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War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer prices; threatening food shortages in poor countries; destabilizing fragile states such as Pakistan; and complicating options for the inflation fighters at central... Read More.

Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. The Saudi Defense Ministry said it has destroyed two drones over the kingdom's oil-rich eastern region, while... Read More.

Dollar eases with oil on hopes of swift end to Iran war

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, March 10 (Reuters) - The dollar lost some of its safe-haven appeal on speculation that the war in the Middle East could prove limited on Tuesday, pulling down skyrocketing oil prices and boosting risk assets. At 157.73 yen and $1.1632 per... Read More.

Brent crude futures fall more than 7%

March 10 (Reuters) - Brent crude fell more than 7% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent crude futures were at $91.71 a barrel,... Read More.