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Cattle Prices Show Resilience While Hog Prices Fade: What to Watch This Week

Uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East and higher gas prices are major catalysts for cattle and hog futures now.

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'Point of no return' looming in Middle East war, says Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday demanded a halt to the "war on essential infrastructure" in the Middle East, warning of potential "irreversible consequences" – including harm to nuclear facilities.

Radio France Internationale

Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’

The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer

The Independent UK

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Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen

Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry.

AAP

Diesel prices spike to three-year high as Middle East crisis hit motorists

Average price of unleaded has risen by 14p a litre since late February, reaching 147.19p

The Independent UK

NATO Expects Europe to Unite on Iran War as Trump Calls Them 'Cowards' Amid Oil, Market Chaos

As the Middle East crisis deepens, Europe grapples with tough decisions amid rising tensions with NATO and the US. Discover the latest developments and their impact on global markets.

International Business Times UK

US Stocks Continue Downtrend, Gold Records Largest Weekly Decline Since '83 After Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum

International Energy Agency director believes that the fallout from the Middle East war is equivalent to the two major oil crises of the 1970s and the 2022 gas crisis 'put together.'

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Stock Index Futures Rally as Oil Prices Tumble on U.S.-Iran Talks

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +1.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.57% this morning, pointing to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “very good” conversations about…

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Gold Plunges to Four-Month Low Near $4,250 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday, dropping more than 5-6% to hover around $4,200-$4,250 per ounce, marking the metal's lowest levels since late November 2025 and extending a nine-session losing streak.

International Business Times

Oil prices slide after Trump announces 'productive conversations' with Iran

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

Euronews

Politics latest: Starmer warns there may not be ‘quick and early end’ to US-Iran war ahead of Cobra meeting

Prime minister warned his team not to fall into ‘false comfort’ of thinking as Middle East conflict could be lengthy

The Independent UK

IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.

Euronews

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Tehran and Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks against Tehran and a top American commander is telling Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of abating in its fourth week

The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump Discuss Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade – Could UK Be Drawn Into Middle East Crisis?

Starmer and Trump hold urgent talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East strikes, raising concerns over UK involvement in a US-Iran conflict

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Bangkok Post

THAI to increase ticket prices

The war in the Middle East has driven up operating costs for Thai Airways International (THAI), forcing the national carrier to increase average ticket prices by 10-15%.

The Guardian - AU

Strike in Iraq reportedly kills seven fighters – as it happened

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Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’

Iran threatens to destroy Middle East infrastructure; former detective joins Queensland’s Legal Aid board; outsourced ATO workers allege poor working conditions

The Times of India

Iran war not to end soon? Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty of money to fund this war'

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has "plenty of money to fund" its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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The Guardian - UK

Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz choked by war: Shipping plunges 95%, 20,000 seafarers stranded — All you need to know

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to all except its "enemies," the US and Israel, following a 48-hour ultimatum from President Trump. The crucial waterway, vital for global oil, has seen a 95% drop in traffic due to escalating Middle East conflict, with thousands stranded and shipping costs soaring.

Radio France Internationale

Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum

Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.

The Times of India

Why is Dimona called ‘Little India’? Inside Israeli town struck by Iran

The Middle East conflict escalated further on Saturday after Iran struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona.

Radio France Internationale

Could the war in Iran lay a path for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The Iran war is adding impetus to reconciliation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as the region seeks to position itself as a new trade corridor between Europe and energy-rich central Asia, with the conflict highlighting Europe's energy dependency on the volatile Middle East.

International Business Times

Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Falls 0.82% to 8,428 on Mining Weakness

The Australian share market extended its recent losses Friday, March 20, 2026, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index declining 69.4 points or 0.82% to close at 8,428.40 — its lowest finish in four months and marking a third straight weekly drop amid persistent Middle East tensions and commodity price pressure.

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