From ST Engineering, SIA to shipping: What stands to gain or lose from the Iran conflict?

From ST Engineering, SIA to shipping: What stands to gain or lose from the Iran conflict?

[ad_1] Investors are differentiating between sectors facing immediate operational headwinds and those finding structural support in the flight to safety [SINGAPORE] The outbreak of war in Iran has sent immediate shockwaves through global markets, forcing a sharp recalibration of risk across industries as investors weigh the potential for a protracted conflict. Singapore’s Straits Times Index…

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Reserve Bank of Australia governor says March rate hike possible

Reserve Bank of Australia governor says March rate hike possible

[ad_1] Published Tue, Mar 3, 2026 · 06:42 AM [SYDNEY] Australia’s top central banker on Tuesday (Mar 3) said an increase in interest rates was possible this month if the policymaking board decided inflation expectations were at risk of becoming unanchored and markets should be aware of that. Speaking at a business conference in Sydney, Reserve…

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Oil supertanker rates soar to record on Middle East conflict

Oil supertanker rates soar to record on Middle East conflict

[ad_1] Published Tue, Mar 3, 2026 · 06:19 AM [LONDON] The cost of hauling crude oil from the Middle East to China soared to the highest level on record, as war between the US and Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Earnings on the industry’s benchmark route climbed to US$424,000 a day, according…

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