Iran War: Global Stocks Fall as Vessel Attacks Lift Oil | The Opening Trade 3/12/2026
Stocks retreated across the world as oil prices kept rising amid widening disruptions to crude transport operations in the Middle East. A gauge of global bonds erased its 2026 advance....
By Bloomberg Markets · Bloomberg Markets
Stocks retreated across the world as oil prices kept rising amid widening disruptions to crude transport operations in the Middle East. A gauge of global bonds erased its 2026 advance. Mounting strain in the private credit market also weighed on sentiment as Morgan Stanley and Cliffwater capped withdrawals from their multibillion-dollar private credit funds. The industry has been hit by a wave of redemption requests amid growing worries over the quality of loans. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)