How oil traders bet millions just minutes before Trump’s Iran ‘peace talks’ post IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 25
Larry Fink says the Iran war ends in one of two extremes: Abundance, growth, and oil at $40 a barrel, or a global recession and years of oil at $150 “I could paint a scenario where I could see, a year from now, oil at $40 a barrel; I could see it above $150—we have two very extreme outcomes,” Fink told the BBC this morning. Fortune · Mar 25
US deploys 2,000 paratroopers from ‘Immediate Response Force’ to Middle East amid escalation: Report Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping… The Times of India · Mar 25
Asia braces for ‘Covid-like’ crisis as impacts from Iran war fuel shortage widen Petrol stations run dry as countries take measures to reserve energy amid uncertainty over ongoing Middle East crisis The Independent UK · Mar 25
Why is UK inflation steady and how will the Iran war affect it? February’s inflation rate of 3% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103. Evening Standard · Mar 25
S&P/ASX 200 Rebounds Sharply, Gaining Nearly 2% as Miners Rally Amid Easing US-Iran War Tensions The S&P/ASX 200 index surged more than 1.8% on Wednesday, closing at approximately 8,538 points after climbing as high as 8,564, as investors welcomed signs of de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict and a strong rebound in mining and energy stocks. International Business Times · Mar 25
Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself The Guardian - US · Mar 25
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Hungary will cut natural gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume Hungary will cut off gas supplies to Ukraine to pressure Kyiv to restore Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline The Independent UK · Mar 25
Europe could face fuel shortage by April as Iran throttles supplies, says Shell boss Wael Sawan warns of pressure on diesel and petrol if strait of Hormuz does not reopen to oil and gas shipping The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
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Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 25
There are no missiles raining down on Havana. But what I saw there was still warfare Trump’s oil blockade is starving the island of vital resources. His brute force isn’t making America great again – it’s breeding resentment across the globe, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Soaring oil prices spark fear of global recession Fears of a global recession have emerged due to soaring prices, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has predicted a global recession if oil prices reach $150 a barrel, citing "profound implications" should Iran remain a threat. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that… The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Iran oil insider trader concern after hundreds of millions are wagered minutes before Trump’s ‘peace talks’ post Surge in global betting on energy markets seen on Monday morning 15 minutes prior to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post announcing ‘productive’ talks with Iran
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Cyprus to ‘seek new security deal’ for UK military bases following strike on RAF Akrotiri Cypriot president has called for ‘open and frank’ discussions over future of UK bases on the island
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Strait of Hormuz Shock: Trump Reveals Iran's 'Huge Gift' as US-Iran Tensions Spike Trump says Iran sent a major oil and gas 'gift' tied to the strategic Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Tehran surge and diplomacy heats up
Evening Standard · Mar 25 Oil prices fall back and global stocks rally amid hopes of Iran war ceasefire Brent crude fell back below 100 US dollars a barrel, down 6% at 98.23 dollars in morning trading on Wednesday, while UK natural gas prices tumbled 8%.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 Stocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan Markets in Asia, Europe and US move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of Hormuz
Euronews · Mar 25 Markets rally, oil prices fall as Trump signals Iran talks Oil prices fell more than 4% and European shares gained on Wednesday on the possibility of a de-escalation in the Iran war.
Fortune · Mar 25 Goldman raises recession odds to 30% on higher inflation, lower GDP outlook as oil prices surge Goldman said it expected six weeks of Hormuz disruption, with Brent crude averaging $105 per barrel in March and $115 in April before retreating to $80.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 25 Inflation in France jumps as Iran war hits growth and spending France is heading for a sharp rise in inflation this spring as soaring oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran erode household purchasing power, with growth expected to slow in early 2026, the national statistics agency said.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan
Euronews · Mar 25 In Orbán's 'unacceptable' veto, António Costa finds his biggest challenge yet With his "unacceptable" veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Viktor Orbán is not only defying his fellow leaders. He is also directly challenging António Costa's authority and credibility as European Council president.
Fortune · Mar 25 Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies Oil above $100. Gas prices up 70%. Every crisis has a different trigger—and the same vulnerability. Europe must become the world's first Electro-Continent.