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On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Italy’s economic outlook weakens as the Iran Conflict raises energy costs and uncertainty. With Confindustria ringing the bell of slow growth, increased risks to investment, and business confidence, and reduced…
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, signals readiness to respond to temporary surges in inflation. As markets reassess inflation risks and interest rate expectations, highlighting a proactive po…
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in February, Australian inflation slowed slightly, experiencing temporary relief before expected energy-driven price pressures due to external tensions. Economists suspect that the moderation will be short-live…
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the US business activity slowed sharply in March to its lowest level in 11 months, according to the latest S&P Global PMI survey, as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict and rising uncertainty weig…
​On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Mitsubishi Materials decided to stop processing copper concentrate at its Onahama plant by the end of March 2027 due to declining treatment charges and tougher overseas competition squeezing profitability.Mits…
​On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, France’s private sector has shrunken rapidly since October, according to PMI data showing falling exports, weakened demand, and rising costs. Uncertainty and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East confli…
​ Chinese food delivery stocks rallied strongly after officials called on platforms to end deep discounting and price-cutting competition. Investors view this as a sign of healthier, more sustainable competition and profit stability. China…
​ Gold extended its decline on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, making a tenth straight session of losses as fading expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed on sentiment. The prolonged drop in gold underscores a shifting market narrative…
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Iran War is now affecting global growth, with surveys showing rising inflation, energy shocks, and slowing activity. Economies from Europe to the USA are facing the risk of stagflation as oil prices surge a…
​ On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, oil prices slid sharply as easing geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran lifted market sentiment. The decline in oil prices reflects growing optimism over a potential diplomatic breakthrough. Oil Prices Tumble…
​ On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, ARM revealed plans to sell its own chips, causing shares to rise, hitching on the AI demand train. The strategy is to shift from licensing to production, which could unlock billions in revenue and reshape the…
​ Global markets steadied on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as stocks bounced and oil retreated on renewed Middle East ceasefire expectations. Investors reacted swiftly to easing geopolitical tensions, lifting equities while cooling energy pric…
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, gold trims losses after a sharp decline as U.S. President Donald Trump delayed potential strikes on Iran’s energy assets, easing immediate market anxiety.Gold Recovers Ground as Tensions EaseGold trims losses fol…
​ On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Iran denied the US talks to ease tensions, sending oil markets edging higher, with supply uncertainty continuing to pin the crude benchmark and keep volatility elevated across the global energy sector. Oil Sour…
​ On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, software stocks extended losses as growing AI competition unsettled investors. The software sector downturn highlighted broader concerns beyond a single trigger. Software Stocks Sink: Is AI Disruption Spreading…
