Mar 12, 2026 • 3 min

Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200

The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.

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Mar 12, 2026 • 2 min

European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release

European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

South Korea approves $350bn US investment package

Special bill will establish fund to put money into American industries as part of trade deal

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

China’s forgotten consumers

Plus more on private credit and BDCs

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Mar 12, 2026 • 6 min

The Iran war is pushing up European energy prices. Here's why a Ukraine-style inflation shock could still be avoided

The Iran war has rattled global energy markets, but analysts say Europe can avoid a full-blown 2022-style supply crisis.

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

FirstFT: Oil snaps back after ships hit

Also in today’s newsletter: private credit default rates and Paris mayoral elections

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

Iran war risks higher household inflation expectations

Rate-setters will act so that medium-term expectations remain anchored

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

Trump’s Iran folly is handing Xi Jinping weapons in the trade war

Despite China being a huge oil importer, US mismanagement will give Beijing the upper hand in upcoming talks

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

Which chokepoint wins in a game of geoeconomic Top Trumps?

It depends on its damage to the target, potential for blowback and durability

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

America risks financial credibility with payments deficit obsession

Imposing tariffs in response threatens to create a problem where none exists

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Mar 12, 2026 • 1 min

Is AI (finally) making us more productive? With John Burn-Murdoch and Sarah O’Connor

Will artificial intelligence mean more jobs, fewer jobs, or different jobs?

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Mar 12, 2026 • 5 min

Inside India newsletter: How the war in the Middle East is set to determine India's trade route to Europe

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rages on, experts say that only one of India's two grand connectivity bets has a real future: IMEC.

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