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Futures now tip Fed toward possible rate hike as inflation worries resurface

Pricing in fed funds futures shifted on March 27, 2026, putting the odds of at least one rate increase by year-end at 52%. The move underscores persistent inflation anxiety and forces investors to revisit portfolios across stocks, credit, ETFs, and crypto.

Mar 31, 2026 | 445

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Investor takeaway: Unclear U.S. endgame in Iran war keeps pressure on stocks

Uncertainty around the Trump administration’s objectives in the Iran conflict is weighing on risk appetite, with market focus shifting to policy clarity, earnings resilience, and energy supply risks.

Mar 31, 2026 | 423

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Three forces behind a tough week for stocks: geopolitics, inflation repricing, and earnings quality

Risk appetite faltered as investors grappled with heightened geopolitical tension, shifting interest-rate expectations, and questions about earnings durability. We break down what changed, why it matters, and the implications for equity, credit, ETF, and crypto markets.

Mar 31, 2026 | 358

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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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 507

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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 | 417

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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 | 383

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