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U.S. Extends Pause on Strikes Against Iranian Energy Sites to April 6 as Oil Climbs, Stocks Slip

The White House prolonged its halt on targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, aiming to contain escalation risk. Oil prices firmed and major U.S. stock benchmarks weakened as investors recalibrated for geopolitics, inflation, and rates.

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Meta shares slide nearly 8% after twin courtroom setbacks on child safety

Meta’s stock fell almost 8% on March 26 after losing two child-safety cases, spotlighting mounting legal and regulatory pressure on major social-media platforms and rippling across markets.

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Asia stocks retreat as Kospi leads declines amid uncertain Middle East talks

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday, with South Korea’s Kospi pacing losses as mixed signals on Middle East peace efforts kept risk appetite in check.

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Netflix lifts prices across all streaming plans as it expands into live events and podcasts

Netflix raised prices across every plan, citing stepped-up content investment, including live events and video podcasts. The move, announced March 26, 2026, aims to bolster revenue as the streamer leans into higher-value programming.

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Fed asks court to block effort to reinstate subpoenas in Powell probe as Trump renews criticism

The Federal Reserve asked a judge to reject a push to revive subpoenas tied to an investigation involving Chair Jerome Powell, a legal move that lands as former President Donald Trump escalates attacks on Powell over interest-rate policy.

Mar 28, 2026 | 359

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U.S. tech retreat draws dotcom-era comparisons as strategists flag concentration and rates risks

A pullback in U.S. technology stocks has prompted comparisons to the late stages of the dotcom era, with strategists citing narrow market leadership, elevated valuations and a higher-for-longer rates backdrop.

Mar 28, 2026 | 465

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Mexico equities slip as S&P/BMV IPC falls 0.56% amid cautious risk tone

Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index closed down 0.56%, reflecting a cautious tone across stocks as investors assessed interest-rate and inflation signals alongside upcoming earnings updates.

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Colombia’s COLCAP slips as risk tone softens; defensives hold up while cyclicals lag

Bogotá equities eased with the COLCAP down 0.93% at the close, as investors weighed global rate paths and local inflation dynamics. The move highlights sensitivity to external financing costs and commodity-linked earnings.

Mar 28, 2026 | 468

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Russian equities retreat as MOEX slips 1.31% amid cautious global risk tone

Russian stocks fell at the close, with the MOEX Russia Index down 1.31% as investors navigated a cautious global backdrop shaped by interest-rate policy and inflation signals. The move underscores how rates and macro data continue to steer risk appetite across markets.

Mar 28, 2026 | 427

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