Albert Edwards warns of market shock as oil prices surge Albert Edwards, the globally recognised strategist at Société Générale, has issued a stark warning that financial markets are underestimating the inflationary threat from surging oil prices. The warning, reported on 13 March 2026, highlights a critical disconnect as Brent crude...
IEA Proposes Record Oil Stock Release After Iran War Price Surge
IEA proposes record oil stock release to calm markets after Iran war surge The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to recommend the largest coordinated release of strategic oil stocks in its history, a move aimed at restraining soaring crude prices triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran. According to...
UK Rental Market Competition Hits Six-Year Low as Supply Improves
UK rental market competition hits six-year low as supply improves Renters across the United Kingdom are experiencing the lowest level of competition for homes in six years, according to new data from property portal Zoopla. The quarterly rental market report, published on 11 March 2026, shows a significant easing in...
FTSE 100 Slumps as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Price Surge
FTSE 100 slumps as Iran conflict sparks oil price surge Global stock markets, including London's FTSE 100, opened sharply lower on Monday morning following a significant spike in crude oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran. The UK's benchmark index fell by as much as...
Stock Market Meltdown Risk Hits 35% on UK Stagflation Fears
Market Meltdown Risk Rises to 35% on Stagflation Fears Prominent economist Ed Yardeni has warned that the probability of a significant stock market decline has surged to 35%, citing heightened stagflation risks linked to geopolitical conflict. The warning, issued on 9 March 2026, directly implicates UK investors, pension funds, and...