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March, 2026

• 16 March 2026 5:09 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Markets Monitor Iran Conflict and Oil Volatility

  

  U.S. stock futures moved higher on Monday as investors assessed the continuing U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran, which has now entered its third week. By 07:07 ET (11:07 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 225 points (0.5%), S&P 500 futures gained 46 points (0.7%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 198 points …

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• 16 March 2026 2:43 pm

  Bitcoin Surges Above $74,000 as Short Liquidations Trigger Crypto Rally

  

  Bitcoin climbed above the $74,000 level on Monday, reaching its highest point in roughly six weeks as a wave of short liquidations fueled a sharp rebound in the cryptocurrency market. By 02:21 ET (06:21 GMT), the world’s largest cryptocurrency was up 3.4% at $73,892.4, after earlier touching an intraday high …

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• 16 March 2026 1:32 pm

  European Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Climbs Above $100 Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

  

  European stock markets opened slightly higher on Monday as investors monitored rising oil prices and the continuing conflict in the Middle East, which has now entered its third week. By 04:04 ET (08:04 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index gained 0.1%, while Germany’s DAX rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 added …

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• 16 March 2026 12:15 pm

  Gold Holds Near $5,000 as Iran War and Fed Meeting Keep Markets Cautious

  

  Gold prices stabilized in Asian trading on Monday after briefly slipping below a key psychological level, as investors monitored developments in the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran while awaiting a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting later this week. By 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), spot gold was steady at $5,016.84 per …

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• 16 March 2026 11:33 am

  Oil Rises Amid Volatile Trading as Iran War Threatens Global Supply

  

  Oil prices moved higher in volatile trading on Monday as markets remained on edge over potential supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran. By 23:36 ET (03:36 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 1% to $104.13 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.6% to …

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• 15 March 2026 11:02 pm

  Weekly Recap: Severe Fallout Between Gunpowder and Oil Ahead of Decisive Wednesday – Will Powell Kill Hopes for Rate Cuts?

  

  Recent disruptions in global oil supplies, stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, drove prices to elevated levels last week, sparking a wave of volatility in financial markets across key asset classes. While global equity markets ended the past week lower, Treasury yields saw a significant rise. Despite recent …

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• 14 March 2026 1:31 am

  Energy Frenzy Sparks Chaos on Wall Street as Stocks Retreat

  

  Wall Street closed the week under pressure as a sudden surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and sent major US indexes lower. Rising tensions tied to the Iran conflict triggered sharp swings in energy markets, pushing crude above key levels and injecting fresh volatility into equities. The S&P 500 …

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• 13 March 2026 11:57 pm

  Bitcoin Nears a Turning Point: Signs Grow That the Crypto Downturn May Be Losing Steam

  

  Bitcoin is hovering near $71,000 as the world’s largest cryptocurrency attempts to stabilize after months of volatility. While the market continues to struggle against resistance near $74,000, several signals suggest the recent sell-off may be approaching its final stage.Selling Pressure Begins to FadeThe digital asset has spent weeks moving within …

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• 13 March 2026 10:52 pm

  A Stalling Economy: Cracks Appear in U.S. Growth

  

  The U.S. economy was already showing signs of fatigue before the outbreak of war in Iran sent energy markets into turmoil and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Fresh economic data suggest growth slowed significantly toward the end of last year, revealing vulnerabilities beneath what had long been viewed as a …

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• 13 March 2026 9:46 pm

  Brent and WTI Hover Near $100 As Geopolitical Strains Keep Crude Prices Firm

  

  Global Oil markets remain on high alert as Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hover near the $100 mark, reflecting persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As of today, WTI trades at $97.21 per barrel, up 0.86% on the day, while Brent sits at $101.73 per barrel, slightly down …

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• 13 March 2026 8:41 pm

  Dollar Steamrolls the Pound: GBP/USD Cracks to Three-Month Lows as Oil Shock Rattles Markets

  

  The GBP/USD is sliding hard, tumbling to its lowest level in three months as the mighty United States Dollar flexes its muscles across global markets. The pair has now fallen for four straight sessions, sinking toward the 1.32 zone, as investors stampede into the dollar for safety. In times of …

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• 13 March 2026 7:41 pm

  ECB vs Fed: Are the World’s Most Powerful Central Banks Heading for a Policy Clash?

  

  Financial markets are bracing for a critical week as the world’s major central banks prepare to announce their next moves. The spotlight is on whether the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank could end up steering monetary policy in opposite directions—an outcome that would be unusual in modern economic …

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• 13 March 2026 6:34 pm

  Euro Faces Fresh Pressure as Energy Markets Turn Volatile

  

  The outlook for the EUR/USD is weakening as rising geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices reshape currency market expectations. The euro is increasingly under pressure against the United States Dollar after renewed concerns about energy supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.Currency strategists now expect the euro to …

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