Global markets rallied and oil prices plunged below $100 on April 8, 2026, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Global markets rallied on March 25, 2026, as Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel on US-Iran ceasefire hopes, while gold gained over 2% on a softer dollar and easing inflation fears.

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu quits March 2026 amid 38.8% sales decline and global restructuring speculation, company confirms business continuity.

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG contracts to China, Italy, Belgium and South Korea after Iranian missile attacks damaged Ras Laffan facilities, wiping out 17% of export capacity.

Global markets plunged on March 23, 2026, as Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz stoked inflation fears, sending oil above $113, stocks into a tailspin, and wiping out gold’s 2026 gains.

Sri Lanka has reintroduced its QR code-based fuel rationing system effective March 15, implementing weekly vehicle quotas to manage reserves amid the “largest supply disruption in history” caused by the Middle East conflict.

Global financial markets steadied on Wednesday after a dramatic oil price pullback, with the IEA proposing the largest emergency reserve release in history to calm energy markets, though conflicting signals from the Middle East conflict continue to fuel uncertainty.

Aramco Ras Tanura shut, QatarEnergy ALL LNG halted after Iran drone attacks. North Field expansion suspended. Oil $82+, European gas +46% as Hormuz crisis deepens.

Brent crude +13% to $82 as Hormuz tanker traffic halts post-US strikes on Iran. OPEC+ boosts production but shipping paralyzed. Perfect arc from your Minab/Pakistan coverage.

A comprehensive guide to global business systems covering corporations, international trade, finance, market structures, regulation, capital flows, and supply chains.