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Record Europe air passenger numbers reported despite Middle East conflict

A record 37,640 flights crossed the skies on 10 July

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal

In the aftermath of the war in the Middle East, coal from Australia seems a safer bet than gas from other sources, a major producer of the fossil fuel says.

AAP · Sep 15

🔴 Middle East live: Pentagon report says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on.

France 24 · Sep 15

Gold, silver prices retreat as oil prices surge, inflation and rate-hike concerns mount

Gold and silver prices declined on September 14, 2026, as surging oil prices and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike fueled inflation concerns. Concurrently, oil prices rose 4% due to supply fears amid Middle East tensions.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Xi skips Brics dinner as summit struggles to agree on Ukraine and Middle East conflicts

Analysts say muted language reflects deep divisions within expanding bloc with India pursuing behind-the-scenes diplomacy

The Independent UK · Sep 14

FIIs sell Indian shares worth Rs 14,475 crore in Sept; analyst warns soaring bond yields may deepen selloff

Foreign investors sold Indian equities worth Rs 14,475 crore in September as oil prices and global bond yields surged amid escalating Middle East tensions. Analysts warned that further rises in US Treasury yields could intensify FPI outflows and pressure equities.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Trump’s ‘little war’ with Iran just got a lot bigger

Trump’s strategy of economically strangling Iran may be increasing rather than reducing the risk of a wider Middle East war. As Tehran and its Houthi allies threaten shipping around both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, the conflict could outlast Trump’s presidency and reshape the regional balance of power.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

When it comes to crude oil prices, it's all about location, location, location

Crude oil prices show a significant divergence as conflict escalates in the Middle East. Barrels facing transit risks are heavily discounted, while freely moving oil commands premiums. The Bab el-Mandeb strait's potential closure and pipeline attacks are impacting global supply routes. Oil outside the Persian Gulf is increasingly expensive, especially…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Oil Price Today (September 14): Crude oil jumps 3% to near $108/barrel as Middle East tensions escalate. What are analysts warning?

Oil prices experienced a significant spike on Monday, approaching $108 per barrel, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Recent attacks on vessels in the Gulf have left global energy markets uneasy, compounded by the closure of a vital Saudi oil pipeline. Experts foresee oil prices potentially climbing to $120…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies

During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline as a safety measure. The escalating conflict in the…

The Times of India · Sep 13