March 9 (Reuters) - Global financial markets have plunged into turmoil since the conflict in the Middle East erupted 10 days ago, driving oil prices above $100 a barrel, battering equities and reshaping inflation and interest rate expectations worldwide.
Here are some stories from Reuters on the fallout on global markets and finance:
MARKETS
> From oil spikes to equity swings: How the Mideast conflict is driving markets
> Investors cling to shock-absorber trades as Iran war brings economic visibility to zero
> Dollar, bonds, or gold - which is the safest haven to hold?
> Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
> Fresh Middle East curve ball raises risks for weary world markets
> Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived
> Small investors become dip buyers as energy shock sinks stocks
> Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks, investors say
> EM central banks' easing cycle on shakier ground amid deepening Mideast conflict
> Investors seek refuge in money market funds as Iran conflict escalates
> Oil shock could strain emerging markets beyond inflation, analysts say
> European markets hurting as Iran war widens
ECONOMY, FINANCE & CENTRAL BANKS
> Iran war fuels central bank rate hike bets on inflation fears
> Fed rate-cut doubts rise as Middle East conflict drives up energy prices
> Iran conflict raises odds BOJ will forgo rate hike in March, sources say
> Euro zone banks face multiple threats from Iran war, ECB supervisor says
> UK budget outlook at risk from war in Middle East
> Iran war to weigh more on Indian growth than inflation, keeping interest rates low
INSURANCE
> Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens
> US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to about $20 billion
> Iran conflict risks hurting financial firms' Middle Eastern activities
> Insurance broker Marsh meets US officials on restoring Gulf maritime trade amid Iran war
> Lloyd's market engaging with US government over Gulf maritime plan, officials say
> London marine insurers still offering Middle East cover as war risk rates rise, Gallagher says
> Insurance gaps leave airlines exposed as Iran conflict widens
CAPITAL MARKETS & WEALTH
> Mideast war weighs on HK trading debuts hoping to ride early IPO momentum
> Global firms, investors in share sale rush as Middle East conflict erupts
> Gulf sovereign wealth funds were built for a rainy day. This may be it
> Credit markets dented as Middle East war piles onto 'cockroaches' fears
> Wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears
(Compiled by Arasu Kannagi Basil and Shashwat Chauhan in Bengaluru)
((ArasuKannagi.Basil@thomsonreuters.com;))
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