Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping Oil prices have jumped past $100 a barrel as the Iran war disrupts oil production and shipping in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 8
Oil prices rocket in biggest weekly gain for six years as Middle East conflict escalates Warnings issued that oil and gas production in the Gulf could be halted entirely in the coming days, as commodity prices and stock markets are being hammered The Independent UK · Mar 6
Dow Drops 453 Points as Crude Oil Tops $90: Stock Market Today Rising energy prices and a stalling employment situation have markets weighing the unwelcome prospect of stagflation. Kiplinger · Mar 6
Iran war pushes oil price above $90, threatening rise in global inflation Reports Kuwait was cutting output pushed up cost of barrel of Brent crude to highest weekly gain since Covid pandemic began The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Stock markets tumble as oil prices surge in biggest weekly gain since 2020 Benchmark Brent crude prices shot up by as much as another 7% to over 91 US dollars a barrel at one stage. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street's losses, as oil edges lower Asia shares are mixed following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024 The Independent UK · Mar 6
Middle East war wipes $120b from local share market Australia's share market has posted its worst weekly drop in almost a year, as oil prices continue to surge on the back of widening conflict in the Middle East. AAP · Mar 6
White House In Crisis Mode As Gas Prices Surge, Iran War Widens And Americans Left Stranded Overseas The escalating conflict with Iran is causing global oil shocks, diplomatic crises, and economic disruptions, affecting energy markets and American citizens abroad. International Business Times UK · Mar 5
Stock market falls resume as US-Israel war with Iran drives up oil and gas prices FTSE 100 and France’s CAC down 1.5%; Germany’s DAX and Italy’s FTSE MIB down 1.6%; the Dow Jones was down 2% The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown Hopes of potential de-escalation in the Middle East and US assurances around crude supply have supported a lift in equities, despite a fresh wave of attacks. AAP · Mar 5
Stocks Bounce in a Buy-the-Dip Session: Stock Market Today Mega-cap stocks led a rebound on Wall Street Wednesday, with Nvidia, Amazon and Tesla among the big winners. Kiplinger · Mar 4
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) Shares Dip Modestly in Early Trading Ahead of Key Earnings Release RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., widely known as Saudi Aramco, edged lower in early trading on the Tadawul exchange Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's gains as investors positioned ahead of the company's full-year 2025 earnings report later this week. International Business Times · Mar 4
Aussie shares dive as investors brace for energy shock Australia's share market has plunged as surging oil prices dimmed the global growth outlook and dragged on industrial metals producers. AAP · Mar 4
Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,100 Points as Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Surges to Multi-Year Highs NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,100 points in early trading on March 3, 2026, as the deepening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran triggered a sharp global risk-off move, sending oil prices soaring and reigniting inflation fears across Wall Street. International Business Times · Mar 3
Kiplinger · Mar 3 Dow Cuts 1,277-Point Drop as Trump Tames Energy Threat: Stock Market Today Tuesday's price action was volatile as market participants reacted to the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall
AAP · Mar 3 Australian shares drop as conflict realities set in ASX shares have given way after an optimistic start to the week as investors braced for more impacts of the Middle East conflict on oil prices and inflation.
The Guardian - US · Mar 2 US markets see-saw as investors keep close eye on Iran war Major US indexes recover after falls earlier in the day amid concerns of rising gas prices
Kiplinger · Mar 2 Stocks Recover from Massive Morning Drop: Stock Market Today Stocks hit their session lows early Monday in reaction to U.S. airstrikes on Iran, but quickly bounced.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 British Airways owner IAG sees stock price plummet as FTSE 100 falls in wake of Iran strikes The prices of oil and gold have gone up but stock markets are heading in the opposite directions as investors weigh the uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions rattle global supply Oil prices have jumped as tanker disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz raise fears about supply shortages from the Persian Gulf
International Business Times · Mar 2 Saudi Aramco Stock Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following Drone Strike on Ras Tanura Refinery Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., commonly known as Saudi Aramco, climbed sharply in recent trading sessions as escalating Middle East tensions, including a reported drone strike on one of its key facilities, rattled regional markets while boosting investor interest in the world's largest oil producer.
The Times of India · Mar 2 UAE gold prices jump over Dh10 as US–Iran tensions escalate in Middle East Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge…
Evening Standard · Mar 2 FTSE 100 Live 02 March: Oil and gas prices surge, banks retreat in weaker index Oil prices have surged and the FTSE 100 index is 1% lower amid the conflict in the Middle East.
AAP · Mar 2 Aussie shares claw back losses but Iran conflict weighs Strength in energy, mining and consumer staples stocks has capped the impact of US-led attacks against Iran on the local bourse, but major uncertainty remains.