Lengthy Iran war could cause inflation ‘spike’, warns ECB’s top economist

Financial Times Economy

• March 3, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Philip Lane says extended conflict and disruption to energy supplies could also lead to ‘sharp’ drop in Eurozone output

Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets

Oil surges above $85 a barrel and European natural gas prices almost double this week as conflict escalates across region

Financial Times Economy• Mar 3, 2026, 02:52 PM

Iran war presents a different script for markets

Investors have been right to identify geopolitics as a rising risk factor

Financial Times Economy• Mar 3, 2026, 02:47 PM

The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future

Year after year, we mostly know what to expect from our smartphone upgrades. Galaxy, iPhone, Pixel, or whatever else, everything seems to get slightly better (and occasionally more expensive) without many surprises in store. That's not to say there are no new ideas left in smartphones, though. You just have to know where to look. Verge subscribers, don't forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Vergecast wherever you get your podcasts. Head here. Not a subscriber? You can sign up here. On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge's Allison Johnson reports back from Mobile World Congress, which is positively overflowing with ideas abou … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge• Mar 3, 2026, 02:39 PM