Iran war pushes oil above $100 as Europe gas prices double
Greece’s central bank cut its 2026 growth forecast to 1.9% and raised its inflation outlook to 3.1% as higher oil and gas prices hit forecasts.
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Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage for "enemy-linked" ships
Iran told the U.N. maritime agency Hormuz stays open except for “enemy-linked” ships, and it said vessels must coordinate security arrangements with Tehran to pass.
Tehran rebuffs diplomatic off-ramp in Iran war’s fourth week
Regional officials call the Strait of Hormuz Tehran’s key leverage, letting Iran raise global economic costs even after heavy losses in the U.S.-Israel conflict.
Premier Li pitches China as steadier partner at China Development Forum
China told multinational executives it will promote balanced trade and address surplus concerns during a tariff truce with the US.
Oil spike rattles markets; Brent at $112 and 10-year yield at 4.39%
US stocks and bonds fell as Brent oil settled at $112.19 and the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.39%, while gold slid more than 10% for the week.
U.S. Treasury lifts sanctions on Iranian oil cargoes through April 19
The Treasury Department temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil at sea, letting cargoes loaded by March 20 sell to most countries through April 19.
Strait of Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt amid Iranian attack threat
Trump warned he would target Iranian power plants unless Iran fully opened the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Middle East conflict hits March PMI forecasts worldwide
March PMIs are expected to slip as the Middle East conflict lifts energy costs and weakens business sentiment.
Iran war: markets signal inflation fears, not a safe-haven rush
Brent crude settled at $112.19 a barrel, the 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.39% and the S&P 500 fell 1.51% as markets weighed oil-driven inflation.
Strait of Hormuz closure sends oil to post‑Ukraine highs
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran choked Persian Gulf shipments and closed the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices jumped to levels not seen since 2022.