‘We are being tested’, Eurogroup president says as oil rises above $100 In an interview with Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, the president of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, stated that the EU is being tested and ministers are quite concerned about the events unfolding as oil currently sits above $100 and the Iran war continues to disrupt energy markets. Euronews · Mar 9
Oil prices latest: Reeves ready to support release of reserves and issues inflation warning over US-Iran war Price of oil has surged since US and Israel launched airstrikes towards Iran 10 days ago The Independent UK · Mar 9
India Urges Dialogue as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Jaishankar Raises Oil Supply Concerns India has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement amid the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressing that dialogue remains the only path to de-escalation. Whats Hot · Mar 9
Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates Brent crude soared by 17% to more than 108 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022. Evening Standard · Mar 9
Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living Sir Keir Starmer said: ‘No matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.’ Evening Standard · Mar 9
G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ over economic impact of Iran war Finance ministers monitoring situation but stop short of agreeing to release emergency oil reserves The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
Stock Market Opens in Deep Red as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Nifty Falls Below 24,000 Indian stock markets started the week on a sharply negative note as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered widespread selling across global markets. Whats Hot · Mar 9
Epstein Files Interest Crashes 95% as War Escalation Dominates Global Attention Interest in the Jeffrey Epstein files has dropped by 95% following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, shifting public focus to geopolitical turmoil International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Soaring global oil prices spark rationing and unrest in South Asia IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 9
Trump's war in Iran sends oil prices spiralling above $100 Stock markets set to open lower again after further sharp rise in oil price Evening Standard · Mar 9
Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further Also in this newsletter: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells Europe Today the EU economy is being "tested" amid the Middle East war, but is "better prepared" following the 2022 energy crisis. Euronews · Mar 9
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel as Dow Futures Crash 900 Points — What It Means for Your Grocery Bill, Petrol, and Savings How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
FTSE 100 Live 09 March: Markets slump as oil price tops $100, inflation fears mount Global stock markets are deep in the red after the Brent Crude oil price this morning soared as high as $119 a barrel. Evening Standard · Mar 9
The Guardian - UK · Mar 9 Rachel Reeves warns fuel retailers not to make ‘excess profits’ from oil crisis; G7 ‘stands ready’ to release crude reserves – as it happens Finance ministers from G7 countries resist pressure to release emergency oil stocks at video call today
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 Oil Prices Prediction Sparks Panic as Crude Hits Over $100 per Barrel: Could It Surge Past $200 This Month? Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising questions about a potential rise to $200. Explore the factors driving this volatility and its impact on global markets.
The Times of India · Mar 9 Bahrain's Bapco declares force majeure after Iran strikes its largest oil facility: What it means Bahrain's state oil company declared force majeure on shipments after Iranian strikes ignited a fire at its largest oil facility. The attack, which caused material damage but no casualties, escalates regional tensions and disrupts vital energy corridors. This development follows a series of strikes on energy installations amid the widening…
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 Oil Prices Hit $100 as Middle East War Threatens 20% of World Oil Supply Crude oil prices hit $110 amid Middle East tensions, risking a global energy crisis. Discover how market volatility impacts global economies and energy supplies.
Fortune · Mar 9 Oil worries and Iran war hammer Asian stocks, with Korea's KOSPI taking the biggest hit Still, analysts see the selling as a "knee-jerk risk-off market reaction."
International Business Times UK · Mar 9 March 2026 Mortgage Rates Near 6%, 15‑Year at 5.50% as Iran War and Job Losses Shake Market — Should You Lock In? Learn how rising oil prices and job losses are pushing mortgage rates to 5.98%. Decide whether to lock in before the Federal Reserve's March meeting. Stay updated with the latest economic insights.
Evening Standard · Mar 9 Iran war LIVE: 'Get out of southeast Turkey,' Americans told as Middle East conflict spirals Global markets gripped by panic on Monday as fears mount over the economic impact of Trump’s war on Iran
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Oil crosses $100 mark amid Iran war as violence erupts at petrol stations in South Asia Surge in energy prices causing rationing and closure of petrol pumps in import-dependent South Asia
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9 Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy? Conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices, economists warn, amid global market turbulence
AAP · Mar 9 Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.
The Times of India · Mar 9 Video shows thick black smoke rising after Iran hits Bahrain's largest BAPCO oil refinery — watch Bahrain's largest oil refinery, Bapco, was hit by an aggressive strike, allegedly by Iran's new hardline leadership. Thick black smoke billowed from the facility in Sitra following reports of injuries and damage. This attack occurred amid escalating regional tensions and follows an earlier Iranian drone and ballistic missile strike on…