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Drone strike ignites major fire at UAE’s Fujairah oil hub, spotlighting a key shipping choke-point bypass

A fresh drone attack triggered a large fire at the Fujairah oil and shipping hub, the UAE’s critical route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The incident—second in as many days—raises fresh questions for energy markets, shipping insurers, and risk-sensitive assets.

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Fertilizer Route Disruptions Near Iran Put Fresh Pressure on Global Food Prices

Tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are interrupting fertilizer shipments and raising the risk of higher food inflation as growers face tighter supplies and elevated costs.

Mar 15, 2026 | 554

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U.S. Inflation Reaches 2.4% in February 2026, Keeping Pressure on Policy Outlook

Headline CPI rose 2.4% year over year in February 2026, remaining above policymakers’ preferred pace. Investors weigh implications for rates as geopolitical tensions in Iran add uncertainty to the inflation path.

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2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Seen at 1.7%–2.8% as Energy Prices Lift Inflation Risks

New estimates peg the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment at 1.7% to 2.8%, with persistently high oil prices posing upside risk if inflation accelerates into the second half of 2026.

Mar 15, 2026 | 414

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Stocks Slip, Treasury Yields Climb as Oil’s Advance Revives Inflation Jitters

Equities eased while Treasury yields rose, with oil extending gains as investors reassessed inflation risks and the Fed’s rate path.

Mar 15, 2026 | 447

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U.S. to Release 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Iran Conflict

The White House said the U.S. will deploy 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to buffer global supply risks tied to the Iran conflict, a move with direct implications for oil prices, inflation, and financial markets.

Mar 15, 2026 | 446

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IEA to Release Record 400 Million Barrels From Emergency Reserves as Hormuz Disruptions Intensify

The International Energy Agency approved a record drawdown of 400 million barrels from member countries’ emergency oil reserves to counter supply disruptions linked to the Iran war and reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 15, 2026 | 464

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Tech Giants Lean on Bond Markets to Finance AI and Cloud Buildouts

Major technology companies are raising fresh debt to accelerate AI and cloud investments, taking advantage of resilient credit markets despite uncertain interest rate paths.

Mar 15, 2026 | 526

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U.S. Stocks Climb After Volatile Session as Oil Jumps on Middle East Tensions

U.S. stocks finished higher after a sharp intraday swing, with energy shares benefiting from a jump in oil prices. The reversal followed remarks by former President Donald Trump describing the Iran conflict as “very complete,” while traders weighed Fed policy, inflation, and earnings risks.

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