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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 | 1385

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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 | 1829

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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 | 1404

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SEC’s Peirce Signals Openness to Next Wave of Crypto and Tokenization ETFs

Commissioner Hester Peirce said the SEC aims to engage with issuers on new ETF ideas tied to crypto and tokenized assets, hinting at a more collaborative tone as the $7 trillion U.S. ETF market explores blockchain-era products.

Mar 24, 2026 | 2377

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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 | 1489

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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 | 1467

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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 | 1465

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Corporate America watches oil risks as Strait of Hormuz tensions test markets over coming weeks

Executives say a brief oil shock is manageable, but warn that a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could pressure inflation, earnings and valuations if not contained within weeks.

Mar 24, 2026 | 1492

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Asia stocks slide as U.S.–Iran rhetoric revives geopolitical risk; Nikkei and Kospi drop about 4%

Asia-Pacific equities fell sharply Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi down roughly 4% as renewed U.S.–Iran threats raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and a broader risk-off shift across markets.

Mar 24, 2026 | 1457

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