Dollar Surges as Traders Brace for War Impact

Bloomberg · Mar 1, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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The escalating Mideast war is testing global market resiliency anew as investors brace for the open of stock, bond and energy markets Sunday evening in New York.

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Energy In Focus as Global Equity Traders Brace For Iran Impact

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Footage from the Strait of Hormuz shows an oil tanker ablaze after a reported hit from an unidentified projectile.

France 24about 9 hours ago

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Financial Timesabout 11 hours ago

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Dollar Surges as Traders Brace for War Impact

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Bloombergabout 4 hours ago
Energy In Focus as Global Equity Traders Brace For Iran Impact
Traders braced for a volatile and risk-off open to the week for global stock markets after the US and Israel attacked Iran, with the focus turning to energy and defense companies as potential havens amid expected losses in airlines and other consumer sectors.

Bloombergabout 7 hours ago
Oil Market’s ‘Worst Fears’ Are Here as Gulf Conflict Hits Hormuz
The oil market’s nightmare scenario came true this weekend. Now the race is on to deal with it.

Al Jazeeraabout 7 hours ago
Black smoke pours from oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Footage from the Strait of Hormuz shows an oil tanker ablaze after a reported hit from an unidentified projectile.

France 24about 9 hours ago
War in Middle East: Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as tankers caught in crossfire
At least three oil tankers sailing near the Strait of Hormuz came under fire Sunday as hundreds of vessels dropped anchor outside the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Tehran said it has closed navigation through the strait, used to transport a fifth of the world's oil exports, following the US-Israeli bombardment on Saturday.

Wiredabout 9 hours ago
What Happens if Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

Financial Timesabout 11 hours ago
Iran war will test the vulnerability of oil markets
While there are buffers of supply, spare capacity will come under pressure in the event of any further escalation