World Markets
The oil market is in ‘backwardation’ — Here’s what that means for energy prices
An Iranian security worker monitors an area in phase 19 of the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh, on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast, on Aug. 23, 2016. Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago. But analysts say the market […]
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European markets head for lower open amid Iran peace talks uncertainty
A screen displays a portrait of Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the funerals of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commanders, army commanders and others killed in the early days of the United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, at Enghelab Square in Tehran on March 11, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty […]
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European markets finish higher as U.S. seeks end to Iran conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on March 23, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Roberto Schmidt | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks ended Wednesday in positive territory as the U.S. reiterated efforts to de-escalate the war with Iran and Tehran said it […]
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Gold jumps over 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks
Gold bars are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich, Jan. 28, 2026. Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict. Spot gold prices were last up 2.56% […]
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European stocks mixed as Iran war uncertainty lingers
A bull statue and a bear statue stand outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on April 7, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Florian Wiegand | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares listed in Europe struggled to find direction on Tuesday, as uncertainty around a resolution to the Iran war weighed on sentiment. Shortly after the opening […]
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European stocks open 1.6% lower as Trump sets Hormuz deadline
The Iran-flagged container vessel “Nora”, in Kalundborg harbor, Denmark, March 18, 2026. The vessel was detained by Denmark’s maritime authority in February over registration concerns. Jens Nielsen | Via Reuters LONDON — European stocks followed Asian markets sharply lower at the start of the new trading week, as further escalation in the Iran war drags […]
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CNBC Daily Open: clock ticks on Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. I don’t know about you, but […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump issues Strait of Hormuz ultimatum
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media, flanked by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. The Middle […]
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Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of major international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
President and CEO of Saudi’s Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 29, 2024. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser has cancelled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston to remain in Saudi Arabia because of the Iran […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Netanyahu’s ‘ground component’ warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. Ronen Zvulun | Reuters Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Conflicting messages for the markets to contend with this morning. The threat […]
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