Economy
European stocks rise as energy shares gain amid Middle East tensions
Energy and mining shares lead gains as investors weigh Middle East tensions, weaker eurozone sentiment and mounting inflation pressures in Germany
European stocks rise as energy shares gain amid Middle East tensions
Energy and mining shares lead gains as investors weigh Middle East tensions, weaker eurozone sentiment and mounting inflation pressures in Germany
Maersk says Oman’s Port of Salalah to gradually resume operations on March 31
Shipping giant says some operational constraints may remain as port works to restore full capacity after security incident
Iran war cause challenges for air cargo sector, int'l aviation body warns
Rising fuel costs, fuel scarcity, and severe disruption to key cargo hubs in Gulf major shifts for sector, head of IATA says
Israel keeps rates at 4% as Iran war fuels inflation concerns
Central bank cites rising energy prices, 20% early hit to activity and renewed housing inflation as war-driven uncertainty clouds growth, fiscal outlook
Inflation in Germany hits 2-year high as energy prices up for 1st time since 2023
Germany sees annual inflation rate of 2.7% in March as energy prices see 1st increase since 2023
Fed expected to be more hawkish due to Middle East crisis fueling geopolitical risks
Expectations in early 2026 showed rate cut cycle to continue but potential rate hike estimates replace previous anticipated policy pathway
