Oil prices surge, WTI nears $100/barrel on Iran escalation
Oil prices surge, WTI nears $100/barrel on Iran escalation 2026-03-18 23:38:00 Investing.com
New Zealand’s Economic Recovery Falters as Fresh Threats Emerge
The country’s economy grew by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter and by 1.3% from a year earlier, well short of the expected annual growth of 1.7%. 2026-03-18 23:03:00 James…
US oil exports seen rising as WTI discount to Brent hits widest in 11 years
US oil exports seen rising as WTI discount to Brent hits widest in 11 years 2026-03-18 21:55:00 Reuters
War hits Tehran’s grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut
War hits Tehran’s grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut 2026-03-18 20:36:00 Reuters
Brazil sounds alarm on fertilizers as price spike spurs cheaper alternatives
Brazil sounds alarm on fertilizers as price spike spurs cheaper alternatives 2026-03-18 19:24:00 Reuters
US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact
US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact 2026-03-18 19:07:00 Reuters
Sputtering Economy Gives Bank of Canada Cover to Bide Time on Iran War
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem believes time is on his side about making a judgment call in response to higher energy prices. A weak Canadian economy bolsters his case.…
Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated
Instant View: Fed holds rates steady as expected, calls inflation somewhat elevated 2026-03-18 18:31:00 Reuters
Saudi intercepts four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh ahead of foreign ministers’ meeting
Saudi intercepts four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh ahead of foreign ministers’ meeting 2026-03-18 18:13:00 Reuters
The Fed left rates unchanged as an oil shock threatens to prolong its inflation fight. Officials held out the prospect of a rate cut this year.
A new oil shock is threatening to prolong the Fed’s yearslong fight to bring down inflation ahead of a leadership transition. 2026-03-18 18:02:00 Nick Timiraos