World Business NewsMiddle East conflict moves from fringe risk to top investor concern
Potential for a power struggle in Iran magnifies risks; Markets have not priced in wider geopolitical fallout, analysts say
Mar 2, 2026
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TradeHundreds of ships, including LNG vessels, drop anchor in Middle East Gulf, data shows
Tankers clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf oil producers, including Iraq and Saudi Arabia, as well as LNG exporter Qatar
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsDubai bullion hub faces gold shipment freeze as flights grounded over Iran strikes
Impact on global supply depends on length of hostilities, sources say
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsThousands of flights cancelled as Iran conflict upends global air travel
Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi airports closed or restricted as airlines suspend services and reroute globally; Thousands of passengers stranded in airports around the world
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsOPEC+ crude output boost ignored with duration of Hormuz disruption key
Brent jumps 13.6% to 12-month high of $82.37 per barrel before easing to $79.10 in early Asian trade
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsGold climbs 2% as US-Israel strikes on Iran raise regional temperature
Spot gold rises 1.72% to $5,368.09, futures up 2.58% to $5,382.60; silver gains 1.68% to $95.35, platinum $2,382.15 and palladium $1,790.60
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsOil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say
Brent jumps to $80 a barrel in over-the-counter trade; Gulf oil flows disrupted after US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Mar 2, 2026
World Business NewsIran strikes shake Gulf business hubs amid regional conflict
Airports, ports hit; Gulf stock markets tumble; Ramadan corporate networking disrupted
Mar 1, 2026
World Business NewsOPEC+ approves minor oil hike as Gulf conflict disrupts supplies
April output to rise 206,000 bpd; Brent nears $80 amid Strait of Hormuz shutdowns
Mar 1, 2026
World Business NewsAsian shares fall, yen and Treasuries rise as AI, Iran concerns weigh
Yen rallies as geopolitical risks drive haven bids; Tech stocks pressured by high valuations; China to scrap FX reserves for some contracts
Feb 27, 2026
World Business NewsGold steady as drop in US Treasury yields offsets firm dollar
Gold set for a monthly gain of over 6%; Silver, platinum, palladium also on track for a monthly rise
Feb 27, 2026
World Business NewsOil heads for weekly decline as US, Iran extend talks
OPEC+ mulls 137,000 bpd oil output hike for April, sources say
Feb 27, 2026