That question ceased to be a hypothesis last week. US sends Iran 15-point ceasefire plan; Tehran called it “maximalist and unreasonable” and denied that talks were taking place. Oil rose above $106. The White House quietly started making the $200 model. Since then, Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s oil infrastructure, Iran’s military has continued … Read more
The latest figures from HMRC and Nationwide paint a positive picture for the housing market, but experts warn the figures “set an alarming tone” as the Middle East conflict slows economic growth. The revised monthly UK residential property sales figures from HMRC show a 6% increase on January’s figures, at 102,410. Although the numbers are … Read more
Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN) ยท JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES North AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Automakers are expected to report weaker first-quarter sales in the U.S. as war in the Middle East clouded the industry’s outlook compared to last year’s extraordinary strength. The … Read more
US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more
If you woke up today and heard someone say that Wall Street’s tech sector was up more than 3 percent overnight, you’d expect it to be immediately followed by “April Fools’ Day.” But no, American stocks rose overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 1,125 points on Tuesday. The benchmark S&P 500 gained 2.9 … Read more
Item 1 of 4 Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo [1/4]Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal, Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab Imports rise 48.3% y/y, against 44.9% forecast Increase in semiconductor … Read more
Nothing shows Labour’s poor economic management more than their baffling attempt to blame British industry for the country’s economic woes. It is true that neither the Prime Minister nor the Chancellor are to blame for the explosion in Iran or the energy crisis that has engulfed us. There is no law for Donald Trump’s reckless … Read more
AlTi Global (NASDAQ: MOVE) The stock rallied on Tuesday, but given how bleak the market was that day, it could have done better. Investors sold shares of the wealth management and asset management company by 0.6%, which was easily higher by the numbers. S&P 500 strong profit index of 2.9%. The main reasons for this … Read more
On March 27, 2026, the EPA finalized the most stringent Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements in the program’s 20-year history. (Need to refresh the RFS? Read us RFS 101 to catch up quickly.) The Set 2 Last Rule sets the limit at 25.82 billion RINs for 2026 and 25.98 billion for 2027 (an increase of … Read more
Travelers planning summer vacations face a tough decision as global oil supply disruptions, caused by conflicts in the Middle East, have pushed up jet fuel prices leading to higher airfares being passed on to passengers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the latest analysis of the International Transport Organization, the price of world jet fuel stood at … Read more