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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 449

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 468

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Orlando Bravo pushes back on private-markets gloom, says AI is separating software winners from losers

Thoma Bravo’s Orlando Bravo rejects the idea that private markets are strained, arguing AI-led disruption is favoring specialist investors in software despite higher rates and a tougher exit backdrop.

Mar 28, 2026 | 430

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 414

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New Zealand GDP Misses Forecasts in Q4, Extending Pressure on RBNZ and Markets

New Zealand’s economy expanded less than expected in Q4, underscoring soft demand and keeping rates elevated for longer. The downside surprise sharpens focus on the RBNZ’s 5.50% cash rate, inflation trajectory, and market positioning across equities, credit, and FX.

Mar 28, 2026 | 449

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Iran strike reported at Qatar gas hub raises energy security risks for global markets

A reported missile attack on a facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan, the heart of its LNG industry, spotlights supply risk in a key export corridor and puts investors on alert across energy, shipping and credit markets.

Mar 28, 2026 | 457

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Fed leaves policy rate unchanged, keeping borrowing costs elevated for now

The Federal Reserve held rates steady, extending a high-rate environment that shapes mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and market positioning as investors weigh the path for inflation and growth.

Mar 28, 2026 | 379

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Oil jumps 4% after strikes hit Qatar LNG site, reviving supply-risk premium

Crude climbed about 4% as Iranian strikes damaged a Qatari LNG export facility, refocusing markets on Middle East supply risks and chokepoint vulnerabilities.

Mar 28, 2026 | 328

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T-Rex moves to list leveraged ETFs tied to SpaceX and Anthropic ahead of possible IPOs

ETF issuer T-Rex filed for leveraged funds referencing SpaceX and Anthropic, positioning for potential public listings while underscoring growing investor appetite for single-name, high-beta exposure.

Mar 28, 2026 | 489

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