Market Moment: Iran conflict reignites, equity markets cut losses, oil prices remain high

Market Moment: Iran conflict reignites, equity markets cut losses, oil prices remain high

Hi, I’m Mark and we’re back with this week’s edition of Morningstar Minute, where we catch up on everything happening in markets. So I’m joined by Bryce today. So Bryce headlines continue to talk about Iran, the impact on markets markets plunging. What’s happening. Anderson: Yeah. So Iran continues to dominate the headlines. And understandably … Read more

UK reinsurance market sees record high prices as competition heats up, says Aon – Reinsurance News

UK reinsurance market sees record high prices as competition heats up, says Aon - Reinsurance News

The UK superannuation market has recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions on risk, retirement and health. Aon suggests that the high level of activity is the strengthening of competition, especially in small transactions, as well as the continued demand for … Read more

Why high oil prices could send the world into a summer slump

President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a critical phase of the Iran conflict, stressing military policy decisions

Monday, March 30, 2026 10:14 am The world economy may face recession. (AP Photo/Mark Schifelbein) The world economy is headed for a “rare” recession in the middle of this year as a protracted war appears to be on the horizon amid the prospect of US troops moving into the Middle East. Economists have warned that … Read more

‘Expect very high grocery prices,’ farmer warns as diesel costs rise

'Expect very high grocery prices,' farmer warns as diesel costs rise

Family farmer Darryn Shrosbree says the war is affecting the price of diesel and the nutrients used to make fertiliser. Farmers around the world are feeling the pain of the Iran war. Gas prices have risen and fertilizer supplies are dwindling due to Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and … Read more