Markets

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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Kuwait’s oil chief warns Hormuz shutdown would roil global markets and the real economy

Kuwait Petroleum Corp’s CEO says any closure of the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a domino effect across energy supply, prices, and inflation, elevating risks for equities, credit, and shipping.

Mar 25, 2026 | 432

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Nissan brings series-hybrid drivetrain to U.S., aiming to reshape the hybrid playbook

Nissan will introduce its series-hybrid system to the U.S., delivering EV-style driving powered by a gasoline engine acting as a generator. The move could influence automaker strategy, supply chains, and investor positioning across autos and energy.

Mar 24, 2026 | 471

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Wall Street Weekly: Four-Week Slide Highlights Inflation Jitters and Geopolitical Tension

U.S. stocks extended losses for a fourth straight week as fresh inflation signals and conflict in the Middle East unsettled rate expectations and earnings outlooks. Here are the key themes, what changed, and what it means for investors across equities, credit, and ETFs.

Mar 24, 2026 | 451

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Fonterra lifts annual earnings outlook, cautions on Middle East shipping risks

New Zealand’s Fonterra raised its full-year earnings guidance while warning that ongoing Middle East and Red Sea disruptions could affect logistics and demand in some channels.

Mar 24, 2026 | 453

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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.

Mar 24, 2026 | 490

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