iran war deepens fuel crisis Just 47 days of combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks left in New Zealand