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March, 2026

• 11 March 2026 9:06 pm

  Stocks Drift Lower While Yields and Dollar Gain After CPI Data

  

  Financial markets moved cautiously after the latest U.S. inflation report, with stocks edging lower, bond yields drifting higher, and the U.S. dollar gaining modest strength. The overall reaction was relatively muted, suggesting investors had largely anticipated the data and are now waiting for clearer signals about the direction of interest …

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• 11 March 2026 7:36 pm

  IEA Announces Historic Release of 400 Million Barrels as Middle East Tensions Rattle Oil Markets

  

  The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in history, making 400 million barrels available to the global market. The unprecedented move comes as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt energy supplies and push prices higher. Coordinated Action to Stabilize MarketsIEA member …

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• 11 March 2026 6:27 pm

  Oracle Shares Jump on Strong Cloud Growth and Earnings Beat

  

  Oracle Corporation is making waves on the market after reporting third-quarter fiscal results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud business continues to drive growth, boosting both revenue and profit, and giving investors renewed confidence in its long-term trajectory.Cloud Momentum Drives RevenueOracle posted revenue of $17.2 billion, topping forecasts, while earnings …

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• 11 March 2026 5:21 pm

  Gold Slips as Dollar and Oil Rally Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

  

  Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …

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• 11 March 2026 4:38 pm

  U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in February as CPI Meets Expectations

  

  U.S. consumer prices rose in line with expectations in February, suggesting inflation pressures remained relatively stable despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to data released by the U.S. Labor Department on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.4% year-on-year in February, matching both the previous month’s reading and economists’ forecasts. …

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• 11 March 2026 3:36 pm

  Oil Falls as IEA Plans Record Emergency Reserve Release Amid Iran Conflict

  

  Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday after reports that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is preparing the largest emergency oil reserve release in its history to counter supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. By 00:55 ET (05:55 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery dropped …

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• 11 March 2026 1:33 pm

  Bitcoin Slips Below $70K as Markets Monitor Iran Conflict, Await U.S. CPI Data

  

  Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, slipping back below the $70,000 level as investors remained cautious amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and awaited key U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 0.5% at $69,583.5 by 01:55 ET (05:55 …

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• 11 March 2026 11:58 am

  Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Calls Iran War “Very Complete”

  

  Oil Falls as IEA Considers Record Emergency Reserve Release Amid Iran War Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday after a report suggested the International Energy Agency (IEA) could release a record amount of emergency oil reserves to help offset supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran conflict. By …

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• 11 March 2026 11:32 am

  Gold Edges Higher Above $5,200 as Markets Weigh Iran War Signals, Await U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Gold prices ticked slightly higher in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors navigated mixed signals surrounding the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, while also monitoring disruptions in global energy markets and the possibility of a near-term end to the war. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $5,204.29 per ounce by 01:17 …

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• 11 March 2026 1:16 am

  Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Calls Iran War “Very Complete”

  

  Oil and gas markets experienced dramatic swings this week after US President Donald Trump described the war in Iran as “very complete, pretty much.” Crude prices, which had nearly reached $120 per barrel amid supply fears, dropped below $90 following his remarks, offering a momentary reprieve for global markets.Strait of …

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• 11 March 2026 12:07 am

  Anthropic Fights Back: AI Startup Challenges US Government Blacklist

  

  Workers from OpenAI and Google have stepped up to support Anthropic in its legal battle after being blacklisted by the US Department of War. The move comes after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.Challenging an Unprecedented DesignationAnthropic filed two …

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• 10 March 2026 11:39 pm

  FOMC Preview: What to Expect from the March Meeting

  

  As the Federal Reserve prepares for its March 18, 2026 meeting, all eyes are on whether policymakers will finally move toward cutting interest rates. The short answer: not yet. Rates Stay Put—for NowThe Fed is widely expected to keep short-term interest rates in their current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. …

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• 10 March 2026 10:35 pm

  CPI Watch: Markets Seek Signals on U.S. Inflation Momentum

  

  Global markets are turning their attention to the upcoming U.S. inflation report, one of the most closely watched economic indicators this week. Investors are trying to gauge whether price pressures in the American economy are continuing to cool or beginning to reaccelerate, especially as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …

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