Iran War’s Latest Economic Toll: Oil at $115 a Barrel

Economists and investors are increasingly pricing in a slowdown, or even a global recession, if the fighting drags on.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Lauren Hirsch and Christine Zhang

Oil Leaps Above $115 as Widening War Stokes Growth Fears - WSJ

Oil Leaps Above $115 as Widening War Stokes Growth Fears  WSJ

Need to be extracted from the Middle East? Call your wealth manager

The rich are increasingly relying on financial advisers to get them out of harm’s way during the Iran war

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour’s values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch – UK politics live

UK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on Monday Good morning. Keir Starmer will today chair a meeting in Downing Street on how the government responds to the economic consequences of the Iran war, which has the potential to upend much of what the government is trying to do to improve living standards. And so he is probably not too happy about the fact that this morning he has to attend an event in the West Midlands launc...

By Andrew Sparrow

Trump weighing all options on Iran's Kharg island

The president said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.

By NPR Staff

Rand Paul says he's '50-50' on running for president in 2028, 'thinking about it'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., told "CBS News Sunday Morning" that he is "50-50" on a possible 2028 presidential run based on his opposition to the war against Iran.

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks.

Trump’s Iran war: could Republican rift and Maga discontent doom midterms?

US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran has not only exposed White House decision-making flaws but also “clear cracks” within the Republican Party and his political base, observers in China say, warning of the risks posed to the party’s midterm prospects. As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, mixed signals from Trump and his administration continue to trigger questions about the trajectory of Operation Epic Fury and the exit strategy. Trump has repeatedly claimed victory, most...

By Meredith Chen

Iranian leaders 'do not take any statements from Donald Trump seriously '

The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously. He also tells us about strikes on the capital city. Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.'

By FRANCE24

Oil prices head towards highest close in four years as Iran conflict shows no sign of ending

Crude prices are climbing Monday amid rising uncertainty over when the war in Iran may end.

By Nora Redmond

Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in further rebuke to Trump

The Nato member state says it is not going to be ‘complicit in something that is bad for the world’

By Paolo Laudani and Emma Pinedo

Dalal Street heads for holiday-shortened week amid Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday

Indian stock markets face a shortened trading week with closures on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This marks the end of the financial year on a holiday. Commodity traders on MCX will have a partial opening on Mahavir Jayanti but will be fully closed on Good Friday.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Fears of cable cuts in Red Sea, internet disruptions rise as US-Iran war escalates | Will it impact India?

However, with the US-Iran war escalating daily, the fear of a severe internet outage has increased, especially with the Houthis joining the fight.

Saudi oil pricing in disarray as buyers seek alternatives - The Straits Times

Saudi oil pricing in disarray as buyers seek alternatives  The Straits Times

Spain bars US military flights, escalating tensions with Washington

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Monday, citing military sources. The closure of its airspace, which forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in […]

"If They Pump It...": Iran's Speaker On How To Make Money From Trump's Mood Swings

Ghalibaf's message is not just about trading tactics. It challenges how markets process power and information.

AM Markets Need to Know: 'Project Hail Mary' dominates, Trump could seize Iran's oil, and more

Surge in energy prices pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%

Energy prices climbed by 11.1% in March and were up by 12.3% over the year.

Communicating via conduits: Iran denies talking directly with US

Iran on Monday denied holding any direct talks with the United States, insisting that recent contacts have been limited to messages passed through intermediaries. 'First, we have...

Iran War: US/Israel Escalation and Forceful Iran Retaliation Continue as Trump Says He May Take Iran’s Oil and Pakistan Hosts Talks With Nobody; Mr. Market Finally Waking Up as Brent Rises to $115

Today's Iran war update: Trump fantasies deepen as the US suffers irreparable damage to its military and the global economy takes body blows.

By Yves Smith

PSX falls as oil surge, bond yields rattle investors - Geo News

PSX falls as oil surge, bond yields rattle investors  Geo News

Malaysia well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures amid high oil prices - The Star

Malaysia well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures amid high oil prices  The Star

On America/Israel versus Iran war windfall 

By NICK DAZANG Conflict is inevitable. It defines the affairs of humanity. Sometimes such conflicts are resolved through diplomacy. At other times when diplomacy fails, war takes over. This explains why the Prussian General, and author of ON WAR, Carl von Clausewitz, had said that: “War is continuation of policy(diplomacy)with other means.” But Tsun Tzu, the Chinese […] The post On America/Israel versus Iran war windfall  appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America

Three people have been arrested in connection with a suspected foiled bomb attack on the Bank of America's headquarters in Paris, France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim