Keywords: Iran conflict


EU warns gas prices will stay high for years after war damage

Europe will face elevated natural gas prices for years, even under the most optimistic scenario, the EU’s energy chief has warned, citing extensive damage to production infrastructure in the Gulf during the war involving Iran. The disruption has already tightened global supply and driven sharp......

German coalition announces fuel price relief worth $1.9 billion

Germany’s governing coalition has announced a major fuel price relief package worth around €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), aiming to ease pressure on households and businesses affected by rising energy costs. The decision comes after a sharp increase in global oil prices, which has been linked......

Uk’s Reeves to announce plan to support businesses facing high energy costs

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to present new measures later this week aimed at helping businesses cope with persistently high energy costs, as the government responds to ongoing global energy market pressures linked to international tensions. In comments published in the Sunday......

Morgan Stanley questions gold’s safe haven role amid market shifts

Morgan Stanley has challenged a long-held belief in global markets that gold reliably protects portfolios during crises, arguing that recent price movements resemble those of a risk asset rather than a traditional safe haven. In a note released this week, the bank’s strategists pointed to stronger......

German exporters remain optimistic despite geopolitical tensions

German exporters are maintaining a generally positive outlook for international sales despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a recent assessment by Allianz Trade. A large proportion of companies in Germany expect export revenues to grow in the coming year, reflecting resilience in one of......

UK and Australia post record EV sales as Iran conflict drives fuel prices higher

The war in Iran, which broke out in late February, is reshaping car-buying behavior across the world. As fuel prices surge on the back of oil supply disruptions, consumers in the United Kingdom and Australia turned to electric vehicles in record numbers in March 2026, according to recently published......

Global equity funds see second week of inflows amid hopes for war de-escalation

Global equity funds attracted a net $15.02 billion in the week from March 26 to April 1, marking the second consecutive week of inflows as investors hope the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could ease soon. The previous week saw inflows of about $40.14 billion, according to LSEG Lipper data. In the......

Japan warns speculators as yen nears 160 amid escalating Iran conflict

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama intensified warnings to currency speculators on Friday as the yen traded near the critical level of 160 per dollar, a threshold widely regarded as a trigger for government intervention. The warning came hours after President Donald Trump's televised address......

US stance on NATO raises concerns over collective defense commitments

Recent statements from the United States Department of Defense have sparked renewed uncertainty about Washington’s commitment to NATO’s principle of collective defense. During a press briefing, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that reaffirming the country’s position on......