When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings The Independent UK · Mar 12
Stocks Retreat Amid Rising Crude Prices and Credit Worries The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.46%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.20%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 12
Watch: Strait of Hormuz, Iran and naval mines — an explosive mix? The narrow Strait of Hormuz is becoming a literal geopolitical landmine. The US wants to control it, but for Iran, the waterway is its ultimate leverage. Who is up for a history lesson? Euronews · Mar 12
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says Pilots reportedly adopting Russian tactics as statement in name of new Iranian supreme leader vows continued attacks on US bases The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Putin’s ‘hidden hands’ may be behind Iran tactics – John Healey John Healey visited the Northwood military headquarters in Hertfordshire. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Keir Starmer ‘working to de-escalate the war’ as Iran vows to avenge its dead Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Treasury to work with NI Executive on heating oil support, Starmer says Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to stop people ‘getting ripped off’ on their energy bills. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Iran Guard Vows to Target Banks, Economic Centres in War Risking Global Economy Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that could have far-reaching effects on the global economy, as tensions rise in the Middle East. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Iran War Triggers 400M Barrel Oil Release as Europe Fears Ukraine-Style Inflation Europe is racing to prevent a new inflation shock after the Iran conflict rattled energy markets, with a historic 400-million-barrel oil release aimed at stabilising prices. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
3 ETFs to Avoid as Oil Shock Hits Markets With oil prices soaring near $100 per barrel, certain sectors are feeling more pain than others. Here are three ETFs to avoid amid oil's market roil. MarketBeat · Mar 12
Oil price escalation could help China grasp more green global leadership With crude oil prices incredibly volatile as the war in Iran continues, some countries are already warning they may run out of oil. The Conversation · Mar 12
Trump promises to release nation’s oil reserves to steady gas prices after his Iran War caused massive spikes Last week, oil surged past the $100-a-barrel milestone, after recording its largest one-week spike since March 1983 The Independent UK · Mar 12
Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Continue to Climb The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.97%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 12
Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests Figures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so far The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Euronews · Mar 12 Global Loss and Damage Fund Offers Hope as Africa Faces Rising Climate Costs {Business Africa} Africa is waiting for real financing from the global Loss and Damage Fund designed to help countries cope with climate-related destruction. From the Strait of Hormuz to African markets: Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing up global oil prices—driving higher fuel and food costs in Africa
Fortune · Mar 12 Recession and stagflation risks are rising due to Iran conflict, as economist warns it’s ‘getting harder to argue disruption will be temporary’ "Clearly, the longer that oil remains at these levels, expectations of a sustained shock will only grow," Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid said.
Fortune · Mar 12 Current price of oil as of March 12, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 12 Climate watchdog urges France to set roadmap to phase out fossil fuels France’s top climate advisory body on Thursday called on the government to set out a precise roadmap for phasing out coal, oil and gas, warning that the country's "ambitious" climate targets will need clearer political backing and stronger implementation.
The Guardian - US · Mar 12 Iran war punctures Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ promise on US gas prices, experts say Fossil fuel supply is more vulnerable to global shocks than renewable power sources and efforts to boost efficiencies
Barchart · Mar 12 Soybeans Continue Double Digit Gains on Thursday Morning Soybeans are trading with 15 to 17 cent gains so far on Thursday. Futures saw gains of 12 to 14 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest showed net new buying, up 15,897 contracts. There were 23 deliveries notices against March futures overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash...
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Cooper flies to Gulf in show of solidarity amid Iranian bombardment The Foreign Secretary’s visit is the first to the region by a UK minister since the outbreak of war at the end of February.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 'We'll make a lot of money,' says Trump as oil price jumps leaving millions facing higher energy, petrol and food bills ‘The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,’ says the US president
The Times of India · Mar 12 'We are simply not ready': US says its military cannot escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz right now America's military is currently unable to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that military assets are focused on Iran's offensive capabilities. Escort operations are expected soon, possibly by month's end. US forces have eliminated Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines near the strait.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 First Thing: Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution
Euronews · Mar 12 Iran strikes neutralise record IEA reserves release as oil tops $100 Oil spiked above $100 a barrel on Thursday following fresh Iranian attacks on Omani oil storage facilities, reversing any downward pressure from the IEA's record release of 400mn barrels announced the previous day.