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Investors are heading into a critical week for U.S. markets, with upcoming inflation data and early corporate earnings expected to provide the first clear signals of how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy and corporate performance. Markets Seek Direction After Volatile Quarter The S&P 500 ended the shortened …

Donald Trump warned of a significant escalation in military operations against Iran, indicating that key infrastructure—including bridges and power plants—could become targets in the coming phase of the conflict. In a late-night statement, Trump suggested that U.S. forces had yet to fully engage remaining targets, signaling a potential expansion of …

Microsoft is planning a major expansion in Japan, committing approximately $10 billion through 2029 to build out data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, as demand for local data processing and sovereignty accelerates. Strategic Push for AI and Data Sovereignty The investment will focus on developing domestic AI infrastructure linked to …

The Bank of Japan signaled it will continue raising interest rates if economic conditions evolve as expected, reinforcing a tightening stance even as rising fuel costs begin to weigh on business sentiment. Rate Hike Path Remains Intact Koji Nakamura, a senior official overseeing monetary policy, said the central bank is …

Iran and Oman are reportedly preparing a joint protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The initiative aims to oversee oil tankers and commercial vessels, raising early hopes that the strait could reopen partially after weeks of closure. According to …

Silver and gold prices fell sharply on Thursday as global markets faced mounting pressures. A strong U.S. dollar and rising bond yields reduced the appeal of these non-yielding precious metals.Silver was hit by both economic and geopolitical factors. Rising tensions with Iran pushed oil prices higher, fueling inflation expectations and …

Markets don’t just react to interest rates—they react to the people setting them. Over the past decade, the Federal Reserve has shown that monetary policy is not only about data and models, but also about leadership style, communication strategy, and institutional philosophy. From post-crisis recovery to the pandemic shock and …

The British Pound continued its slide on Thursday, dropping sharply to around 1.3220 against the US Dollar. This decline marks a loss of over 650 pips since January and positions the pair dangerously close to the 2026 low near 1.3080. Traders are keeping a close eye on central bank signals, …

For decades, the Middle East was viewed mainly through the lens of energy exports. Today, that picture has changed dramatically. The Gulf region has evolved into a global force that not only supplies energy but also shapes financial markets, drives investment flows, and influences the direction of technological development.What makes …

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Federal Reserve found itself thrust into the spotlight after Lorie Logan, President of the Dallas Fed, delivered a series of striking remarks at a banking conference. Logan’s comments painted a picture of a central bank caught in the crossfire of global conflict, domestic inflation, …