Reuters
03 March 2026
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and hits energy infrastructure in the Gulf. America’s European allies walk a tightrope. And online prediction markets are under scrutiny after Democrats levy accusations that they were used to bet on the war in Iran. *This podcast has been corrected to remove a reference to President Donald Trump backing a criminal indictment against Delcy Rodriguez, the new president of Venezuela. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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