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March, 2026

• 25 March 2026 3:33 pm

  Global Markets Rebound as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

  

  Global financial markets showed signs of recovery on Wednesday, as renewed optimism over a potential resolution to the Iran conflict boosted equities while easing pressure on oil and the U.S. dollar. Investors reacted to reports that Washington has presented a 15-point plan to end hostilities, even as Iran maintains a …

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• 25 March 2026 2:01 pm

  European Stocks Rally as Oil Drops on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Talks

  

  European equity markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, buoyed by easing oil prices and growing optimism that diplomatic efforts could help de-escalate the nearly month-long conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. By 08:06 GMT: Stoxx 600: +1.3% DAX (Germany): +1.7% CAC 40 (France): +1.4% FTSE 100 (UK): +0.9% …

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• 25 March 2026 1:22 pm

  Bitcoin Holds Above $71,000 as Markets Weigh Geopolitics and Diplomacy Signals

  

  Bitcoin edged higher on Wednesday, maintaining its position above the key $71,000 level as investors navigated a complex mix of geopolitical tensions and cautious optimism over potential diplomatic progress in the Middle East. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1% to $71,197, recovering from earlier losses this week when escalating conflict …

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• 25 March 2026 12:44 pm

  Oil Prices Retreat but Hold Above $100 as Markets Weigh War and Diplomacy Signals

  

  Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, as tentative signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran prompted a pullback from recent highs. However, crude remained elevated, reflecting ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. As of 01:18 GMT, Brent crude fell 3.8% to $100.51 per barrel …

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• 25 March 2026 2:19 am

  Fed’s Dilemma: Goolsbee Warns Energy Shocks Threaten Both Mandates

  

  Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee issued a sobering outlook on Tuesday, highlighting how sudden energy price spikes are complicating the central bank’s path forward. His remarks underscore a growing “nightmare scenario” for policymakers as they navigate the fallout from regional instability.The Dual-Mandate Trap: Inflation vs. EmploymentGoolsbee emphasized that energy …

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• 25 March 2026 1:26 am

  Market Paradox: Why Gold and the Dollar Are Defying Their Inverse Relationship

  

  One of the most striking features of price action following the U.S. President’s remarks last Monday was the simultaneous drop in both the U.S. Dollar and Gold. This move raised eyebrows across trading floors, as it directly contradicts the traditional inverse correlation between the two assets.Breaking the Rule: When the …

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• 25 March 2026 12:37 am

  Palantir Charges Ahead: Pentagon Contract Win Solidifies AI Dominance in Defense

  

  Palantir Technologies has secured a pivotal strategic victory after landing a major contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This development reinforces the company’s standing as a premier global leader in data analytics and artificial intelligence, particularly within the high-stakes realm of national security.A Vote of Confidence: The Pentagon’s …

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• 24 March 2026 11:11 pm

  Will Oil Continue its Ascent? Middle East Tensions Put Global Supply in the “Eye of the Storm”

  

  Global oil prices surged aggressively during the final hours of Tuesday’s trading as fears of a widening Middle East conflict intensified. This escalation has effectively shattered a brief window of relative calm, thrusting markets back into a state of high-alert volatility.The latest price action reflects a hyper-sensitive trading environment:The “Spillover” …

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• 24 March 2026 9:43 pm

  Oil’s “Fear Premium” Ignites: Brent Cracks $100 as Middle East Turmoil Redlines

  

  Global oil prices have ignited into a fresh, “frenzied” rally over the last few hours. Intense fears of a widening Middle East conflict have shattered a brief window of relative calm, plunging energy markets back into a state of high-octane anxiety.Market Performance: Breaking the Psychological BarrierThe latest trading sessions reveal …

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• 24 March 2026 8:41 pm

  Global Markets in Turmoil as Conflict Clouds Investor Confidence

  

  Global stock markets are reeling as the war in Iran continues to cast a heavy shadow over financial systems worldwide. The conflict has triggered sharp declines across major indices, fueled by soaring oil prices, disrupted supply chains, and mounting fears of inflation. Asia Suffers, America Holds Steady Since the outbreak …

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• 24 March 2026 7:47 pm

  Gold Caught Between War Fears and Market Reality

  

  Gold prices struggled to gain momentum on Tuesday as investors weighed conflicting signals surrounding the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran. The precious metal, long considered a refuge during geopolitical crises, showed only a modest recovery after recent sharp losses. Prices hovered near $4,400 an ounce after briefly …

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• 24 March 2026 7:03 pm

  Old Gold, New Profits: How France’s Central Bank Turned a Reserve Upgrade Into a $15 Billion Windfall

  

  France’s central bank has reported a major financial gain after completing a large-scale update of part of its gold reserves, benefiting from the sharp rise in global gold prices over the past year. The operation generated a one-time capital gain of roughly €13 billion, equivalent to about $15 billion.Rather than …

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• 24 March 2026 5:21 pm

  U.S. Business Activity Slows to 11-Month Low as Iran War Fuels Inflation Pressures

  

  U.S. economic momentum weakened in March, with business activity growth slowing to its lowest level in nearly a year as companies grappled with rising costs and heightened uncertainty linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to S&P Global, the flash U.S. Composite PMI slipped to 51.4 from 51.9 in …

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