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Asian stocks retreat as Brent crude aims for record monthly gain; rate path in focus

Equities across Asia slipped as Brent crude headed toward a record monthly rise, reviving inflation concerns and putting central bank rate expectations back at the center of global markets.

Mar 31, 2026 | 464

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Energy stocks rally: what a 56%+ surge says about the sector’s next leg

An energy stock’s 56%+ jump spotlights how oil prices, tight capital spending, and high rates are reshaping sector returns. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how investors across equities, credit, and ETFs might position.

Mar 31, 2026 | 465

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Wall Street futures hold steady as investors await Fed decision with inflation risks in focus

U.S. stock futures were little changed as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with investors weighing inflation risks, rate-path signals, and earnings guidance.

Mar 28, 2026 | 420

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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 | 375

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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 | 385

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U.S. tech retreat draws dotcom-era comparisons as strategists flag concentration and rates risks

A pullback in U.S. technology stocks has prompted comparisons to the late stages of the dotcom era, with strategists citing narrow market leadership, elevated valuations and a higher-for-longer rates backdrop.

Mar 28, 2026 | 373

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Mexico equities slip as S&P/BMV IPC falls 0.56% amid cautious risk tone

Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index closed down 0.56%, reflecting a cautious tone across stocks as investors assessed interest-rate and inflation signals alongside upcoming earnings updates.

Mar 28, 2026 | 302

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Colombia’s COLCAP slips as risk tone softens; defensives hold up while cyclicals lag

Bogotá equities eased with the COLCAP down 0.93% at the close, as investors weighed global rate paths and local inflation dynamics. The move highlights sensitivity to external financing costs and commodity-linked earnings.

Mar 28, 2026 | 340

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Russian equities retreat as MOEX slips 1.31% amid cautious global risk tone

Russian stocks fell at the close, with the MOEX Russia Index down 1.31% as investors navigated a cautious global backdrop shaped by interest-rate policy and inflation signals. The move underscores how rates and macro data continue to steer risk appetite across markets.

Mar 28, 2026 | 276

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