Markets

Plastics, Not Just Oil: How a Strait of Hormuz Shock Could Elevate Inflation Risk Across Markets

Focus on oil alone understates the inflation risk from any Strait of Hormuz disruption. Petrochemical feedstocks and plastics shipped through the chokepoint tie directly into consumer goods pricing and corporate margins.

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Higher Oil Costs Trigger New Fees and Tighter Schedules Across Travel and Delivery

Rising fuel prices are rippling beyond the gas pump, prompting new fees and schedule adjustments from airlines, delivery platforms and shippers as firms pass through higher costs.

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Energy markets brace for potential oil shock as Gulf conflict risk climbs

Rising geopolitical tension near the Strait of Hormuz has pushed a fresh risk premium into energy markets, with investors reassessing inflation, rate paths, and sector positioning.

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Peloton accelerates commercial push with gym-ready Bike and Tread lineup

Peloton is rolling out commercial-grade versions of its Bike and Tread for gyms worldwide, pivoting from an at-home focus to tap institutional demand and diversify revenue.

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Wall Street futures hold steady as investors await Fed decision with inflation risks in focus

U.S. stock futures were little changed as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with investors weighing inflation risks, rate-path signals, and earnings guidance.

Mar 28, 2026 | 476

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Fed set to hold rates as investors focus on projections and Powell’s guidance

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday, shifting attention to updated economic projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference for clues on the timing and pace of any future policy moves.

Mar 28, 2026 | 470

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Kospi outperforms Asia peers as investors parse Japan trade figures and brace for Fed rate call

South Korea’s Kospi led regional equity gains while traders weighed Japan’s latest trade data and positioned for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Focus centered on inflation, rates, and cross-asset volatility amid persistent Middle East risks.

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Oil climbs as UAE energy assets hit and tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz

Fresh disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz lifted crude prices and refocused investors on supply risk, shipping security and inflation as markets weighed potential knock-on effects across stocks, credit and ETFs.

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Lululemon beats Q4 but trims 2026 outlook as proxy fight and tariffs squeeze margins

Lululemon topped fourth-quarter expectations but guided 2026 sales and profit below consensus, citing a proxy battle and tariff headwinds that could pressure margins.

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