
Brent Crude Nears $100 — Fuel Protests Spread Across Europe Amid Hormuz Crisis
Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted despite ceasefire talks. The spike is fueling chaotic protests in Europe.
Drew Nakamura covers macroeconomics, monetary policy, and global markets at SignalEdge. Specializing in Federal Reserve policy, bond markets, inflation dynamics, and the geopolitical forces that move capital across borders.

Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted despite ceasefire talks. The spike is fueling chaotic protests in Europe.

Illegal tariff refunds may never reach consumers, highlighting deep friction in traditional finance. Meanwhile, stablecoins now move more money than Visa.

UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but data collected before the Iran war is being overshadowed by rising energy costs and geopolitical tension…

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, has partnered with telehealth platform Hims & Hers to offer its GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The deal expands…

February inflation remained flat at 2.4% before the war on Iran could impact prices. Meanwhile, tech billionaires are escalating political spending, a sign…

A potential war involving Iran could trigger a massive inflation shock, according to economists. An oil price spike could wreck the global economic recovery.

As of March 2026, the best savings rates are holding firm, with top high-yield savings accounts and CDs offering 4% APY. Money market accounts lead at 4.01%.

Mortgage rates dropped on March 6 following a surprise jobs report but surged the next day as bond yields reversed course. Other consumer rates remained…