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Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Extension
Oil prices surged on Monday as fading hopes for a US-Iran settlement renewed fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude closed above $90 a barrel, while WTI oil also climbed sharply as traders reacted to stalled diplomacy and Iran's warning of possible military escalation. Brent crude rises as Iran ceasefire hopes fade Brent crude futures settled $2.22 higher at
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Extension
Oil prices surged on Monday as fading hopes for a US-Iran settlement renewed fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude closed above $90 a barrel, while WTI oil also climbed sharply as traders reacted to stalled diplomacy and Iran's warning of possible military escalation. Brent crude rises as Iran ceasefire hopes fade Brent crude futures settled $2.22 higher at
US–Israel–Iran War | Iran attacks Gulf aluminum producers, sending global prices soaring
Aluminum prices surged to levels not seen since 2022 following Iranian attacks on two major Gulf producers, stoking concerns of a global supply crisis. On Monday, March 30, 2026, futures initially jumped 5.5% to $3,492 per tonne before easing to $3,381 per tonne by the afternoon, still 3.5% higher. Since the escalation began on February 28, aluminum has gained roughly 10%, despite a brief pullback last week amid broader market fears of a global recession. The attacks targeted Emirates
US–Israel–Iran War | Iran attacks Gulf aluminum producers, sending global prices soaring
Aluminum prices surged to levels not seen since 2022 following Iranian attacks on two major Gulf producers, stoking concerns of a global supply crisis. On Monday, March 30, 2026, futures initially jumped 5.5% to $3,492 per tonne before easing to $3,381 per tonne by the afternoon, still 3.5% higher. Since the escalation began on February 28, aluminum has gained roughly 10%, despite a brief pullback last week amid broader market fears of a global recession. The attacks targeted Emirates
India allows Chinese investment in electronics and solar sectors under revised FDI rules
India has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy to allow Chinese companies to invest in selected sectors, marking a cautious step toward improving economic ties between the two countries after years of strained relations. The decision was cleared by the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is aimed at easing investment constraints faced by certain industries while strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity. Under the revised policy framework, C
India allows Chinese investment in electronics and solar sectors under revised FDI rules
India has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy to allow Chinese companies to invest in selected sectors, marking a cautious step toward improving economic ties between the two countries after years of strained relations. The decision was cleared by the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is aimed at easing investment constraints faced by certain industries while strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity. Under the revised policy framework, C









