The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

NEW YORK (AP) – The financial markets were devastated in the first two months of the year. Then came the war. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil is above $100 for the first time since the summer of 2022 and gasoline prices have risen. That was followed by a long period where … Read more

Hiring in the US is in an epidemic decline as the job market continues to shrink

Hiring in the US is in an epidemic decline as the job market continues to shrink

Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more

A surprising month for the markets with the war in the Middle East

The markets were affected in March by the war in the Middle East and the negative position of the American President Donald Trump (Michael M. Santiago).

The markets were affected in March by the war in the Middle East and the negative position of the American President Donald Trump (Michael M. Santiago). ยท Michael M. Santiago/GETTY IMAGES North AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Oil prices are rising, bond yields are rising and inflation is slowing… stock markets saw dramatic moves in March … Read more

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

While low-income consumers struggle with rising gas prices, high-income earners panic when markets drop

High oil prices due to the US-Iran war are straining already strapped low-income consumers. But as rates fall, there is a sign that high earners are also starting to feel the heat. Internal data from Bank of America on credit and debit card usage revealed that from the start of the war through March 21, … Read more

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more

Zhong Lun adds four partners to conflict with major markets

Zhong Lun adds conflict partners and major markets

From left: Li Qianfei, Zhao Yang, Zhu Zheng and Zhao Qin Zhong Lun Law Firm has continued to strengthen its position following the entry of litigation partner Tony Chow in February, with the appointment of late partners Li Qianfei, Zhao Yang and Zhu Zheng, as well as district partner Zhao Qin. The four join the … Read more