Oil trades above $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets, while shares are mixed

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ELAINE KURTENBACHMarch 16, 2026 at 11:53 AM

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On Monday, crude oil prices remained above $100 a barrel following reports of increased attacks by Iran on Gulf targets. The attacks occurred as the war entered its third week. The situation impacted global markets, with share prices showing mixed performance. The Associated Press reported these developments from Bangkok, providing updates on the escalating tensions and their economic consequences. Financial information was displayed on electronic stock boards in Tokyo and the New York Stock Exchange. The specific reasons for mixed share prices were not detailed in the provided text.

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AP News ×630% Tokyo ×440% Japan ×440% New York ×240% Nikkei index ×440% New York Stock Exchange 50% Gulf countries 70% Iran ×290%

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oil prices 90% gulf attacks 80% iran 70% shares 60% stock market 50% crude oil 40%

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Iran

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