FTSE 100 ends down as oil rises while Iran war remains in deadlock The FTSE 100 closed down just 4.82 points at 9,967.35. Evening Standard · Mar 27
From Kharg to Qeshm: 6 Iranian Islands Trump may target amid Strait of Hormuz tensions The US is reportedly considering military options against Iran, focusing on key Persian Gulf islands vital for oil exports and naval control. Plans reportedly include ground and bombing operations, with potential targets like Kharg Island, a major oil hub, and Larak Island, crucial for Strait of Hormuz monitoring. Seizing these… The Times of India · Mar 27
Soybeans Selling the Fact Following RVO Announcement Soybeans are trading with contracts 9 to 10 cents lower in the front months and deferreds down 3 to 5 cents, The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 9 cents at $10.91 1/4. Soymeal futures are showing $4 to $5 losses at midday, with Soy Oil futures 21... Barchart · Mar 27
Cotton Rallying on Friday Cotton futures are trading with 42 to 70 point gains across the front months on Friday. The US dollar index was $0.207 higher at $99.915. Crude oil is up $4.32 on the day to $98.80. Export Sales data now has the 9.556 million RB of combined cotton sales and shipments... Barchart · Mar 27
Investors urged to be patient as stock markets rattled by Iran war The U.S. stock market has a proven record of recovering from every major downturn The Independent UK · Mar 27
Our fossil fuel economy is a house of cards and Trump's war in Iran is about to topple it. The need for a clean energy transition has never been clearer. Trump's war in Iran is the embodiment of everything that's wrong with our dependence on fossil fuels — and it's highlighting just how vital the transition to renewables is. LiveScience · Mar 27
Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico The Independent UK · Mar 27
US-Iran war in numbers: Thousands killed and billions spent as fragile ceasefire takes effect IN FOCUS: Iran and the US have agreed a temporary ceasefire after 39 days of war. James C. Reynolds reports on the costs of the conflict to date The Independent UK · Mar 27
A survivor's guide to maintaining blonde hair at home without the damage Writer Georgie Darling has spent years trialling the best blonde haircare to make her locks shine — these are the ones that made the cut Evening Standard · Mar 27
Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week. Evening Standard · Mar 27
The Iran war could drag into 2027, analyst warns. The economic fallout is just getting started “The Middle East war now appears to be broadening and deepening,” Capital Alpha Partners analyst Byron Callan said in a note on Thursday. Fortune · Mar 27
Trump's War in Iran Risks Ruining His Entire Foreign Policy The president’s attempt to manage the consequences of the war is adding wrinkles to his diplomatic goals in Ukraine, China, and other countries. Reason · Mar 27
Crude Oil Continues Higher as Wars Disrupt Global Oil Supplies May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +2.96 (+3.13%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0370 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports will... Barchart · Mar 27
Jimmy Kimmel on Mike Johnson’s new award for Trump: ‘You can almost feel his spine exiting his body’ Late-night hosts discussed the Republican party’s inaugural ‘America First’ award and a disturbing new animal story involving RFK Jr The Guardian - US · Mar 27
Fortune · Mar 27 The big stock market correction that Trump can’t talk his way out of is official TACO is over as the 10-year Treasury yield spikes and the Nasdaq sinks over 10% from its peak.
Barchart · Mar 27 Stocks Falter as Iran War Pushes Energy Prices and Bond Yields Higher The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.12%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Analysis: 1 month into war, Iran is using insurgent tactics and holding the world economy hostage One month into their war with Iran, the United States and Israel find themselves confronting an opponent that fights more like an insurgency than a nation
Barchart · Mar 27 Why Did Gold Melt Down? The April gold futures contract has lost as much as $1,528.80 since late January, all while the world seems to be falling apart at the seems. The question is why?
Euronews · Mar 27 EU ministers weigh oil price cap and windfall tax to rein in soaring energy costs Ahead of a ministerial meeting in Brussels, the European Commission urged EU finance ministers to keep energy relief measures short-term while staying on track with decarbonisation goals.
Barchart · Mar 27 Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Protracted Iran War The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a 1-week high and is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today’s +3% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher, potentially...
Barchart · Mar 27 Exxon Mobil Is Now More Expensive Than Nvidia Stock. What Gives, and How Should You Play XOM Here? Oil stocks like Exxon Mobil are now priced like AI leaders such as Nvidia. But at these elevated levels, is XOM still a buy for investors today?
Barchart · Mar 27 Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Rise on Concern About a Protracted Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.87%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.94%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.90%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Mar 27 UK supermarket boss warns fuel supply is ‘tight’ as petrol prices soar above 150p a litre The UK’s second-largest fuel retailer has seen ‘bumper demand’ from drivers reacting to price volatility
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 Blink and miss: Trump’s tactic of threats first and U-turn later is proving stale in Iran war President’s move, dubbed Trump Always Chickens Out, appears to have soured as he loses hold on situation in Iran
The Times of India · Mar 27 Havana on edge again: How a Russian tanker, US blockade, and a fuel-starved island are pushing Cuba back into Cold War shadows A Russian tanker carrying oil is heading towards Cuba, intensifying a geopolitical standoff with the US. This move challenges America's de facto oil blockade on the island, which is facing an energy crisis. The situation echoes the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting Cuba's enduring strategic importance and testing US resolve in…