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Mar 06, 2026 • 3 min

Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks

The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

Global bonds slump as Iran war upsets rate-cut bets

Debt markets head for worst week in more than a year after energy price surge sparks inflation fears

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Mar 06, 2026 • 5 min

Trump wants U.S. Navy to escort tankers through the Gulf. Why that plan may not work

A backup of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf is disrupting supplies, and will only get worse the longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

Are you financially ‘prepped’ for higher inflation?

Don’t panic about gyrating markets, work through this personal finance checklist instead

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

Submit your questions: Can policymakers keep the global economy on track?

Take part in a live Q&A with economics leader writer Tej Parikh and European economics commentator Martin Sandbu on Thursday March 12 at 2.30pm GMT

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Mar 06, 2026 • 3 min

Oil rally resumes after brief dip in prices as Brent tops $87 a barrel

Oil prices rose on Friday morning after oscillating overnight.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 4 min

Dubai real estate magnate: There could be a property cooldown, but I don't see it

Mohamed Alabbar acknowledged the attacks but insisted investors were still confident in Dubai and that "smart capital" will continue to flow into the city.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports within weeks

Gas producer says it will take ‘weeks to months’ to restore deliveries after Iranian drone strike

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

US companies are being denied refunds on Trump’s illegal tariffs

Customs officials are rejecting attempts to reclaim duties that were struck down by the Supreme Court

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Mar 06, 2026 • 6 min

How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks

The Iran war and the U.S. attack in Venezuela show a Trump administration more willing to eschew diplomacy and take military action.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 2 min

Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, suspends two key shipping services due to Iran war

The update comes as the Iran war enters its seventh day and the escalating regional conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains.

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Mar 06, 2026 • 1 min

Von der Leyen and Birol discuss how to tackle spiralling energy prices

Also in this newsletter: EU consumer group praises bloc’s landmark digital rules

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