LATEST FINANCE NEWS

Dow falls; ASX set for modest decline
20 Mar 2026 - Crude prices remain elevated as Middle East conflict drags on, with uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz reopening.

S&P 500 falls as oil spikes and inflation fears rise; ASX set to open sharply lower
19 Mar 2026 - Hotter inflation data and rising energy prices fuel stagflation concerns as Middle East conflict escalates

Wall Street edges higher amid oil volatility; ASX set to open higher
18 Mar 2026 - Crude holds above US$100 as conflict with Iran continues to shape sentiment and inflation outlook

Dow climbs nearly 400 points as oil slips; ASX set to open higher
17 Mar 2026 - Crude pulls back from recent highs as investors assess Middle East conflict and policy outlook

Wall Street slides as crude climbs above US$100; ASX set to fall
16 Mar 2026 - Rising crude prices fuel inflation fears and weigh on equities as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supply

Wall Street slides as crude surges; ASX set to dip
13 Mar 2026 - Crude rallies above US$100 as Strait of Hormuz disruption intensifies and investors weigh inflation and growth risks

Dow falls nearly 300 points as oil surges; ASX set to dip
12 Mar 2026 - Crude prices rise despite record reserve release as investors weigh inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty

S&P 500 edges lower as oil retreats; ASX set to open higher
11 Mar 2026 - Crude falls after reports of potential reserve releases, though uncertainty around the Iran conflict keeps investors cautious

Wall Street rallies on easing war fears; ASX set to open sharply higher
10 Mar 2026 - Oil retreats from recent highs as investors respond to signs the Iran conflict may be nearing an end

US markets retreat on oil spike and soft jobs report; ASX set to fall
09 Mar 2026 - Oil posts record weekly surge as Middle East conflict deepens and weak US jobs data rattles markets