Business, Commodities & Shipping News 2026

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Lured by Profits, Some Shipowners Brave Mines and Missiles to Sneak Oil Past Iran

A handful of Greek shipowners have sent crude oil and dry bulk tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, risking destruction from mines, missiles and drones for a chance at millions of dollars in quick profits.

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Week Ahead: Eight of the G10 Central Banks Meet, Maybe One Moves

Breaking Down and Making Sense of the Global Capital Markets with Political Economist Marc Chandler

www.marctomarket.com

 

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This Week's Market Wrap: Strait to Jail!

Mar 13, 2026 – This week the market wasn’t driven by earnings or the Fed — it was driven by oil and geopolitics. Tanker attacks and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz created the largest oil supply shock in years, sending crude prices...

www.financialsense.com

 

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How The Iran War Will EXPLODE American Cost of Living​

Mar 13, 2026
The war in Iran is costing American taxpayers roughly $1 billion per day at this point and this is gonna have massive ramifications on Americans cost of living regardless of the outcome of the war. Here's why.


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The Real Stakes of the Middle East Conflict: China VS USA, Energy, AI, and Hormuz​

Mar 12, 2026 #middleeast #hormuzstrait #energy
Andreas von der Heide is a geopolitical advisor and CEO of Consilio International - a consulting firm who helps Nordic companies and boards navigate geopolitical risks and opportunities in foreign markets. Andreas shares his perspective on the Middle East conflict, and how it can be resolved in the future.


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Iran war hikes US costs of mortgages, flights, groceries & more​

Mar 14, 2026 #IranWar #Prices #News
Ever since the US and Israel struck Iran, the jump in oil and gas prices has become a major focus for markets and consumers alike. But that’s only the top of a long list of goods that stand to get more expensive.
US mortgage rates climbed this week, undoing some of the welcomed progress in housing affordability. Prices for perishables – dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish – will rise first. Airfares could come next. But, eventually, if fuel prices remain high, many goods that are transported on a truck, plane or ship will go up in cost.


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Dragon no longer in the cab: Senator Cotton and Rep. Stefanik quietly move to eject China from American Trucking

For the first time, legislation introduced in the 119th Congress would require every motor carrier, subcontractor, and owner-operator hauling Department of Defense freight to certify they have no ties to Chinese military companies, and back that certification up with their signature.

www.freightwaves.com

 

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Borderlands Mexico: GM, Stellantis drive auto exports to US in February

This week in Borderlands Mexico: GM, Stellantis drive auto exports to US in February; BNSF Railway breaks ground on $500M logistics center north of Dallas; and global shipper opens ground freight hub in Fontana.

www.freightwaves.com

 

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Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline

Keeping inflation under control becomes a critical task for central banks.

www.cnbc.com