NVIDIA Corporation

Microsoft Corporation

At the same time, the price of Brent crude oil soared by 5% - above $118

U.S. stocks jumped, fear index fell 10%. Market hopes for de-escalation

US President Donald Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116317880658472708">has declared</a> "progress" in peace talks with Iran. But at the same time, he threatened to strike the entire Iranian energy infrastructure, including Iran's important export hub of Kharq Island, if a ceasefire agreement is not signed soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.

Trump has threatened to "blow up" Iran's Kharq. What will happen to oil?

NIKE, Inc.

Investors' attention during this shortened trading week due to the Easter holidays will be attracted primarily by the latest data on employment in the U.S. and inflation in the euro zone: they will give an idea of the impact of the war in Iran and the jump in energy prices on the largest Western economies, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/week-ahead-for-fx-bonds-u-s-jobs-eurozone-inflation-data-could-reveal-middle-east-war-impact-007b3494?mod=central-banking_news_article_pos5#:~:text=U.S.%20jobs%20data%20and%20eurozone%20provisional%20inflation%20figures%20for%20March%20will%20attract%20attention%20in%20the%20coming%20week%20as%20data%20begins%20to%20give%20a%20picture%20of%20how%20the%20war%20in%20the%20Middle%20East%2C%20and%20particularly%20the%20surge%20in%20energy%20prices%2C%20has%20affected%20economies.">writes</a> The Wall Street Journal.

US employment, European prices and Nike report: what investors need to know this week

The main U.S. stock indices began trading on March 27 with a fall - the <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/tramp-dal-iranu-ese-desat-dnej-na-otkrytie-ormuzskogo-proliva-cto-s-cenami-na-neft">extension of</a> the deadline by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz failed to stabilize oil prices, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/global-markets-global-markets-2026-03-27/">states</a> Reuters.

Nasdaq has gone into an even deeper correction, 'Wall Street fear index' rises

Chevron Corporation

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Shell plc

BP p.l.c.

A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz would make the raw material so expensive that the world would cut back on its consumption in "historically record volumes"

Macquarie, following Citi, predicted oil at $200 if the war lasts until summer

Trump urges Iran to 'get serious' about talks 'before it's too late'

US stocks fall, Brent heads for biggest monthly rise since 1990

For the last 10 years, the UAE has been the undisputed financial center of the Middle East and the place where projects from Russia and CIS countries are being developed. Dubai's government policy to attract investors has become a role model - other Gulf countries have actively copied the fintech and crypto-regulation of their tiny but insanely successful neighbor.

What's happening to businesses in Dubai during the war in the Middle East

The United States does not yet have an understanding of when the first oil tanker will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said March 25. She said Washington is working to ensure restoration as soon as possible. That said, the conditions Iran has put forward include recognizing its control of the crucial shipping lane. Tehran has said the strait will remain open after the war but will not revert to its previous regime.

No room to maneuver: five questions on how to bring back traffic in the Strait of Hormuz

Valero Energy Corporation

SLB N.V.

Halliburton Company

Donald Trump's surprise announcement that the US is <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/tramp-ob-avil-o-vremennom-prekrasenii-ogna-po-energeticeskoj-infrastrukture-irana">suspending</a> strikes on Iranian infrastructure after "productive negotiations" has brought optimism back to traders, with the S&amp;P 500 index of US stocks rising more than 1.5%. However, investor Michael Burry, known as the prototypical hero of the "Downgrade Game," said he prefers to refrain from trading in such a market.

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Markets took a positive view of Trump's statements about talks with Iran, despite Tehran denying information about contacts with Washington

US stocks soar, oil soars $103: markets after Trump softens stance on Iran

Trump says "very good and productive talks" with Iran

The cost of Brent collapsed by 14%. The price fell below $100 per barrel

The parties are engaged in "productive talks", the US president added

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