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Saudi stocks advance as Tadawul All Share rises 0.55%, led by broad-based gains
Saudi Arabia’s equity market closed higher, with the Tadawul All Share Index up 0.55%, reflecting steady risk appetite amid stable oil and rate expectations.
Corporate America watches oil risks as Strait of Hormuz tensions test markets over coming weeks
Executives say a brief oil shock is manageable, but warn that a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could pressure inflation, earnings and valuations if not contained within weeks.
Asia stocks slide as U.S.–Iran rhetoric revives geopolitical risk; Nikkei and Kospi drop about 4%
Asia-Pacific equities fell sharply Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi down roughly 4% as renewed U.S.–Iran threats raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and a broader risk-off shift across markets.
OpenAI tempers data-center ambitions as IPO talk focuses Wall Street on spending discipline
OpenAI has scaled back an expansive data-center buildout and distanced itself from a previously floated Nvidia-centered plan, a shift that aims to reassure markets about capital intensity ahead of a potential IPO.
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China’s ‘emotional economy’ gains traction as consumers pivot from goods to experiences
With growth uneven across China’s economy, spending tied to leisure, wellness and small indulgences is outpacing big-ticket purchases—reframing how investors think about consumer demand and sector earnings.
Asia stocks climb as oil slides on easing Mideast tensions; South Korea leads gains
Asia-Pacific equities advanced after crude prices fell on signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing inflation worries. South Korea outperformed as energy importers benefited from lower oil.
Unusual futures volume preceded market shift after Trump post, drawing trader scrutiny
Equity and oil futures saw abrupt volume spikes shortly before a market-moving social media post by Donald Trump on March 23, 2026, prompting traders to examine cross-asset activity and headline sensitivity.