16 March 2026
Oil, Gas, Power Prices and Renewables – Download Chart of the week
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- US markets were primarily driven by geopolitical risk and energy price volatility linked to the Iran conflict, overshadowing domestic macro data.
- The UK economic outlook was increasingly sensitive to energy price shocks and geopolitical spillovers, given its exposure to global gas and oil markets.
- Energy security and gas price volatility became the dominant economic concern for the EU.
- China prioritises growth stability and diplomacy while rising Middle East tensions push Japan and global policymakers to safeguard energy supply and stabilise oil markets.