The escalating war in the Middle East has ratcheted up fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.

Global investors reacted to the weekend strikes in the Middle East by selling U.S. stocks in futures markets. Some assets may benefit, however.

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global crude, could lead to a 1970s-style energy shock.

Brent crude rose by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption

RIYADH: The impact of the war on Iran on global markets is set to be made clear today as numerous exchanges across the world open for the first time since the US-led attack began…

Oil prices jumped as much as 13% to their highest since January 2025, raising the prospect of higher fuel costs for airlines.

Oil prices soared at the opening of the markets on Monday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the movement of crude oil, faces serious disruption.

The escalating war in the Middle East has ratcheted up fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.

U.S. oil prices hit 2024 highs and stocks tumble as the Iran conflict escalates, threatening global markets and inflation.

France updated its nuclear deterrence policy in 30 years, while India has to contend with the possibility of a dent in its remittance flows.

U.S. crude oil hit as much as $80 per barrel Thursday, as the escalating Iran war enters its seventh day and continues disrupting global fuel supplies.