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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Conflict Lifts Oil, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.62%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.61% this morning as the escalating Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher and weighs on risk appetite.

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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,…

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Over a barrel: what does the energy crisis caused by the Iran war mean for UK households?

With the flow of oil from the Middle East drying up and energy prices skyrocketing, the economic outlook is grim. Jonathan Prynn looks at the options facing Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

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Why UK Banned Iran-Linked Al Quds March: Police Warn of Dangerous Clashes Amid Middle East Crisis

Why the UK Home Secretary banned the Al Quds march in London, citing public safety concerns amid Middle East tensions. Learn about the risks of violent clashes and their impact on local communities.

International Business Times UK

Iran war briefing: WHO warns of ‘unprecedented’ catastrophe in Middle East

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The Independent UK

On the Beach warns of big fall in holiday bookings to the Middle East

Company suspends profits guidance amid huge uncertainty about the timing of the conflict

Evening Standard

Largest ever oil reserves released as Iran war fuels price rises

The Middle East conflict has seen oil prices surge as the flow of oil tankers has effectively stopped

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Nearly 20,000 French nationals brought home since start of Middle East war

Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since war erupted on 28 February, according to the government. Some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf and Middle East when the United States and Israel launched their strikes on Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Bulletin AM briefing: Oil prices climb and questions over Mandelson appointment

Oil prices soar again after two tankers struck off coast of Iraq. Government pledges that home heating oil costs must be ‘fair’ amid Middle East crisis. Starmer warned about ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment. NHS trusts facing difficult decisions amid ‘perilous’ financial situation. The costly error that turned PSG-Chelsea clash…

The Independent UK

Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes

The Middle East conflict could prompt the Aussie dollar to plummet and the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates to 15-year highs in 2026, analysts say.

AAP

War creating 'largest' oil shock in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets

The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel.

Radio France Internationale

Iran war hits tourism across Middle East: How much could the region be losing?

The war in Iran is now inflicting heavy economic damage across the wider Middle East, with the region’s tourism and travel industry losing an estimated $600 million a day as airspace closures and security fears disrupt international travel.

The Times of India

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.

AAP

Starmer pledges that home heating oil costs must be ‘fair’ amid Middle East crisis

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International Business Times UK

Israel's Hidden Agenda: Secretly Wanting USA to Lose This War, YouTuber Claims

A new geopolitical analysis claims Israel secretly wants the United States to lose a prolonged Middle East ground war, aiming to become the region's sole superpower.

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘will not tolerate’ energy companies exploiting Middle East crisis for profit

Global oil prices have risen sharply in response to the conflict

Evening Standard

Second government charter flight from the Middle East lands in Dublin

Almost 200 Irish citizens were on the flight from Abu Dhabi.

Axios

After Iran war panic, U.S. scales back Middle East evacuations as demand drops

The State Department says it has completed more than three dozen charter flights to evacuate Americans.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: strikes on ships raise stakes in Middle East, royal commission shock, art’s forgotten ‘genius’

Iran hits shipping in the strait of Hormuz prompting massive release of oil reserves; Dennis Richardson quits inquiry after two weeks

The Conversation

These are shaky times for oil markets. An expert explains what a prolonged war will mean for prices

The US-Israel strikes on Iran have launched one of the most dramatic conflicts in the Middle East in living memory. Aside from military targets, Iranian forces have attacked commercial shipping and infrastructure in the region. The objective is simple: to disrupt oil exports and weaken its opponents’ economies.

International Business Times UK

EU Bets on Nuclear Tech to Shield Consumers From Energy Prices Amid Middle East Crisis

The EU is accelerating small modular reactor development to boost energy security and manage prices as global tensions and economic rivalries reshape Europe's energy future.

The Guardian - UK

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy

The Independent UK

Chaos in mortgage market as Middle East conflict causes rates to soar

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The Guardian - UK

Average UK mortgage rate tops 5% as lenders scurry to reprice loans amid Middle East crisis

More than 500 lending products pulled in biggest single upheaval since Liz Truss’s mini-budget in 2022

International Business Times

Middle East War Pushes LPG And Energy Prices Higher, Challenging Consumers And Businesses

Industry data shows U.S. propane prices rose roughly 9–10% in early March 2026, reaching their highest levels in months as traders adjusted to the potential for reduced Middle Eastern volume.

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