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Crude Oil Weakness Pressures Sugar Prices
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-25 16:28
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-1.83%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26) is down -6.90 (-1.49%). Sugar prices are falling today as a -2% slump in crude oil prices (CLK26) has sparked long liquidation in sugar futures. More News from Barchart On Tuesday, NY sugar rallied to a 5-month high, and London sugar to a 5.5-month high, as the recent surge in crude prices to a 3.75-year high is bullish for sugar.  The strength in crude prices boosts ethanol prices and may encourage ...
The VIX Hangs Dangerously Close to 30, This Week Could See It Punch Through | VIX
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-24 13:56
Quick Read The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is down nearly 4% year-to-date and off 5% from a month ago, while the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has fallen 6% in the past month as the VIX climbs toward the 30 threshold amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices above $100 a barrel. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen from 4% to 4.4%, indicating inflation and supply disruption fears rather than a traditional risk-off flight to safety. The Iran conflict is driving immediate volatility through crude oil spikes and in ...
KG's "Must Watch" Oil Levels & Stock Market Drivers Behind Gold Volatility
Youtube· 2026-03-24 12:31
Well, let's bring in Kevin Green, senior markets correspondent right away to help set up the action today. Uh KG, good to see you. Uh is the theme still headlines risk.Watching the headlines as it relates to Iran. >> It definitely is and that's why we had that, you know, I would say relatively strong day yesterday when it comes to the equity market. Breath was actually expanding really well.And if you're looking at the volume differential for the S&P 500 compared to the the volume up uh signals compared to ...
‘Sends shivers down your spine’: Fertilizer shortages may push food prices higher, hit Americans far beyond the fields
Yahoo Finance· 2026-03-19 10:13
Timing makes the situation even more precarious. Spring planting sets the tone for the entire growing season — but the window is short. Farmers can’t afford to wait for prices to normalize. They have to plant now, regardless of cost. People need to eat.At the same time, production is also being affected by higher energy costs, since many fertilizers rely on natural gas as a key input.The current disruption is hitting from multiple angles. With the Strait of Hormuz closed due to the war in the Gulf, the worl ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-03-17 14:25
Oil and gas supply out of the Persian Gulf has been disrupted as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and as Iran targets energy infrastructure across the region. Here's what to know https://t.co/gLs5n62HvH ...
This Is the Most Volatile Oil Market in Our Lifetime, Carley Garner Says
Bloomberg Television· 2026-03-16 18:46
Carley Garner, senior commodity strategist and broker at DeCarley Trading, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets." Oil prices dipped in a volatile session on signs that emergency supplies will be available in the US crude market soon but investors remain on edge as Middle East supply disruptions have upended global markets. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com ...
Trader's guide to navigating supply disruption by war
The Economic Times· 2026-03-16 00:47
Energy Sector - Surging energy prices threaten to dampen demand for semiconductors by increasing operational costs of AI data centers [1] - A prolonged Iran war and elevated oil prices are prompting stock investors to reassess various industries [9] Food and Cooking Gas - Supply disruptions in West Asia have created acute shortages in India's cooking gas market, negatively impacting shares of Eternal Ltd, Swiggy Ltd, and Jubilant Foodworks Ltd [2] - Fears of an extended cooking-gas shortage have boosted shares of electric cook-top manufacturers like TTK Prestige Ltd and Stove Kraft Ltd as consumers seek alternatives [4] Automotive Industry - Higher oil prices may stifle consumer demand for cars, with Ford Motor Co being particularly vulnerable due to its reliance on oil-guzzling vehicles [5] - Toyota Motor Corp and Hyundai Motor Co are expected to face significant impacts from decreased sales in East Asia, which accounts for 17% and 10% of their total sales, respectively [5][10] - Hyundai shares have plummeted 23% this month, while Toyota shares have decreased by 12% [10] Retail Sector - Rising oil prices are increasing distribution costs and reducing consumers' discretionary spending, leading to double-digit drops in shares of US-listed apparel brands and retailers such as Lululemon Athletica Inc, Nike Inc, Macy's Inc, and RH [6][10] - Clothing suppliers in China are preparing for higher input costs due to increased prices of oil-derived chemical fibers like polyester and acrylic [6][10] Fertilizer Industry - Approximately 35% of global fertilizer raw materials pass through the Strait of Hormuz, creating a bottleneck that is expected to drive North American fertilizer prices higher [7][10] - The outlook is more negative for the Asia-Pacific region, which heavily relies on West Asian imports, with stocks like Dyno Nobel Ltd and Nufarm Ltd experiencing declines of 9% and 4% respectively [7][10] - In India, officials are seeking permission from China to sell urea cargoes as the war disrupts gas supplies, threatening local fertilizer production and causing stocks like Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to drop [8][10]
Warships Sent to MidEast, US Embassy in Baghdad Struck |This Weekend
Bloomberg Television· 2026-03-14 19:17
>> THIS MORNING, PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS THE U.S. OBLITERATED MILITARY FACILITIES ON IRAN'S MADE HUB FOR OIL EXPORTS. WHAT IT MEANS FOR OIL PRICES AND THE FUTURE OF THE FIGHT. >> WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO KNOW IT IS OVER.>> WHEN I FEEL IT. I FEEL IT IN MY BONES. >> AND THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN MARINES ARE HEADED TO THE MIDDLE EAST ALONG WITH A WORSHIP.>> THE UNITED STATES IS DECIMATING THE IRANIAN REGIME'S MILITARY AND AWAY THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN BEFORE. >> AS WE LEARNED SIX MORE U.S. TROOPS WERE KILLED WHEN THEIR ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-03-13 18:35
The worst supply disruption in the history of the oil market is showing no signs of abating anytime soon, offering the global economy little respite from crude prices that have surged 40% since the Iran war began. https://t.co/QamABfsm2n ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-03-13 17:36
The oil market has been roiled by the Iran war, with prices swinging wildly as conflict around the Strait of Hormuz disrupts supply and spooks traders. For regions most dependent on Gulf exports, the strain is already apparent, with wider implications on the horizon. Watch the full video: https://t.co/t4yezMEwpP ...