World Business NewsBrent heads for record monthly jump as Iran conflict widens
Brent crude futures jump 2.74% to $115.66 a barrel; Analysts flag concerns over Saudi oil exports from Red Sea
Mar 30, 2026
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HeadlinesIran war shakes global LNG market, Asian prices soar, Pakistan rations energy
Supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz blockade and Qatar’s damaged LNG infrastructure push Asian prices to $25/mmBtu, forcing industrial slowdowns and demand cuts in South Asia
Mar 26, 2026
World Business NewsDollar holds firm as fed rate expectations shift and Middle East tensions cloud outlook
Greenback index rises to 99.641 while traders reassess inflation risks after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Mar 26, 2026
World Business NewsOil edges higher as supply disruptions mount despite rising US stockpiles
Brent climbs above $103 as Strait of Hormuz bottleneck, Russia outages and Iraq output slump fuel market volatility
Mar 26, 2026
World Business NewsUS jury holds Google, Meta liable for $3 million in social media addiction case
Landmark Los Angeles verdict may shape future litigation as regulators and states scrutinize platform design and child safety
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsStocks bounce and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports
Equity markets in Australia, South Korea and Japan rise roughly 2% in morning trade and gold rises 1.6%
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsIran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran note sent to UN, circulated among 176-member global shipping body within two days
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsGold climbs more than 2% on softer dollar, easing fears of higher interest rates
Spot gold rises to $4,587.09 per ounce, US gold futures for April gain 4.2% to $4,586.10; silver up 3.6% to $73.78, platinum 2.2% to $1,978.10, palladium 1.5% to $1,461.56
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsCurrency markets drift as traders sceptical of US efforts to end Iran war
Yen at 158.6 per dollar, aussie near $0.6983, bitcoin rises 1.2% to $70,910
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsTraders bet $500 million on oil price just before Trump's post on delay to Iran attack
Traders bet heavily on crude 15 minutes before Trump announced delay to attack; Oil prices plunged 15% after Trump's post on Iran talks
Mar 25, 2026
World Business NewsOil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption
Brent crude futures drop 5.9% to $98.28, WTI crude futures fall 5.1% to $87.68
Mar 25, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows
Bangladesh and Tajikistan were second and third on the most polluted list
Mar 24, 2026