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Iran conflict

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on March 24, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Jeenah Moon
Mar 26, 2026

Wall Street slumps as Middle East uncertainty spooks investors

Wall Street's main indexes dropped sharply amid U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran, pushing oil prices higher and fueling inflation concerns.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 20, 2026

Energy crisis pulls stocks 5% below January high, but path to quick recovery remains

The S&P 500 dropped over 5% from its January high due to rising crude prices and the Iran conflict, but historical data suggests a quick recovery is likely.

A sticker featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, at a gas station on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Mar 18, 2026

US drivers face long-term pain at pump, analysts say; Trump bets they are wrong

U.S. drivers are expected to face sustained high fuel prices due to the Iran conflict disrupting oil supply, despite President Trump's optimism on price drops.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Mar 17, 2026

Housing market sees gains in February, but Iran war could disrupt momentum

Housing markets in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads posted modest year-over-year gains in February.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Mar 4, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts – BBG TV

Fed Governor Stephen Miran says risks from the Iran conflict don't change the need for US rate cuts this year amid easing inflation and labor market concerns.

Birds fly near the boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Mar 2, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging tankers, killing crew members, and causing insurers to cancel war risk coverage.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Mar 2, 2026

Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts Middle Eastern output

Oil and gas prices surged due to Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, causing shutdowns and shipping disruptions in the Middle East, impacting global markets and inflation.

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