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How an Assertive White House Became a Core Driver of Markets, Oil, and Rate Expectations

The presidency’s expansive use of executive authority is reshaping how investors handicap oil prices, interest-rate expectations, and sector earnings—placing policy moves alongside fundamentals in market playbooks.

Mar 26, 2026 | 307

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What investors are watching this week: Oil shock risk, data check, earnings signals, and flows

Geopolitical tension tied to Iran and a run-up in oil prices dominate the market’s near-term focus, with investors also eyeing key economic data, corporate guidance, and quarter-end positioning.

Mar 26, 2026 | 373

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Asia-Pacific stocks climb as Trump signals de-escalation on Iran, easing energy risk

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after Donald Trump indicated the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, reducing near-term geopolitical risk for equities and oil-sensitive sectors.

Mar 26, 2026 | 387

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Home Depot doubles down on pros as Corning rallies: what it means for investors

Home Depot advanced its professional strategy with another pro-focused agreement while Corning’s stock outperformed, drawing attention to demand trends across housing and electronics. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how markets could react.

Mar 26, 2026 | 342

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Micron Shares Slide for a Fourth Session Even After Blowout Earnings Lift

Micron’s stock has fallen roughly 15% over four trading days despite revenue that nearly tripled year over year, highlighting how markets are weighing memory-cycle durability, valuation, and supply-demand risk after a strong earnings beat.

Mar 26, 2026 | 381

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Geopolitical shock threatens a fragile U.S. housing recovery

Rising geopolitical risk is reviving inflation fears and nudging borrowing costs higher, complicating a hoped‑for rebound in the U.S. housing market.

Mar 26, 2026 | 477

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Rep. Seth Moulton Bars Staff From Using Prediction Markets as Washington Scrutiny Intensifies

Rep. Seth Moulton has prohibited his office staff from using prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, underscoring growing congressional and regulatory focus on event-based wagering platforms that intersect with markets and crypto.

Mar 26, 2026 | 343

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Asia stocks mixed as Iran rules out direct U.S. talks, investors weigh energy and risk

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after Iran said it would not hold direct talks with the U.S., sharpening attention on energy risk and policy uncertainty.

Mar 26, 2026 | 372

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Cramer flags investor “denial” as oil eases and policy support perceptions lift sentiment

Jim Cramer argues markets are stronger than many investors acknowledge, citing lower oil prices and a perceived policy backstop as twin supports for risk assets.

Mar 26, 2026 | 520

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