Economy

US stocks see highest drop since beginning of Iran war

US stocks see highest drop since beginning of Iran war

Dow Jones loses 1.01%, Nasdaq 2.38%, and S&P 500 1.74%; European indexes also close day in red

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Middle East tensions likely to weigh on economic growth, EBRD warns
26.03.2026

Middle East tensions likely to weigh on economic growth, EBRD warns

If oil prices remain above $100 per barrel for long, supply chain disruptions in chemicals, metals persist, global economic growth could slow by at least 0.4 percentage points, while inflation could rise by over 1.5 points

US social media company X suffers global outage, Downdetector reports
26.03.2026

US social media company X suffers global outage, Downdetector reports

Outage tracking site says over 30,000 users reported problems accessing X

Australia fuel shortages worsen as over 500 stations run dry
26.03.2026

Australia fuel shortages worsen as over 500 stations run dry

Diesel outages spread and rural areas hit hardest as distribution strains intensify

Oman Air extends cancellations on 7 routes until April 15 over regional airspace closures
26.03.2026

Oman Air extends cancellations on 7 routes until April 15 over regional airspace closures

Omani national carrier says flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Copenhagen, Baghdad, Khasab to remain suspended, while Amman and Dammam services will resume on April 1

Thailand fuel prices climb 18% overnight as Mideast conflict pushes up LNG costs: Report
26.03.2026

Thailand fuel prices climb 18% overnight as Mideast conflict pushes up LNG costs: Report

Government cuts fuel subsidies as soaring global oil prices linked to Mideast war push diesel up 18%, prompting overnight queues at gas stations, shift toward targeted aid