Mar 26, 2026 • 1 min

US inflation will surge to 4.2% on energy shock, warns OECD

Middle East war to push American price growth to ‘highest in G7’

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Mar 26, 2026 • 1 min

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Middle East war, OECD warns

Outlook underscores economy’s exposure to conflict through reliance on energy imports

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Mar 26, 2026 • 3 min

Iran plans to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, report says

Officials in Tehran have drafted legislation to create a toll system where ships pay for safe passage through the waterway, Iranian media reported.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 4 min

Gulf states say they're ready for 'self defense' as stance shifts on Iran war

Gulf states have issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against them.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 5 min

Meet Figure AI: The company behind the humanoid robot hosted by Melania Trump

The White House hosted its first humanoid robot guest, with first lady Melania Trump appearing alongside a robot from startup Figure AI.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 5 min

Iran war is a 'catastrophe,' G7 ministers warn — but there's little they can do to stop it

European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war

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Mar 26, 2026 • 7 min

Electronic warfare in the Persian Gulf: How GPS interference is disrupting the Middle East

Since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran on Feb. 28, interference with location-based services has disrupted life across the Persian Gulf.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 7 min

Trump wants to squeeze Iran into peace talks with more troops — but it may backfire, analysts say

Trump's threats to ramp up military presence may be to pressure Iran to negotiate but the battle may be harder than he calculated, say analysts.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 5 min

The oil market is in 'backwardation,' analysts say. Here’s what that means for energy prices

Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 2 min

European markets head for lower open amid Iran peace talks uncertainty

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as investors weigh mixed messages on the status of Middle East peace talks.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 1 min

EU parliament to back US trade deal with safeguards on Trump tariffs

Also in this newsletter: Giorgia Meloni’s reshuffle, and new deportation rules

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Mar 26, 2026 • 1 min

FirstFT: Russia sending drones to Iran, says western intelligence

Also in today’s newsletter: Ferrari flies supercars to Gulf and SpaceX boosts IPO ambitions

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