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Oil Prices Jump as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Raises Global Inflation Risks
Analysts warn elevated crude prices could persist as shipping slows and insurers reprice risk, even as OPEC+ moves to add supply in April.
Global oil prices surged after Iran-linked escalation disrupted shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries a major share of seaborne energy trade. Markets are now pricing a renewed shipping disruption shock that could lift fuel costs, complicate inflation forecasts, and pressure risk assets worldwide.
UAE Suspends Stock Markets After Iran Strikes as Gulf Shares Slide
Abu Dhabi and Dubai exchanges close for two days amid missile attacks, oil surge, and regional market volatility.
The UAE has suspended trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market for two days following Iranian missile and drone strikes, marking a rare halt in Gulf financial markets. Regional stock indexes fell sharply as oil prices surged and geopolitical tensions disrupted shipping and investor sentiment.
JPMorgan Removes UAE From Emerging Market Bond Indexes After Wealth Upgrade
UAE bond market exits flagship emerging market debt benchmarks by June 2026
JPMorgan will remove the United Arab Emirates from its emerging market bond indexes after the country exceeded wealth criteria for three consecutive years. The phased exit begins March 31 and will reshape portfolios tracking emerging market debt benchmarks.
Global markets wobble as U.S. tariff uncertainty hits stock futures and crypto
S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% and Nasdaq futures dropped 1.0% in Asia as investors digested shifting U.S. tariff signals; bitcoin slid below $65,000 while gold rose on safe-haven demand.
Wall Street futures and the U.S. dollar slipped on Feb. 23 as renewed uncertainty around U.S. tariffs revived “risk-off” trading. Bitcoin fell about 4% to below $65,000, while gold climbed around 1% on safe-haven demand and oil eased. 
