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Money exits emerging market funds as Iran conflict reverberates

Friday, March 13 by SRN News

By Libby George and Marc Jones LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Flows of money into emerging market bond funds fell in the week to March 11, while those into emerging market equity funds flattened after five straight weeks of inflows, shaken by the war in... Read More.

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Since starting a war with Iran caused oil and gasoline prices to spike, President Donald Trump has pivoted from a focus on keeping energy prices low to painting high oil prices as a positive. The about-face comes as Trump's team has struggled... Read More.

Goldman Sachs pushes back Fed rate cut forecast amid Mideast conflict

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

March 12 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has delayed its forecast for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, and now expects quarter-point reductions in September and December, citing rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East conflict. The U.S. bank had earlier projected rate cuts beginning in... Read More.

US consumer prices likely increased in February ahead of Iran conflict

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices likely picked up in February as the cost of gasoline increased in anticipation of an escalating war in the Middle East, and with the conflict driving up oil prices, a further rise in inflation is expected... Read More.

Wall St futures steady on hopes for early end to Middle East conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

By Johann M Cherian and Utkarsh Hathi March 10 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were steady on Tuesday, as investors hoped for a quicker resolution to the Middle East conflict that has led to a spike in energy prices and stoked... Read More.

Qantas hikes fares on international routes as fuel costs surge on Mideast conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

March 10 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways said on Tuesday it would hike fares on its international routes this week in response to the surge in jet fuel costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Australian flag carrier also said in a statement... Read More.

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas on Monday, Schirgi was specifically asked about... Read More.

Air New Zealand suspends FY26 forecast as jet fuel spikes on Middle East conflict

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

March 10 (Reuters) - Air New Zealand suspended its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast on Tuesday, citing the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East and unprecedented volatility in global jet fuel markets. New Zealand's flag carrier had forecast second-half earnings to be flat... Read More.

Oil output, exports knocked by Iran conflict as prices surge

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

March 9 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has begun oil output cuts, sources said on Monday, becoming the latest Gulf producer impacted by the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran which has halted ship traffic in the region and sent oil prices up nearly 30%... Read More.

Middle East conflict sticks 2026 consensus trades into reverse

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

March 9 (Reuters) - The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026's most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. "This year, investors... Read More.

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Money exits emerging market funds as Iran conflict reverberates

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Goldman Sachs pushes back Fed rate cut forecast amid Mideast conflict

US consumer prices likely increased in February ahead of Iran conflict

Wall St futures steady on hopes for early end to Middle East conflict

Qantas hikes fares on international routes as fuel costs surge on Mideast conflict

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Air New Zealand suspends FY26 forecast as jet fuel spikes on Middle East conflict

Oil output, exports knocked by Iran conflict as prices surge

Middle East conflict sticks 2026 consensus trades into reverse

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