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What is the price of gold today: March 2, 2026?

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What will happen to gold and silver prices this March? Here's what experts expect.

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Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes

Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.

Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices

Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth

Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets

QatarEnergy said the attack hit its liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping

The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.

Defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks

The defense sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict following U.S. attacks on Iran.

Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East

As conflict in the Middle East causes surging oil prices and disrupts the aviation sector, India is coming under pressure.

Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Brent Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.

European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump

European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after U.S.-Iran attacks disrupt global supply

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption

It is unclear who is governing Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.