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March, 2026

• 30 March 2026 12:36 pm

  Trump Signals Progress in Iran Talks as Geopolitical Risks Persist

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are advancing, raising the possibility of a near-term agreement even as tensions in the Middle East remain elevated. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions were going “extremely well” and suggested that a deal with Tehran could be …

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• 30 March 2026 11:41 am

  Gold Stabilizes After Volatile Week as Geopolitical Risks Persist

  

  Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, following a turbulent week marked by sharp swings as investors remained focused on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. Despite the modest rebound, uncertainty surrounding the outlook for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues to shape sentiment in bullion markets. …

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• 30 March 2026 10:55 am

  Oil Surges Above $115 as Middle East Conflict Escalates, Supply Disruptions Deepen, and Hormuz Strait Risks Intensify

  

  Oil prices rallied sharply on Monday, extending recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised fears of broader supply disruptions. The latest move higher reflects growing concerns that the conflict is widening, with new actors entering the confrontation and little indication of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures …

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• 30 March 2026 12:37 am

  Weekly Summary: escalation against Iran and jobs data into focus

  

  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 …

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• 27 March 2026 11:18 pm

  March 2026 Market Snapshot: Labor Softens, Inflation Holds Steady, Volatility Rules

  

  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 …

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• 27 March 2026 10:23 pm

  Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Oil Shock and Geopolitical Fears Ignite Market Panic

  

  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, …

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• 27 March 2026 9:01 pm

  Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy

  

  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 …

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• 27 March 2026 8:03 pm

  Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar

  

  The British Pound struggled to maintain momentum at the end of the week, hovering just above the 1.3300 level against the US Dollar as global uncertainty continued to dominate market sentiment. Despite holding this key threshold, the currency is on track for modest weekly losses, weighed down by a stronger …

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• 27 March 2026 6:59 pm

  U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears

  

  Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors reacted to rising oil prices and reassessed the outlook for inflation and monetary policy in the wake of escalating Middle East tensions. As of 07:04 ET (11:04 GMT), the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury …

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• 27 March 2026 5:20 pm

  Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical uncertainty and the looming expiration of a massive options batch. Risk aversion linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, alongside technical pressures from derivatives markets, kept traders on the defensive. The world’s largest cryptocurrency …

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• 27 March 2026 3:51 pm

  U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify

  

  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 …

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• 27 March 2026 1:34 pm

  European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated

  

  European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against the absence of meaningful progress toward a resolution. The muted performance comes despite elevated oil prices, which continue to reflect ongoing supply concerns. As of 04:02 ET (08:02 GMT), …

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• 27 March 2026 12:19 pm

  Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion

  

  Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as a weaker U.S. dollar and signs of easing geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 2.1% to $4,467.32 per ounce as of 02:41 ET (06:41 GMT), while U.S. gold futures …

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