Business, Commodities & Shipping News 2026

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Clive Thompson

Monday 9th March 2026. Financial Markets brief. War escalates. Oil over $100, everything else down.​

Mar 9, 2026
Today is not a good day. The military conflict is intensifying. The impact on finacial markets is not good. Everything is down, gold and silver. Precious metals miners falling shaply too.
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Monday 9th March 2026. Financial Markets brief. War escalates. Oi

 

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Hormuz paralysis rewrites shipping economics - Splash247

With oil prices zooming up in early trading by their largest percentage daily gain seen since 1988, and overall spot shipping rates at their highest levels in history, the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition – now into its 10th day – continues to weigh heavily on the...

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Equities supported on hopes of Iran conflict ending; Trump vows to keep the strait open - Newsquawk US Market Open<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

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S&P 500 falls slightly in volatile trading as traders try to keep up with Iran conflict developments: Live updates

Stocks reversed course from their lows Monday and closed higher across the board after Trump gave signs that an end may be in sight for the U.S.-Iran war.

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The Commodities Feed: Trump’s words offer relief to energy markets

Despite Trump’s words, the market will need to see a resumption of Strait of Hormuz flows to sustain lower oil prices

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FX Daily: Risk assets gain a reprieve as energy costs bite

The dollar is off its highs. But oil needs to start flowing again before we see another big leg lower

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Hormuz closure sends bunker prices to record levels - Splash247

The ongoing war between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition has pushed bunker prices into record territory Ship&Bunker reports the average global price for standard IFO380 heavy bunker fuel reached $841.50 a ton yesterday, eclipsing the previous record of $760. By comparison, the average price...

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The real barrier to driverless trucks is no longer software

A new Telemetry report says the real barrier to driverless trucks is no longer software. Manufacturing scale and after-sales service networks are now the biggest challenge.

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Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Energy Markets, Fertilizer Trade, and Vulnerable Economies, UNCTAD Warns

Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising alarm across global energy, shipping, and agricultural markets, with the potential to hit developing economies particularly hard, according to a...

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S&P 500 falls slightly in volatile trading as traders try to keep up with Iran conflict developments: Live updates

Stocks reversed course from their lows Monday and closed higher across the board after Trump gave signs that an end may be in sight for the U.S.-Iran war.

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IEA set to announce oil reserve recommendation; DXY flat heading into CPI - Newsquawk US Market Open<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

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S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders monitor oil prices, await inflation data: Live updates

Stock futures oscillated around the flatline after a bout of volatile trading over the previous session.

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Fallout will ripple across globe amid Strait of Hormuz ‘doomsday scenario’

When the US and Israel attacked Iran, they opened up a Pandora’s box of unintended consequences for the global economy. Shipping executives and analysts outline the potential knock-on effects

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Multiple ships hit on day 12 of Iran war - Splash247

Ships willing to enter the danger zone continue to be struck in and around the Hormuz Strait on day 12 of the conflict between Iran and the US/Israeli coalition. The most severe attack today was against the Precious Shipping-controlled, Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree, which was struck by a...

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Chubb Limited - Wikipedia

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U.S. Taps Chubb to Lead Trump's $20B Insurance Plan for Hormuz Shipping

Washington’s effort to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz took a key step forward Wednesday after the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced that Chubb Limited will serve as the lead insurance partner for...

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