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​ On March 20, 2026, Russia’s oil producer Lukoil reported a net loss of over 1 trillion roubles for 2025, down from previous profits, reflecting the difficulties the country's oil industry is facing. Lukoil Swings to Massive Loss in Challe…
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On Sunday, March 23, 2026, the British pound rose above $1.34 after Trump’s announcement, delaying a planned airstrike on Iran’s electrical infrastructure, triggering oil prices to trickle down as geopolitical tensions eased. Hence, global…
​ On March 20, 2026, Bitcoin traded steady near $71,000. It had fallen sharply from above $69,000 due to rising oil prices and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. Bitcoin Stabilizes After Volatile Drop Due to Oil and Fed Factors Bitcoin stab…
​ Monday, March 16, 2026 – 08:45 AM – Source: Reuters Are AI Stocks Leading the Next Market Rally on Wall Street? Wall Street ended its latest session on a positive note as investors returned to artificial intelligence stocks, pushing major…
Are AI Stocks Leading the Next Market Rally on Wall Street? Wall Street ended its latest session on a positive note as investors returned to artificial intelligence stocks, pushing major indexes higher. According to Reuters, renewed interes…
Malaysia took a step towards its first US-dollar bond issue since 2021 by tapping banks on March 20, 2026, as demand for the debt sale remains strong and market conditions are favorable. Malaysia Preparing for Return to Dollar Bond Market M…
On March 20, 2026, German producer prices declined by 3.3% year on year, exceeding expectations. German producer prices declined by 3.3% year on year in February, more than expected, indicating that inflation is slowing in the eurozone's la…
Monday, March 16, 2026 – 08:30 AM – Source: Reuters Are AI Stocks Becoming the Main Driver of Wall Street Growth? Wall Street closed higher in its latest session, supported largely by gains in artificial intelligence-related stocks. Accordi…
On March 19, 2026, Africa’s top financial institutions ramped up efforts to dominate East Africa, driven by surging demand for finance in Kenya. East Africa: The New Frontier of Banking Competition in Africa East Africa is increasingly beco…
Gold prices on March 20, 2026, slightly recovered from their decline and remain on track for a sharp weekly decline, as the ongoing war in Iran raised inflationary expectations and reduced near-term interest-rate-cut expectations. Gold Pric…
On March 20, 2026, Novartis agreed to buy an experimental breast cancer drug for up to $3 billion, bolstering its cancer pipeline as it focuses on next-generation medicines and looming patent expirations. Novartis Expands Oncology Pipeline…
Tuesday, February 25, 2026 – 03:10 PM – Source: Forbes Is AI Fear Triggering a New Sell-Off in Tech Stocks? A wave of concern around artificial intelligence is sending shockwaves through the technology sector, raising new questions for inve…
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, European shares declined as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, pressuring investor sentiment. Markets are now closely watching the upcoming ECB decision for further direction. European Stocks…
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 12:05 PM – Source: Reuters Could AI Disruption Change How Banks Make Lending Decisions? Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to stock markets—it is now beginning to reshape how financial institutions make…
On March 20, 2026, UBS strategists issued a statement warning of a potential rise in forex market volatility in the near future due to prolonged risks from the Iran conflict. UBS Expects Greater FX Market Stress as Iran Conflict Continues U…
