Trump says the US has too much jet fuel for Europe, the market disagrees

Two lines showing monthly US jet production and demand.

US jet fuel supplies are well short of the Hormuz supply gap The US is a major consumer of jet fuel and often requires imports Higher imports could raise US jet fuel prices NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump this week told countries that are struggling to get jet fuel because of … Read more

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite uncertainty

Red chart showing how 2026 Q1 had the highest share sales since 2021

IPOs continue to increase despite weak pricing, continued uncertainty US IPO market shoes; SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic are important experiments Asia and Europe are seeing a rise in IPO values Some deals have been delayed due to regulatory review and flexibility LONDON/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) – Companies have raised the most share sales in the … Read more

The UK economy was in recession until the end of last year before the Iran war

William Schomberg

Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more

Pessimism begins in Europe as the Iran war hits the economy and consumer confidence

The conflict in Iran enters its fifth week as the Houthis attack new territory

Shoppers walk past fruit and vegetable stalls at the Bauveau Market in Paris, France, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Economic and consumer confidence fell in Europe in March, according to official data released on Monday, in the latest evidence that the war in Iran is weighing on growth and … Read more

The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world’s largest markets

The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world's largest markets

Market makers are reluctant to take risks as the Middle East war rages Liquidity crunch increases market volatility, wild price swings Increasingly, merchants are struggling to find willing customers LONDON/NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, March 30 (Reuters) – The Iran war has sent jitters across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, making … Read more

Crude oil and LNG supplies are vulnerable to worst-case scenarios

Clyde Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia, March 30 (Reuters) – A month after the US and Israel attacked Iran, the global market for the supply of crude oil, refined products and liquefied natural gas is now at its second worst. Everything depends on the Strait of Hormuz. This chokepoint, which typically accounts for 20% of the world’s crude, products … Read more

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more

On the Canadian tariff front, trade tensions over US trade agreements

A Time of Loneliness

Windsor businesses face uncertainty ahead of USMCA review Trump’s tariff threats are hurting Windsor’s manufacturing industry Skills training courses have been reduced due to low demand Housing prices, prices fell faster than the national average WINDSOR, Ontario, March 28 (Reuters) – Windsor-based FASTSIGNS, a Canadian company that designs and installs commercial signs and graphics, last … Read more

What could oil above $100 mean for food prices in Europe?

What could oil above $100 mean for food prices in Europe?

The joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s response have pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude often rising above $100. Experts say this will not only affect energy prices but also food prices. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The impact could be particularly strong in Europe, leading to higher food prices and higher living costs. So, how … Read more