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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.
Read more below the vid on youtube.

Monday 9th March 2026. Financial Markets brief. War escalates. Oi
 

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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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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