The winners are thin on the ground now. In a case of bad timing, US President Donald Trump last week planned Easter Monday as the day he would “raise hell” if Iran’s leaders reject his latest peace plan. Iran war updates: For the latest on the Middle East conflict, read our blog. It was after … Read more
Rising oil prices continue to weigh on the world economy as a result of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say it could be worst as the conflict continues. The concern is that apart from the effects of rising oil prices, the disruption of the war may come in waves – it will play … Read more
However, other European countries with similar public debt burdens to Britain, such as France and Spain, have recently reduced their fuel tariffs or subsidized users. And they are not alone: Norway, Ireland and Poland have joined the European trend. Meanwhile, looming oil supply shortages are forcing many Asian countries to rely on imports. Affordability is … Read more
The chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, in a wide speech at Harvard University, said on Monday that he sees inflation expectations established despite the rise in energy prices so the central bank does not need to respond with higher interest rates. As his term leading the central bank draws to a close, Powell … Read more
The S & P 500 Index ($ SPX) (SPY) today fell -0.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($ DOWI) (DIA) fell -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($ IUXX) (QQQ) fell -1.18%. Stock indexes fell this afternoon as the market dug in for the first oil price of $100+ since 2022, an important milestone reached … Read more
Competitor Dangote has been forced to import raw materials, exposing Nigeria to global price shocks Nigeria’s petrol pump prices rise by 65%, the highest in Africa The collaborative approach has led to a reduction in household raw food supply Nigeria does not have a formal fuel storage policy LAGOS, March 30 (Reuters) – Fuel prices … Read more
As of 8:30 a.m. ET today, oil was trading at $111.10 per barrel (using Brent as a benchmark, which we’ll get into in a moment). That’s 16 cents lower than yesterday morning and an increase of $37.69 last year. The price of oil per barrel % Change The price of oil yesterday $111.26 -0.14% The … Read more
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
Printed on 30/03/2026 – 7:07 GMT+2•Updated 9:24 European markets opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid rising oil prices and political tensions in the Middle East. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING At the time of writing, Germany’s DAX was down about 0.41%, the FTSE 100 was down very slightly, by 0.1%, and France’s CAC 40 … Read more
The price of Brent crude oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain recorded in March after the Iran conflict sent markets into turmoil. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen 51% since the start of March, LSEG data show, hitting a monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, … Read more