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Egypt Feels the Impact of the Iran War as Fuel Costs Rise On March 10, 2026, AFP reported in a France 24 story that Egyptians were feeling the shock of the Iran war after the government raised fuel prices. Reuters also reported that Egypt i…

BofA Sees Stronger Revenue in the First Quarter On March 10, 2026, Reuters reported that Bank of America expects net interest income to grow by at least 7% in the first quarter, while investment banking fees are expected to rise 10%. The up…

Markets Wait for New Inflation Data as War Risks Add Pressure On March 10, 2026, CNBC highlighted Wednesday’s inflation report as a key event for traders. Reuters reported on March 11 that economists expected the US Consumer Price Index to…

US Stock Futures Stay Cautious Ahead of CPI Report According to Yahoo Finance on March 11, 2026, US stock futures were under pressure as investors kept watching the fallout from the Iran conflict and waited for inflation data. Reuters repor…

US Inflation Likely Picked Up in February Before Iran Conflict Deepened On March 11, 2026, Reuters reported that US consumer prices likely rose in February as gasoline became more expensive ahead of a wider escalation in the Middle East. Ec…

Gold Stays Firm as Energy Market Swings Keep Traders Alert On March 11, 2026, Reuters reported that gold edged higher as investors kept turning to safe-haven assets while volatility spread through energy markets. Gold stayed supported even…

Euro Faces Pressure as Rand Finds Support On March 6, 2026, UBS said the near-term outlook for Euro/Rand was becoming more favorable for the rand as investors weighed elevated volatility against improving support for South Africa’s currency…

Gold Holds Firm as Markets Watch for Signs of Easing Middle East TensionsAccording to Investing.com, gold prices moved higher on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and looked for clearer signs th…

Saudi Aramco Gains as Iran War Lifts Oil Prices On March 9, 2026, Investing.com reported that Saudi Aramco shares rose sharply on Sunday as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices higher and increased concerns about disrupti…

Investors Plan Venezuela Trips to Explore OpportunitiesAccording to Reuters, dozens of U.S. and international investors, including hedge fund managers and energy-focused firms, are preparing to travel to Venezuela in the coming weeks to mee…

Oil Prices Slide as Trump Signals Iran War May Be Nearing an EndAccording to Investing.com, oil prices fell by 10% on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, extending their losses after a volatile session as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the…

Dollar Surges on Iran Oil Shock as China’s Yuan SlipsMost Asian currencies fell on Monday, March 9, 2026, as the dollar climbed to a three-month high after the U.S.-Israel war with Iran escalated and pushed oil prices higher. According to I…

Kuwait Oil Production Falls as Shipping Risks Threaten Regional Barrel Flows On March 7, Kuwait confirmed it had reduced oil production and refining output as shipping threats in and around the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns over re…

Iran War and Oil Surge Hit Asian Airline StocksOn Monday, March 9, 2026, Reuters reported that surging oil prices and the escalating Iran war caused a sharp fall in Asian airline stocks, putting ​pressure on carriers already navigating tigh…

Iran War Drives Record Oil Surge Across AsiaOn March 9, 2026, Reuters reported that Asian governments are moving quickly to contain the economic fallout from the escalating Iran war after oil prices surged by a record 25%. The sharp move in…