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Stocks Slump as US-Iran War Lifts Brent Toward $80: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/02 11:27:48

Stocks Slump as US-Iran War Lifts Brent Toward $80: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied as military strikes intensified across the Middle East, sending oil to its biggest surge in four years and stoking concern that faster inflation could weigh on the global economy.

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How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last? - NPR
business 2026/03/02 10:00:00

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last? - NPR

When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.

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European Gas Jumps 25% as Iranian Crisis Threatens Global Flows - Bloomberg
business 2026/03/02 09:04:48

European Gas Jumps 25% as Iranian Crisis Threatens Global Flows - Bloomberg

European natural gas surged after fighting across the Middle East raised fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies, with traders watching how long ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will remain halted.

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Dow futures drop over 600 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates - CNBC
business 2026/03/02 07:47:00

Dow futures drop over 600 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates - CNBC

The war between the U.S. and Iran is threatening to widen and jolt global energy supplies.

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The President from Hell on One Hell of a Planet - CounterPunch.org
business 2026/03/02 06:50:12

The President from Hell on One Hell of a Planet - CounterPunch.org

I grew up with a vision of a possible instant apocalypse, inspired (if, under the circumstances, such a word can even be used) by the nuclear obliteration

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Dow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership - Yahoo Finance
business 2026/03/02 04:49:00

Dow futures fall 350 points on U.S.-Iran conflict, but oil prices pare gains as Trump hints at sanctions relief for new leadership - Yahoo Finance

“There is, however, a risk that the OPEC+ decision is moot if flows do not resume through the Strait of Hormuz.”

Yahoo Entertainment
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