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March, 2026

• 6 March 2026 11:34 am

  Oil Holds Near Multi-Month Highs as Middle East Conflict Drives Weekly Surge

  

  Oil prices traded near flat in Asian trading on Friday after a sharp rally earlier in the week, with markets still on track for substantial weekly gains as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of global supply disruptions. By 01:49 ET (06:49 GMT), Brent crude futures for May …

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• 6 March 2026 1:47 am

  OIL SURGE: Crude Flirts with Fresh High Above $80 as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Shakes Global Markets

  

  Global oil markets have been jolted by a sudden surge in prices as crude climbed sharply and flirted with a fresh high above the $80 per barrel level for the first time since mid-2024. The move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East that have raised fears of …

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• 6 March 2026 12:06 am

  Oil Shock Sends U.S. Stocks Sliding as Inflation Fears Roar Back

  

  Energy Spike Rattles Global MarketsU.S. stocks retreated sharply on Thursday as a dramatic surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and revived fears that inflation could spiral out of control once again. The pullback came despite a positive start in Asian markets earlier in the day, highlighting the growing anxiety …

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• 5 March 2026 10:59 pm

  Gold Dips as US Dollar Strengthens Amid Middle East Tensions

  

  Gold slid to $5,075 per ounce on Thursday, erasing recent gains as the US Dollar gained strength. Investors turned to the Greenback following solid US jobs data and rising Treasury yields, which overshadowed geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.US Jobs Data Boosts Dollar, Pressures GoldThe latest US labor reports showed …

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• 5 March 2026 10:00 pm

  Pound Slides as Energy Costs and Rate-Cut Uncertainty Weigh

  

  The British Pound weakened on Thursday, trading near 1.333 USD against the US Dollar, down about 0.31% on the day. Markets are cautious as rising gas prices and persistent inflation in the UK make further Bank of England rate cuts less likely this year.The Pound has been trending lower in …

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• 5 March 2026 9:28 pm

  Fragile Calm in Frankfurt: Iran War Clouds Europe’s Economic Outlook

  

  As the US-Iran conflict entered its sixth day on March 5, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring the potential economic fallout on the Eurozone. While direct exposure of European banks to Iran remains limited, indirect risks from rising energy prices and slowing growth pose a significant threat. …

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• 5 March 2026 6:30 pm

  Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Poised to Cut Rates Despite Oil Price Shock

  

  The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve could signal a dramatic shift in the U.S. central bank’s approach to interest rates, even amid rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would replace Jerome Powell when …

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• 5 March 2026 6:03 pm

  US Jobless Claims Hold Steady as Dollar Gains Ground

  

  The latest report from the United States Department of Labor reveals that initial jobless claims remained stable at 213,000 for the week ending February 28, slightly below expectations of 215,000. This figure matches the previous week’s revised number, signaling a consistent trend in new unemployment filings.Meanwhile, the four-week moving average …

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• 5 March 2026 5:25 pm

  NFP Preview: US Payrolls Signal Labor Stability, Bolstering Fed Pause Bets

  

  February US payrolls indicate a continued stabilization in the labor market, supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate stance. Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) are estimated to have slowed to 60,000 new jobs in February, down from January’s unexpectedly strong gain of 130,000. Private sector jobs contribute …

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• 5 March 2026 4:19 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Iran Conflict Weighs on Market Sentiment

  

  U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, despite gains on Wall Street in the previous session. As of 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 55 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

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• 5 March 2026 2:28 pm

  Gold Holds Steady as Stronger Dollar Caps Gains Despite Rising Middle East Tensions

  

  Gold prices traded largely flat on Thursday, giving up earlier gains as the U.S. dollar rebounded, while ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to support safe-haven demand for the precious metal. By 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT), spot gold was little changed at $5,142.98 per ounce, after climbing nearly 1% …

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• 5 March 2026 1:28 pm

  European Stocks Slip as Middle East Conflict Tests Global Economic Resilience

  

  European stocks traded lower on Thursday as investors cautiously monitored the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now entered its sixth day and continues to fuel uncertainty across global markets. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE …

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• 5 March 2026 12:22 pm

  Widespread Power Outage Hits Cuba as Energy Crisis Deepens

  

  A widespread power outage struck most of Cuba on Wednesday, including the capital Havana, after a failure at the country’s largest thermoelectric plant, highlighting the fragile state of the island’s electricity system. State power utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) said the blackout was triggered by an unexpected shutdown at the Antonio …

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