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Morning Bid: Better fill the car up, like right now

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

March 9 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. OK, so this is shaping up as a proper global energy shock, like the 1970's version. Though it is unique in being by choice, or at least... Read More.

From blacksmithing to needlepoint, young people are embracing ‘grandma hobbies’

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

LOS ANGELES (AP) - By age 23, Emma MacTaggart was already noticing how rare her free time was - and how it was seldom screen-free. She was working long hours in investment banking and once she was finally able to log off after work,... Read More.

Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-day gain, while gold fell 2% as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies, boosted the dollar... Read More.

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on currencies across the continent. Africa imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving many economies highly... Read More.

Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran war intensifies

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

By Julie Zhu HONG KONG, March 9 (Reuters) - Surging oil prices and the escalating U.S.-Israeli war with Iran hammered airline stocks in Asia on Monday, piling pressure on carriers already navigating tight airspace as travellers scramble to evade the Middle East conflict. The war has... Read More.

Activist Starboard builds stake in Lamb Weston, urges quicker turnaround, WSJ reports

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

March 8 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value has built a sizable stake in Lamb Weston and is urging the french-fry maker to speed up operational improvements and cost cuts to help lift its stock price, the Wall Street Journal said on Sunday, citing... Read More.

Instant View: Oil surges 20% as Iran war fuels supply fears

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped about 20% in early trading on Monday, hitting their highest since July 2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran fuelled fears of tighter supply and prolonged disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. COMMENTARY: DANIEL HYNES,... Read More.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

BANGKOK (AP) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East. The Nikkei was down 6.2% at 52,166.92 shortly after trading began.... Read More.

What China’s latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with the US

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

BEIJING (AP) - Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China's legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy. In the government plan for 2026, the No. 1 task is "building a robust domestic market." Then comes accelerating... Read More.

US oil prices jump on supply fears amid expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose more than 20% in early trade on Monday, hitting their highest since July 2022, as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran fuelled fears of tighter supply and prolonged disruptions to shipments through the Strait of... Read More.

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Morning Bid: Better fill the car up, like right now

From blacksmithing to needlepoint, young people are embracing ‘grandma hobbies’

Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran war intensifies

Activist Starboard builds stake in Lamb Weston, urges quicker turnaround, WSJ reports

Instant View: Oil surges 20% as Iran war fuels supply fears

What China’s latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with the US

US oil prices jump on supply fears amid expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

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