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Britain’s competition watchdog has announced plans to investigate whether Microsoft holds excessive market power in business software, in a move that could reshape licensing practices affecting hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and public sector organizations. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will launch a Strategic Market Status …

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday, supported by reports that Donald Trump is considering ending the military campaign against Iran, even as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. By 03:29 ET (07:29 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 333 points, or 0.7%, while S&P 500 futures gained 42 …

As the first quarter of 2026 comes to an end, companies worldwide are preparing to report earnings against the backdrop of a major geopolitical shock. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has not remained confined to the battlefield. It has quickly spilled into the global economy, disrupting …

Global equity markets opened the week with a modest rebound after recent heavy losses, as investors attempted to stabilize sentiment following a turbulent stretch driven by geopolitical tensions and energy price spikes. Major stock indexes edged higher in early trading, signaling tentative confidence rather than a strong recovery, with traders …

European equities traded in a narrow range on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data and continued to monitor escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was largely unchanged at 574.98 points as of 08:09 GMT, reflecting a subdued market tone. Sector …

Last week saw significant developments across geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, key economic indicators from major economies, and updates on monetary policy. Here’s a comprehensive overview. Geopolitical Tensions Lead Market Sentiment Geopolitical factors dominated market movements last week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran drove global prices of oil and …

February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000 jobs, well below expectations and marking the second consecutive month of weakness after revisions. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%. This softening reflected broader caution among businesses, with reductions hitting health care (partly due …

US equities came under heavy selling pressure on Friday, with major indexes extending their decline as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply, slipping into correction territory after dropping more than 10% from its recent peak. Broader markets also weakened, …

A Strategic Shock Reshaping European Industry: Europe is no longer treating defense as a peripheral sector. It has become a central pillar of industrial policy and corporate strategy. Under pressure from slowing automotive demand, rising production costs, and intensifying geopolitical risks, major manufacturers are rapidly pivoting toward military production. What …

U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel mark, as investors remained uneasy despite President Donald Trump extending a key deadline tied to potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. As of 07:33 ET (11:33 GMT), Dow Jones futures fell by 169 points, or …