The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
Published on: Monday 30 March 2026
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil is above $100 for the first time since the summer of 2022 and gasoline prices have soared. The biggest concern for global stock markets early in 2026 was artificial intelligence — whether some companies were spending too much on it and whether others would be rendered obsolete by the technology. Investors have probably forgotten their concerns about President Donald Trump's spat with the European Union over his suggestion the U.S. take over Greenland.