More than $200b evaporates from Aussie market since war The Middle East war continues to wreak havoc on equities as surging oil prices hammer global growth hopes and light a match under inflation expectations. AAP · Mar 13
Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479 The Guardian - AU · Mar 13
Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The Conversation · Mar 13
Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes. Evening Standard · Mar 13
As Crude Oil Prices Whipsaw, Buy These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Now With WTI swinging as high as $119 before settling in the mid‑$90s on Hormuz disruption, Westlake Chemical Partners, SunCoke Energy, and AngloGold Ashanti give income investors a rare combination of high yields, low betas, and real‑asset exposure that can cushion portfolios if energy-driven volatility sticks around. Barchart · Mar 12
US navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats, says treasury secretary Scott Bessent said Chinese tankers have passed through the Strait in what he claimed was a sign Tehran ‘have not mined’ the passage The Independent UK · Mar 12
Cotton Closes with Slight Gains on Thursday Cotton futures saw mostly higher trade at Thursday’s close, as may was the exception down 3 points, with the rest up 7 to 25 points. Crude oil was up $9.15 to $96.40, with the US dollar index up $0.535 to 99.760. Export Sales data showed 253,177 RB of cotton sold... Barchart · Mar 12
Soybeans Hold onto Thursday Rally Soybeans slipped back from the midday highs, as contracts were still 2 ½ to 13 ¼ cents higher, led by the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/4 cents at $11.52 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.90 to $4.80, with Soy Oil futures were... Barchart · Mar 12
Corn Closes with Thursday Gains Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts fractionally to 4 cents higher across the board. March expires on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents to $4.19 ¾. Crude oil was up another $9.15 on Thursday to add to some spillover support. Export... Barchart · Mar 12
Chevron Hits New Highs Due to Oil's Rally, But Is It Sustainable? Chevron has hit record highs thanks to soaring oil prices, but easing tensions or government intervention could quickly take the steam out of the rally. MarketBeat · Mar 12
Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi… The Times of India · Mar 12
Eon Resources Stock Jumps on Oil Hedging Announcement. Is High-Flying EONR a Buy Here? Eon Resources stock skyrocketed as the company announced expansion of its oil hedging program. Here’s why EONR shares still remain unattractive to own in 2026. Barchart · Mar 12
Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor. Euronews · Mar 12
Stocks Slump on Iran War and Credit Woes The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.73%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.49%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 12
Kiplinger · Mar 12 Dow Dives 739 Points as Oil Prices Spike: Stock Market Today Surging oil prices sparked another volatile session for stocks on Thursday – and exacerbated worries of rising inflation.
Latin Times · Mar 12 Venezuela Scrambles to Lure Oil Experts Back Home as U.S. Pushes to Revive Industry: 'We're Already in a War for Talent' Venezuela's effort to revive its oil industry faces a critical obstacle: a shortage of skilled workers after decades of economic collapse and political turmoil drove thousands of engineers, geologists and technicians abroad, a new report details.
Fortune · Mar 12 Exxon, Chevron, and other US oil and gas producers and refiners hit all-time-high stock values amid Iran war while consumers pay the price The U.S. aims to fill gaps in global oil and gas demand from the Iran war, but big worldwide shortfalls mean big profits.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Morning Mail: Iran vows to fight on, capital gains tax benefit in wealthy suburbs, drone surveillance fears First message in the name of new supreme leader says Iran will continue oil blockade; richest Australians take bulk of CGT discount, report says
The Times of India · Mar 12 US-owned oil tanker set ablaze in attack in Iraq, Indian crew dead; another ship hit A US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked near Basra in Iraq on Wednesday, claiming the life of an Indian crew member. Another ship, Malta-flagged ‘Zefyros’ owned by a Greek entity, was also attacked.
Barchart · Mar 12 Crude Oil Surges as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.48 (+9.72%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1763 (+6.32%). Energy prices settled sharply higher on Thursday due to comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz...
Barchart · Mar 12 Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Carry-Over Support from Crude Oil's Surge April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.024 (+0.75%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday rallied in sympathy with crude oil and European gas prices amid the Iran war, which is dragging on. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait...
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’
The Independent UK · Mar 12 British troops in Iraq shoot down Iranian drones after base attacked Ministers say Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ is supporting Iranian drone strikes
Barchart · Mar 12 Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Crude Oil Soars May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.91%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.17%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday but remained below Monday's 2-month highs. Thursday's +7% surge in crude oil prices (CLK26 ) was supportive for...
Barchart · Mar 12 Soybeans Extending Rally on Thursday Soybeans are posting double digit gains in the front months on Thursday, up 14 to 17 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 14 3/4 cents at $11.54. Soymeal futures are up $3.70 to $5.30, with Soy Oil futures are up 30 to 40 points at midday....