Business, Commodities & Shipping News 2026

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The Commodities Feed: Iran hits UAE and Bahrain aluminium plants

Aluminium jumps 6% after fresh Middle East attacks

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FX Daily: Dollar in demand; others left to hike, intervene, tighten controls

Potential escalation is keeping the dollar bid

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Iran calls US demands "excessive"; Brent tops USD 109/bbl while US equities rebounds - Newsquawk US Market Open<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

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

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The Daily View: Parallel fleets and Tehran’s ‘toll booth’

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The Commodities Feed: Oil eases as report suggests war could end without Hormuz reopening

Despite pulling back, Brent is on track for a record monthly gain, with prices up around 60% in March

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FX Daily: Searching for the off-ramp

US light crude trading above $100/bl could mean more conciliatory US talk and a softer dollar

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Oil pares initial WSJ-related relief - Newsquawk US Market Open<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

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

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Dow surges 1,100 points, S&P 500 posts best day since May as hopes grow for end of Iran war: Live updates

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices rose once again.

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Three niche commodity prices are surging. What they show about China's grip on supply chains

In the wake of the Iran war, prices are surging for critical elements used in defense and the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.

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Freight bankruptcies mount in March as trucking, logistics firms file Chapter 11

A growing list of transportation companies filed for Chapter 11 in March, highlighting continued financial strain across the supply chain.

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The Strait of Hormuz: Walking a Tightrope

Anyone hoping for an official “open” or “closed” sign at the Strait of Hormuz is going to be disappointed.

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Breakwave Bi-Weekly Dry Bulk Report - March 31, 2026

Mar 31, 2026
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PECO proposes rate hike of 12.5% to take effect next year

A new proposal would see PECO rates for the typical residential electricity customer raise by 12.5% -- or $20.08 a month -- with the start of 2027.

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Dow surges 1,100 points, S&P 500 posts best day since May as hopes grow for end of Iran war: Live updates

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices rose once again.

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The Commodities Feed: Oil falls below $100 on optimism over Iran war

Brent has slipped to below $100/bbl, and WTI is also trading below $100

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FX Daily: ECB hawks can make euro a winner in de-escalation trade

ECB hawkish pricing might prove stickier

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Equities gain on hopes of potential end of Iran conflict; DXY slips further below 100 - Newsquawk US Market Open<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

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

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Dow jumps 200 points to start April as traders bet Middle East conflict will soon end: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon.

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Major Asset Classes | March 2026 | Performance Review | The Capital Spectator

 

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Dow jumps 200 points to start April as traders bet Middle East conflict will soon end: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon.

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The Commodities Feed: Oil jumps amid Trump’s escalation warning

Trump signals further strikes on Iran

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FX Daily: Back to escalation

Another USD leg lower requires greater clarity on Strait of Hormuz re-opening plans

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Asia week ahead: Korea rate decision, inflation data from China and Taiwan

Bank of Korea expected to keep rates unchanged as policymakers assess impact of Middle East shocks

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Dow closes lower as Trump comments dampen traders’ hopes for U.S.-Iran war ending: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Thursday slightly lower as traders weighed the prospect of the U.S.-Iran war continuing for weeks.

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Hormuz crisis places seafarers in conditions unmatched since WWII - Splash247

The 2020s are proving to be a brutal period for seafarers stuck at sea – and by extension securing enough crew numbers for the future. First came covid, alongside ever-increasing cases of crew abandonment, plus the ongoing 865-day Red Sea shipping crisis. Now the United Nations is warning that...

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Indiana’s new CDL rule pushes ahead on English proficiency

Indiana’s new law cracking down on English proficiency for CDL issuance is now in effect.

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Middle East port update: Wednesday, April 1

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted and conditions may change at short notice

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Podcast here. Nothing to see, can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab.

What 50 Years in Shipping Teaches You About Success (The Saltwater Highway)​

Apr 2, 2026 #navios #fednav #shipping
In this Vonheim interview, Anthony Whitworth shares powerful insights from five decades in the maritime industry. We dive into the untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the realities of working in one of the most demanding and dynamic sectors in the world.
In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How the global shipping industry really works
• How the dry bulk market work
• Lessons on resilience, leadership, and long-term success
• Behind-the-scenes stories of selling and buying companies

Whether you're interested in business, global trade, or life stories, this conversation offers a look inside an industry that shapes our everyday lives.
Check out Whitworth's book The Saltwater Highway to go even deeper into Tony’s journey and the world of shipping: https://www.anthonyrwhitworth.com


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Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes | 2 April 2026 | The Capital Spectator

 

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Fearnleys Weekly

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World Container Index - 02 Apr

02 Apr 2026: Drewry’s World Container Index was unchanged at $2,287 per 40ft container this week.

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Bancosta Weekly

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Baltic Dry

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Baltic Dry fell to 2,002 Index Points on January 29, 2026, down 0.69% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 6.38%, and is up 180.00% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market...

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Dow closes lower as Trump comments dampen traders’ hopes for U.S.-Iran war ending: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Thursday slightly lower as traders weighed the prospect of the U.S.-Iran war continuing for weeks.

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