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The end of cheap flights? Why the war in Ukraine will push the price of airfares

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4 years ago

March 8, 2022

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The war in Ukraine is impacting the entire world, typically when it comes to the price of oil – and as prices rise, we could be saying goodbye to cheap airfares

For the past two years during the COVID pandemic, nervous travelers have been putting off their plans until 2022. But just as the world recovers from the pandemic, Russia invades Ukraine – and it’s sending the price of brent crude skyrocketing.

Airlines passengers are bracing for steeper fares as the Russian invasion of Ukraine forces the price of jet fuel to the highest in 13 years.

Some airlines are warning prices could skyrocket, just as passengers are returning to the skies.

Airlines have been on life support, some didn’t get through the pandemic

Those carriers that clawed their way through are suffering a new spread – expensive jet fuel overshadowing the recent jump in travel demand.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has set off a global panic around fuel supplies. Costs rose 32% last week alone – 50% higher so far this year.

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says airfares to rise as much as 7% due to oil price rise.

Fuel is the second-highest expense for an airline, right behind the cost of staff

Airline stocks have been among the hardest industries hit in recent weeks as markets were thrown into chaos.

Australia’s flag carrier warns the airline will be forced to raise fares by as much as 7 percent as the price of oil hits $120 a barrel.

While Qantas and other airlines have a strong hedging strategy for fuel – that can only last for so long before passengers have to be slugged with even higher fares after June.

Governments and competition regulators were that climbing jet fuel prices will now set back the recovery of the battered travel industry.

Some airlines are now hoping sustainable aviation fuel could be the answer, building on tests that have been conducted in recent years.

German airline Lufthansa is set to operate the first CO2 neutral cargo flight by using Sustainable Fuel.

But there are no cheap options, as passengers either face higher prices or long waits to get back into the air.

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U.S. stocks falling amid AI worries and weak earnings

U.S. stocks decline amid AI concerns, defensive sectors rising; traders eye commodities, jobs data, and currency trends for insights.

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1 day ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. stocks decline amid AI concerns, defensive sectors rising; traders eye commodities, jobs data, and currency trends for insights.

U.S. stocks are tumbling as investors grow concerned over AI profitability and disappointing earnings. Defensive sectors are attracting attention ahead of the upcoming CPI report, while market participants are carefully watching how tech-heavy AI stocks are influencing broader indices. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX notes that these factors are shaping market sentiment.

For traders, commodities like gold and oil are also playing a role in sentiment, providing hedges amid market uncertainty. The January jobs report and unemployment data are adding further context, with potential implications for Federal Reserve policy.

Market expectations for rate cuts are shifting as investors weigh economic indicators against global market dynamics. Traders are also eyeing currency movements, including the Australian Dollar and Japanese yen, for signs of broader economic trends.

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Wall Street tumbles as tech stocks face AI disruption fears

Wall Street falters as tech stocks dive amid AI anxieties; 2026 seen as critical for proving AI investment returns.

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1 day ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street falters as tech stocks dive amid AI anxieties; 2026 seen as critical for proving AI investment returns.

Wall Street took a sharp hit as tech stocks plummeted amid growing investor anxiety over artificial intelligence. Markets reacted strongly to uncertainty about how AI could disrupt major sectors, leaving investors on edge. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com explains why investors are nervous about what’s ahead.

Cisco Systems’ quarterly results added to the market jitters, while defensive sectors gained attention as investors sought safer bets. Analysts describe 2026 as a ‘prove it’ year for AI, with companies needing to demonstrate real returns on their ambitious investments.

The January Consumer Price Index report and rising concerns over AI’s impact on transportation companies further weighed on sentiment. Investors are now closely watching major tech firms for signals on how AI spending will shape future market performance.

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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

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3 days ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.

The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.

US stock markets could face turbulence as investors digest the latest jobs data. David Scutt from StoneX explains how these figures may influence equities and what the outlook is for global markets.

Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.

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