Nasdaq Hits Correction Territory as Meta Slumps: Stock Market Today Mega-cap stocks Meta and Alphabet weighed on the main indexes on Thursday, and surging oil prices didn't help. Kiplinger · Mar 26
FTSE 100 Top 5 Gainers: Next Leads Risers as Index Dips Slightly on March 26 LONDON — Next plc dominated the FTSE 100 gainers Thursday as the blue-chip index edged lower amid renewed oil price volatility and lingering geopolitical uncertainties tied to the Middle East. International Business Times · Mar 26
Asian stocks fall and oil prices rise again as Middle East war shows no signs of relenting Oil prices continue to fluctuate as Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which a fifth of the world’s crude typically passes, remains shut The Independent UK · Mar 26
Australian shares slip as markets mull Iran situation Uncertainty around US-Iranian peace talks have prompted a slightly negative day for Australian stocks, with risk aversion trumping cautious optimism. AAP · Mar 26
Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market Today The main equity indexes were up more than 1% in early trading, but finished with more modest gains on reports Iran rejected a U.S. peace plan. Kiplinger · Mar 25
Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump claimed a 'bombshell' peace deal with Iran was within reach and Tehran signalled limited safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times 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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Oil falls more than 5% and Asian shares gain over Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran Oil prices have fallen more than 5% and Asian shares have gained over possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran The Independent UK · Mar 25
Stocks Slide Again as Crude Oil Controls: Stock Market Today The energy shock is starting to show up in survey data, with a resolution of Middle East oil and gas infrastructure disruptions still well over the horizon. Kiplinger · Mar 24
Oil Prices Surge Again, US Stocks Waver as Iran Rejects US Negotiations Oil prices surged while US equity indexes fell in early Tuesday hours after Iran reportedly rejected America's negotiations efforts. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
Russell 2000 Futures Edge Lower in Early Trading Tuesday as Small-Cap Rally Pauses After Strong Monday Gains Russell 2000 futures traded modestly lower in overnight and early Tuesday trading on March 24, 2026, pulling back slightly after a robust session for small-cap stocks the previous day that saw the benchmark index surge more than 2% and futures contracts post solid gains. International Business Times · Mar 24
Valero Oil Refinery Explosion: Why the Fire Could Send Shockwaves Through US Gas Pumps A massive explosion at Valero Oil Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, has caused a fire and economic concerns. Learn about the impact on gas prices and the ongoing investigation. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
Energy price shock and interest rate rises could cause ‘pronounced’ UK recession, economist warns – as it happened Morgan Stanley warns that UK could fall into a recession at the turn of the year, if energy prices remain high and Bank of England hikes interest rates The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes for Five Days After Announcing 'Productive Talks' — But Iran Denies Any Direct Contact Stay updated on the US-Iran conflict as President Trump pauses military action, claiming productive talks despite Tehran's denial. Learn how this affects global oil prices and market trends. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Oil prices tumble and markets rebound after Trump announces Iran strike pause Brent crude swiftly fell as much as 10% after President Donald Trump said the US would pause strikes for five days.
International Business Times · Mar 23 World Oil Prices Surge to Near $113 as US-Iran Conflict Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Flows on March 23, 2026 Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday amid persistent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with Brent crude benchmark rising to around $113 per barrel as supply fears intensified in the fourth week of hostilities.
International Business Times · Mar 23 Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low Near $4,250 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday, dropping more than 5-6% to hover around $4,200-$4,250 per ounce, marking the metal's lowest levels since late November 2025 and extending a nine-session losing streak.
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran Markets seem particularly attuned to increasing oil prices, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.5% and 2% respectively
Kiplinger · Mar 20 Dow Logs Worst Weekly Losing Streak Since 2023: Stock Market Today The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also extended their weekly losing streaks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 officially entered correction territory.
International Business Times · Mar 20 Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Hits Four-Month Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty SYDNEY — The Australian stock market extended its losing streak Friday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closing at 8,428.40, down 69.40 points or 0.82%, marking a fresh four-month low and its third consecutive weekly decline.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Oil prices ease and Asian shares are mixed as energy supply worries over Iran war remain Asian shares have been mixed following losses on Wall Street, and oil prices have pared earlier gains on the intensifying Iran war, falling back to around $107 per barrel after briefly surging to about $119 a barrel on Thursday
AAP · Mar 20 Aussie shares hit nine-month low as war wipes $270b The bourse is down for a third straight week with more than $270 billion wiped from its market value since US attacks on Iran sparked an energy market crisis.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Asian shares skid as oil tops $111 a barrel and Wall Street slumps Shares have retreated in Asia after a slump on Wall Street as oil prices shot over $110 a barrel
Kiplinger · Mar 18 I'm an Investment Expert: These 5 Steps Can Help You Keep Your Head When Market Volatility Causes Others to Lose Theirs Practical steps like aligning your portfolio risk with your comfort level and securing sufficient liquidity can help you stay focused when markets get erratic.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Asian shares gain and oil slips back despite a barrage of attacks by Iran Asia shares are mostly higher with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea sharply higher