How a Single Strait 2,000 Miles Away Just Made Your Money Worth Less
The Indian rupee hit a four-week low and global markets shuddered as renewed U.S.-Iran clashes sent oil prices surging—and ordinary households are already feeling the squeeze.
Markets & Commodities
Real money drama — scams, layoffs, debt, windfalls and family fortunes — reported and told well.
When Your Commute Gets More Expensive Than Your Rent: How a Middle East Conflict Knocked the Rupee to a One-Month Low
Oil prices surged past $85 and the Indian rupee crumbled past 96 per dollar as fresh US-Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a chain reaction through global markets.
The Overnight Oil Spike That Has Ampol Investors Watching Their Screens
A surprise jump in crude prices gave Australia's biggest fuel refiner a rare tailwind. But history suggests the celebration may be short-lived.