London, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Global markets turmoil intensifies on Iran war

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2026-03-03

Global stock markets dived, energy prices surged and the dollar gained Tuesday as the Iran war drove volatility across global financial markets and roiled companies worldwide. World oil prices soared more than eight percent and European natural gas prices rocketed for a second day running as the war disrupted Middle East exports. Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, topped $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024. The US and......

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