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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - US

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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.

Kiplinger

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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…

The Times of India

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.

Evening Standard

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.

AAP

Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure

Markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump

The Guardian - UK

UAE petrol prices March 2026: Will February’s dip last? Here’s what you need to know

As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.

The Times of India

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Australia's biggest oil and gas producer has posted record output, but a global supply glut and the energy transition could hinder future profits.

AAP

Stock markets stumble as global trade faces more Trump tariff uncertainty

US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices after European losses

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Trump threatens ‘more powerful and obnoxious’ tariffs, amid confusion in UK and EU; Wall Street drops – as it happened

Markets slide after EU halts ratification of US trade deal, as businesses prepare for new 15% global tariff to start tomorrow

AAP

Aussie equities push lower as tariff threat returns

Reignited US tariff threats have prompted local investors to take some profits as gold stocks continue to prove their value when uncertainty takes hold.

Kiplinger

Stocks Shrug Off Tariff Ruling, Weak GDP: Stock Market Today

Market participants had plenty of news to sift through on Friday, including updates on inflation and economic growth and a key court ruling.

AAP

Aussie shares edge lower after record-breaking week

The local bourse maintained most of its gains in a week that delivered a new intraday peak as interim results showed plenty of growth left in Australian majors.

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Stocks Drop as Iran Worries Ramp Up: Stock Market Today

President Trump said he will decide within the next 10 days whether or not the U.S. will launch military strikes against Iran.

The Independent UK

Oil prices are already starting to jump as threat of war against Iran lingers

President Trump said that Iran must make a deal with the U.S. or ‘bad things will happen’

The Times of India

Will US attack Iran this weekend? What prediction market is betting on

Prediction markets are showing a rising belief among traders that the United States might carry out a military strike on Iran as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays and gold prices fall

Asian markets are higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

Kiplinger

Passive Muni Investors: Is Your Strategy Missing the Mark?

Passive investments in municipal bonds are popular, but do they come at a cost? Two recent examples show why an active approach can be more favorable.

Kiplinger

Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its run above 50,000 on Monday and there are plenty of catalysts to keep the 30-stock index climbing.

The Guardian - UK

BP faces calls for new strategy to end period of turbulence

Full-year results expected to reveal weaker profits as company also faces investor pressure over climate U-turn

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