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The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded a larger-than-expected increase in February 2026, signaling that inflationary pressures remain persistent despite easing in some sectors. Wholesale prices rose by 0.7% during the month, clearly surpassing market expectations, while the annual rate reached 3.4%, the highest since February 2025. The PPI is …

In a move aimed at lowering energy costs and improving supply flows, the United States has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, allowing foreign vessels to transport goods between domestic ports.Easing Shipping RestrictionsThe Jones Act, a long-standing maritime law, requires that goods moved between U.S. ports be carried …

A Quiet Boom in Australia’s Defense SectorAmid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising global military spending, defense stocks listed on the Australian exchange are experiencing a renewed wave of investor interest. While major defense giants continue to dominate headlines, a quieter yet potentially more rewarding trend is taking shape beneath the …

The U.S. dollar ticked slightly higher on Wednesday, supported by stabilizing oil prices and cautious positioning ahead of a packed schedule of central bank meetings. The greenback was largely steady against both the British pound and Japanese yen, with the latter pulling back from levels that had raised concerns about …

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its March 19 meeting, although persistent inflation concerns and a weaker yen are likely to shape a more hawkish tone from policymakers. The central bank is projected to maintain its short-term benchmark rate at …

Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, consolidating after a recent rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy decision and new regulatory developments in the U.S. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.2% to $74,207.9 by 02:27 ET (06:27 GMT), after briefly approaching the $76,000 level in …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating from recent highs after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached an agreement to resume exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, offering some relief to strained global supplies. Despite the pullback, Brent crude remained above the key $100 per barrel level, as the ongoing …

Gold prices fell below key levels in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision and rising concerns over inflation. After briefly reclaiming the $5,000 per ounce level, bullion reversed course as ongoing tensions in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran heightened uncertainty …

Bitcoin has surged to a month-and-a-half high, sparking renewed optimism across the crypto world. The rally has been supported by long-term investors holding steady, which has helped stabilize prices and reduce selling pressure. Investor Confidence Strengthens Recent market trends show that fewer investors are facing losses, creating a calmer and …

Global financial markets are entering a tense waiting period as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting, an event closely watched by investors around the world. The gathering comes at a moment of growing uncertainty in the economic outlook, with policymakers facing mounting pressure to strike a delicate balance …