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March, 2026

• 26 March 2026 7:09 pm

  Volkswagen’s Anchor Investor Turns to Defence After Earnings Hit

  

  Volkswagen’s largest shareholder, Porsche SE, is shifting its focus toward defence and technology investments after reporting a sharp decline in earnings. The holding company, which controls nearly a third of Volkswagen’s shares and a majority of its voting rights, saw adjusted profits fall by 9% in 2025. The drop was …

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• 26 March 2026 4:56 pm

  Oil Climbs Above $106 as Middle East Tensions and Supply Risks Intensify

  

  Oil prices surged on Thursday, extending a period of heightened volatility as investors reacted to mixed signals surrounding potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Gains were driven by persistent uncertainty over diplomatic efforts, even as Iran reviews a U.S.-backed proposal to end the ongoing conflict. As of 05:33 ET (09:33 …

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• 26 March 2026 3:57 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Iran Rules Out Direct Talks, Tempering Ceasefire Optimism

  

  U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Thursday, as investors reassessed the likelihood of a near-term resolution to the Middle East conflict following cautious signals from Iran. While Tehran confirmed it is reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, it ruled out direct negotiations with Washington, dampening earlier optimism. As of 01:57 …

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• 26 March 2026 1:50 pm

  Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 as Geopolitical Uncertainty and Regulatory Risks Weigh on Crypto Markets

  

  Bitcoin retreated on Thursday, reversing part of this week’s gains as investor sentiment weakened amid conflicting signals surrounding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The pullback reflects broader caution across risk-sensitive assets, as markets remain highly reactive to geopolitical developments and policy uncertainty. The world’s largest …

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• 26 March 2026 12:32 pm

  German Consumer Sentiment Falls to One-Year Low as Energy Fears Resurface

  

  Consumer sentiment in Germany deteriorated sharply, reaching its weakest level since March 2024, as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns over rising energy costs and renewed inflationary pressures. According to data released on Thursday by GfK in partnership with the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions, the consumer climate …

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• 26 March 2026 11:36 am

  Gold Slides as Dollar Strength and Rate Concerns Offset Geopolitical Support

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, as investors navigated mixed signals surrounding the Iran conflict while a firmer U.S. dollar reduced the metal’s appeal. The pullback highlights the ongoing tension between geopolitical demand for safe-haven assets and macroeconomic pressures tied to interest rates. Spot gold fell 1.1% to …

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• 26 March 2026 10:39 am

  Oil Jumps Over 2% as Iran Reviews U.S. Proposal Amid Persistent Market Volatility

  

  Oil prices rebounded by more than 2% in Asian trading on Thursday, as markets reacted to conflicting signals surrounding potential de-escalation in the Middle East. The gains follow a sharp decline in the previous session, underscoring the heightened volatility driven by geopolitical uncertainty. As of 02:09 ET (00:31 GMT), Brent …

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• 26 March 2026 2:21 am

  Alphabet in Focus: Can AI Drive a Major Stock Surge?

  

  Shares of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, are attracting growing investor attention as optimism builds around the company’s potential for strong gains over the coming year. This renewed interest reflects confidence in Alphabet’s ability to capitalize on major shifts in the technology landscape, particularly in artificial intelligence and …

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• 26 March 2026 1:51 am

  Caught Between Hope and Reality: Markets Price Peace While Risk Still Lingers

  

  Global markets are increasingly leaning toward a hopeful outcome, positioning for an eventual resolution to geopolitical tensions—even as uncertainty continues to dominate the broader landscape. Investors appear willing to look beyond the immediate noise, cautiously lifting risk assets. Yet beneath this surface optimism lies a more fragile reality, where not …

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• 26 March 2026 12:12 am

  Dollar Holds Its Ground as Fragile Diplomacy Keeps Markets on Edge

  

  Global markets are navigating a tense balancing act, caught between cautious optimism and lingering uncertainty as geopolitical developments continue to shift by the hour. Early hopes of easing tensions briefly lifted sentiment, but hesitation on the diplomatic front quickly brought volatility back into focus, leaving investors wary and defensive.The US …

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• 25 March 2026 11:27 pm

  Gold Gains Momentum as U.S. Bond Yields Slide

  

  Gold surged during Wednesday’s trading session, supported by a cautious wave of optimism over potential progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, alongside a decline in U.S. Treasury yields.These combined factors have helped restore gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset after a period of sharp volatility. Investors …

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• 25 March 2026 10:06 pm

  Silver Rally Stalls as Ceasefire Hopes Fade in the Iran Conflict

  

  Silver prices paused their recent rebound on Wednesday as optimism surrounding a possible ceasefire in the Iran conflict began to fade. The precious metal had surged earlier in the week on hopes that diplomatic efforts could ease geopolitical tensions, but renewed uncertainty has slowed the recovery and left markets cautious.After …

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• 25 March 2026 8:51 pm

  Could Markets Rally on Rumours? Oil, AI Stocks, and Housing Shift as Investors Chase the Next Narrative

  

  Global markets surged this week after rumours circulated that negotiations related to the Iran conflict were progressing, triggering sharp moves in commodities and equities. The reaction once again underscored how quickly investors respond to even unverified political signals—especially when the stakes involve energy supplies and global economic stability.Oil Markets Swing …

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