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US stock futures ease as oil strength and hawkish Fed tone test risk appetite

US stock futures dip after a broad Wall Street pullback, with surging oil prices and a firmer Federal Reserve policy stance reviving inflation and interest rate worries.

Mar 28, 2026 | 1177

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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 | 1170

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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 | 1155

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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 | 859

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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 | 824

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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 | 1312

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 864

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 890

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 877

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