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March, 2026

• 24 March 2026 3:20 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge

  

  U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday as investors weighed escalating geopolitical risks against fragile optimism around potential diplomacy. By 06:33 ET (10:33 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: -101 points (-0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: -0.2% Nasdaq 100 Futures: -0.1% This comes after a strong session on Wall Street, where equities rallied …

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• 24 March 2026 2:17 pm

  Bitcoin Climbs on De-Escalation Hopes, Strategy Buying Plan Adds Support

  

  Bitcoin rose on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as improving sentiment around potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict supported risk assets. By 01:09 ET (05:09 GMT): Bitcoin gained 1.9% to $70,214 However, the cryptocurrency pulled back from earlier highs as conflicting signals emerged around diplomatic efforts between …

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• 24 March 2026 12:59 pm

  Trump Delays Iran Strikes, Signals Oil Price Drop as Markets Rally on Deal Hopes

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing what he described as “very good” and “productive” discussions with Tehran—sparking a sharp reaction across global markets. Temporary pause in military action Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to delay attacks on …

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• 24 March 2026 12:20 pm

  European Stocks Rise as Markets Weigh Iran Conflict and Oil Volatility

  

  European equities opened higher on Tuesday, as investors balanced cautious optimism over a temporary pause in U.S. military action with ongoing escalation across the Middle East. By 04:04 ET (08:04 GMT): Stoxx 600 rose 0.4% Germany’s DAX gained 0.5% France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.5% UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% Markets …

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• 24 March 2026 11:15 am

  Gold Extends Losing Streak as Rate Fears and Strong Dollar Weigh

  

  Gold prices fell for a tenth consecutive session in Asian trading on Tuesday, as investors continued to move away from the metal despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 02:46 ET (06:46 GMT): Spot gold declined 0.7% to $4,376.04 per ounce Gold futures slipped 0.6% to $4,413.59 per …

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• 24 March 2026 10:33 am

  Oil Rebounds Sharply as Iran Denies Talks, Supply Risks Intensify

  

  Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, rebounding strongly after the previous session’s steep losses, as Iran denied claims of negotiations with the United States and renewed concerns over supply disruptions gripped markets. By 00:42 ET (04:42 GMT): Brent crude rose 4.1% to $104.07 per barrel WTI crude climbed …

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• 24 March 2026 12:22 am

  Hormuz Shock: The Iran War Tightens the Screws on China’s Economy

  

  Since the war with Iran erupted on February 28, China has found itself confronting a new wave of economic stress. At the center of the disruption lies the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. A significant share of China’s imported oil and liquefied natural gas …

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• 24 March 2026 12:13 am

  The Dollar Stumbles as the War Drums Go Quiet

  

  A sudden pause in conflict sends the world’s reserve currency tumbling as investors rush back into risk. The U.S. dollar weakened noticeably on March 23, 2026, after an abrupt shift in geopolitical signals triggered a dramatic change in global market sentiment. For weeks, the currency had been supported by rising …

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• 23 March 2026 11:48 pm

  War Shockwaves: Global Markets Reshape as Energy and Defense Surge

  

  Since the outbreak of the war involving Iran on February 28, 2026, global financial markets have entered a period of sharp and persistent volatility. Stock movements across major exchanges have increasingly mirrored developments on the geopolitical stage, with investors reacting quickly to every escalation or shift in the conflict. The …

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• 23 March 2026 11:36 pm

  Bitcoin Whipsaws as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets

  

  The price of Bitcoin experienced intense volatility on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East briefly pushed the cryptocurrency to its lowest level in nearly two weeks before a sharp recovery later in the session. After sliding to around $67,000 during early trading, Bitcoin rebounded strongly and climbed to …

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• 23 March 2026 10:37 pm

  Markets Soar as Trump Signals Pause in U.S.-Iran Conflict Stocks Surge on Hopes of De-escalation

  

  Global stock markets surged Monday after President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, following what he described as “productive” talks aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East. The announcement sent a wave of relief through investors, lifting U.S. …

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• 23 March 2026 9:55 pm

  WTI Slides Below $100 as Trump Delays Strikes on Iran

  

  Crude oil plunged sharply on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) falling nearly 9% to dip below $100 a barrel, marking one of the most dramatic intraday swings in recent memory. Prices initially spiked above $101 before tumbling to around $84, eventually settling near $90 as markets reacted to shifting …

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• 23 March 2026 8:58 pm

  Gold Surges from Year-to-Date Lows as Tensions Ease in the Middle East

  

  Gold rebounded sharply on Monday, recovering from a steep decline that had pushed prices to their lowest level this year. The recovery comes after a near 8% sell-off, as investors seized the opportunity for bargain hunting following news that planned military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure have been postponed.The delay …

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