Amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, China and Pakistan have launched a joint diplomatic initiative aimed at easing tensions and restoring stability. The move comes as the war continues to strain the region, raising global concerns over security, energy flows, and economic fallout.The announcement followed high-level talks between both …
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Progress toward a potential agreement between the United States and Iran slowed after both sides bec…
Global Markets Brace for GDP, Inflation Data and Big Tech Earnings in a High-Impact Week
Global markets are preparing for one of the most important weeks of the month as investors closely m…
EU–China Trade War Fears Rise as Brussels Prepares Emergency Measures Against Chinese Imports
The European Union is preparing a new wave of trade measures targeting Chinese imports as tensions b…
Oil Prices Drop Sharply as US–Iran Peace Talks Lift Global Market Sentiment
Brent and WTI crude slide several percent as geopolitical tensions ease and traders price in potenti…
Gold Rebounds Strongly Amid Middle East Ceasefire Optimism
Gold prices jumped sharply at the start of the week as investors reacted to growing optimism surroun…
Dollar and Oil Swing Wildly as Geopolitics Intensify
The US Dollar opened the new trading week on a weaker footing as investors increasingly focused on t…
Brent Crashes Below $100 as Iran Framework Deal Emerges: Tehran Drops Toll Threat But Hormuz Details Murky
Key Takeaways Brent breaks $100: The global benchmark plunged 4.7% to $95.55 per barrel, while WTI s…
Dollar Retreats as Iran Peace Hopes Flush Out Safe-Haven Premium: Rupee Rebounds on RBI’s “Whatever It Takes” Pledge
Key Takeaways Dollar softens: The DXY and dollar index futures both fell 0.2%, retreating after mode…
Gold Surges 1.1% as Iran Peace Hopes Crush Dollar and Yields: Silver and Platinum Join the Rally
Key Takeaways Gold jumps: Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,558.55 per ounce, while gold futures gained 0.8%…
Brent Crashes Below $100 as Rubio Touts “Pretty Solid” Hormuz Framework: But Nuclear Standoff and Blockade Cloud the Picture
Key Takeaways Brent breaks $100: Futures slid 5.6% to $97.74 per barrel — the weakest level in nearl…
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31 March 2026 11:44 pm
Inflation at Risk of Getting Stuck Near 3%, Kansas City Fed’s Schmid Sounds the Alarm
In a pointed warning that underscores the Federal Reserve’s ongoing struggle with price stability, Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid cautioned that U.S. inflation could become entrenched at levels close to 3%. Speaking in Oklahoma City, Schmid argued that the recent surge in oil prices—driven by geopolitical tensions in the …
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31 March 2026 10:30 pm
Wall Street Rallies as War Eases — But the Scars Remain
US stocks jumped on Tuesday as a wave of optimism swept through markets, driven by signals that the war in the Middle East may begin to cool. The shift in tone was enough to spark a sharp rebound, with investors rushing back in after weeks of heavy selling. Yet the …
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31 March 2026 9:37 pm
Energy Markets Cool After War-Driven Spike as Hopes for De-escalation Grow
After weeks of sharp gains fueled by the war with Iran, oil prices are beginning to retreat. US crude (WTI) has dropped to around $97, while Brent crude is trading near $103, both posting notable declines of more than 4%. The pullback suggests that fears of prolonged supply disruptions may …
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31 March 2026 8:42 pm
Yen Strikes Back: Intervention Fears and Hawkish Signals Push USD/JPY Lower
The Japanese Yen regained strength on Tuesday, sending the USD/JPY pair lower and pulling it away from the key 160 level. The move comes as traders grow increasingly cautious, with Japan signaling it may step in to curb excessive currency swings. This shift in tone has given the Yen fresh …
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31 March 2026 7:29 pm
Gold Stalls Near $4,600 as Dollar Softens—but Bigger Pressures Keep Gains in Check
Gold prices hovered near the $4,600 level on Tuesday, finding modest support as the US dollar eased from recent highs. Despite the upward tilt, the metal remains stuck within a narrow trading range that has persisted for about a week, reflecting uncertainty across global markets.The cautious tone comes as investors …
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31 March 2026 5:53 pm
Wall Street Opens Higher as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Sentiment
U.S. equities opened firmly higher on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved following reports that Donald Trump is open to ending the military campaign against Iran, even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At 09:31 ET (13:31 GMT), the S&P 500 advanced 1.2% to 6,419.17 points, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed …
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31 March 2026 4:04 pm
UK Regulator Targets Microsoft in Major Antitrust Probe into Business Software Dominance
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 …
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31 March 2026 2:58 pm
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Geopolitical Risks Keep March Performance Subdued
Bitcoin traded largely unchanged on Tuesday, capping a muted performance for March as persistent risk aversion tied to the Middle East conflict continued to weigh on investor appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency edged up 0.2% to $67,401.9 as of 02:44 ET (06:44 GMT), remaining within a narrow …
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31 March 2026 1:13 pm
U.S. Futures Rise on Potential Iran De-Escalation Despite Ongoing Hormuz Disruption
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 …
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31 March 2026 12:22 pm
European Stocks Hold Near Flat as Oil Surge and Iran Strategy Shift Shape Outlook
European equities traded in a tight range on Tuesday, as investors balanced surging oil prices against reports that the United States may seek to wind down its military campaign in Iran even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. By 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.1%, …
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31 March 2026 11:21 am
Gold Edges Higher on Bargain Buying, but Faces Pressure from Rates and Energy-Driven Inflation
Gold prices inched higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting and slightly softer expectations for interest rate hikes, although the metal remains on track for its steepest monthly decline in nearly two decades. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,503.29 per ounce as of 16:25 ET (20:25 GMT), while gold futures …
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31 March 2026 10:30 am
Oil Slips as Trump Weighs De-Escalation, but Hormuz Closure Caps Losses
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as reports suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering ending military operations against Iran. However, losses remained limited as the outlook for global supply stayed constrained by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude …
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