Markets navigated a mix of geopolitical tensions, policy signals, and asset-specific developments on Monday, with cryptocurrencies rebounding, oil markets remaining on edge, and policymakers weighing risks across financial systems.From Bitcoin’s recovery to fresh warnings from Washington and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, investors tracked multiple crosscurrents shaping sentiment.Bitcoin…
Consumer prices in the Eurozone rose at the fastest pace in over a year in March, as a sharp increase in energy costs linked to the Iran conflict pushed inflation above the European Central Bank’s target.Inflation in the Eurozone accelerated to 2.5% in March from 1.9% in February, according to…
Germany’s inflation accelerated to 2.8% year on year in March, according to preliminary figures released Monday by the federal statistics office.The reading, harmonised with the European Union’s methodology, rose from 2.0% in February and came in line with economists’ expectations in a Reuters poll.March figure meets forecastThe EU-harmonised rate is…
US stocks opened higher on Monday, rebounding after sharp losses in the previous session, as investors reacted to fresh developments in the Middle East conflict and comments from Donald Trump on ongoing negotiations with Iran.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 333 points, or 0.74%, while the S&P 500 gained…
Jubilant FoodWorks said it will not renew its agreement with Dunkin’ to develop and operate the US brand’s stores in India when the current pact ends on December 31, 2026.The company said it will evaluate options for the existing stores, including a sale or transfer of franchise rights in consultation…
Despite shifts in workforce composition and job creation, Chile’s unemployment rate held steady at 8.3% for the December 2025–February 2026 quarter.The rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points from a year earlier, according to the latest data, pointing to a marginal improvement on an annual basis.This modest decline came alongside…
The Nikkei hit 59,332 on February 26 and was the best-performing index in 2026. Two days later, the US and Israel attacked Iran.And that timing explains almost everything about what has happened to Japanese markets since.By March 30, the index had shed 13.1% for the month, the worst performance among…
Golden Pass LNG, the joint venture of QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil, has produced its first liquefied natural gas at its new terminal in Texas, the company said Monday.The startup comes as global gas markets remain tight after the war between the US, Israel and Iran pushed energy prices higher and…
US stocks ended mostly lower on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting optimism around diplomatic signals from Washington.The S&P 500 fell about 0.4%, moving closer to correction territory and extending its decline to roughly 9.3% from its recent…
The geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to ripple across the global markets.An Iranian strike on an oil tanker near Dubai has sharpened fears of supply disruptions, sending crude prices higher.The fallout is already being felt far beyond the region, with countries like South Korea moving to shield their…