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Oil Prices 28 February 2026 - 2 March 2026

Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell share price in focus as oil jumps on Hormuz disruption ahead of London open

Shell shares closed Friday at 3,073.5 pence, up 1.6% and near a 52-week high, ahead of Monday’s London open. Brent crude surged up to 13% after attacks disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 200 vessels anchored outside the route. OPEC+ agreed to raise April output by 206,000 bpd, but analysts say prices hinge on Gulf developments and shipping flows. FTSE futures fell 0.6% in early trading.
2 March 2026
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Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas share price slides on Iran conflict and oil spike — what investors watch next

Qantas shares closed down 5.4% at A$9.41 after Brent crude surged up to 13% in early Asian trade amid fears of wider U.S.-Iran conflict. Airline stocks across the region fell as Middle East airspace closures forced rerouting and cancellations. Qantas will trade ex-dividend on March 10, with payment due April 15. The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 0.03%, led by energy and gold stocks.
2 March 2026
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Oil prices brace for a volatile week after Iran strikes: Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output move in focus

Oil prices brace for a volatile week after Iran strikes: Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output move in focus

OPEC+ agreed to raise oil output by 206,000 barrels per day as tanker operators paused or rerouted shipments after Iran warned the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Major Japanese shipping lines halted transits in the area. Oil markets are closed until Monday, when traders expect sharp price moves. No confirmed damage to infrastructure, but tanker rates have surged.
1 March 2026
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Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Wall Street closed out February with the Dow down 1.05%, S&P 500 off 0.43%, and Nasdaq down 0.92%, marking their steepest monthly drops since March 2025. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. OPEC+ agreed in principle to raise output by 206,000 barrels per day, but traders remain focused on supply risks.
1 March 2026
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SET Index week ahead: Thai stocks brace for oil shock, dividends and a short trading week

SET Index week ahead: Thai stocks brace for oil shock, dividends and a short trading week

Thailand’s SET Index closed Friday at 1,528.26, down 0.35%, with turnover at 104.31 billion baht. Oil and travel stocks drew attention after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The market is closed March 3, with volatility expected when trading resumes. The baht traded at 31.0580 per U.S. dollar, little changed from the previous day.
1 March 2026
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IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

Spanish stocks reopen Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised supply fears and pushed Brent oil toward $100. The IBEX 35 last closed down 0.73% at 18,360.80, with banks under pressure after Santander fell 2.8% on UK credit worries. Acciona Energia proposed a 93% dividend cut and flagged 2 billion euros in asset sales. Amadeus beat earnings forecasts and approved a 500 million euro buyback.
1 March 2026
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ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and halt tanker traffic, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,878.88 Friday, capping its weakest month since March 2025. Oil settled at $72.48 a barrel as traders braced for supply disruptions. OPEC+ members meet Sunday to discuss possible output increases.
1 March 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price: what to watch on NYSE:GE after Iran strikes rattle oil and supply chains

GE Aerospace stock price: what to watch on NYSE:GE after Iran strikes rattle oil and supply chains

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.4% to $342.26 Friday, near recent highs, as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil prices up and led several tanker owners to suspend shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.43% and Brent crude up 2.45% to $72.48. Airlines canceled flights across the Middle East. Melrose Industries warned supply bottlenecks and tariffs could constrain aerospace output in 2026.
28 February 2026
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Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
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Stock Market Today

  • Why Waiting for a Stock Market Crash Could Be Costly
    April 12, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT. Stock market volatility is rising amid concerns over the Iran conflict disrupting oil supplies, leading to energy inflation and central banks pausing interest rate cuts. This has increased recession risks and slashed growth forecasts. However, investors waiting to buy after a crash often miss the market bottom, risking losses. Data shows missing just 10 best trading days over 30 years halves portfolio returns, as these days cluster around market lows. Experts advise holding through downturns and buying shares on dips. Amid uncertainty, GSK (LSE:GSK), a major UK pharmaceutical company, remains a favored pick. Following strong 2025 earnings, GSK expects multiple drug approvals and trial updates in 2026, supporting potential gains despite economic headwinds and recession-resistant healthcare demand.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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