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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.

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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 | 1238

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Saudi stocks edge lower as Tadawul All Share slips 0.13% amid cautious risk tone

The Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.13% in the latest session, signaling a cautious stance among investors as they track earnings, rates, and global risk sentiment.

Mar 31, 2026 | 1202

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South Korea leads regional sell-off with 5% slide as Middle East war extends into fifth week

Asia-Pacific stocks retreated Monday, with South Korea’s market down 5% as the Middle East war enters a fifth week, pressuring risk sentiment into the final days of the quarter.

Mar 31, 2026 | 1195

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Eli Lilly strikes $2.75 billion pact with Insilico to advance AI-discovered medicines globally

Eli Lilly agreed to a headline $2.75 billion deal with Hong Kong-listed Insilico, including $115 million upfront, to bring AI-developed drug candidates to worldwide markets — a notable step in big pharma’s adoption of AI-driven discovery.

Mar 31, 2026 | 1197

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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 | 1223

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Managed futures resurface as a defensive play as stocks and bonds retreat, oil touches $100

With equities and Treasurys sliding and crude oil back near $100, trend-following managed futures are drawing fresh attention as a potential hedge—echoing their strong showing during 2022’s cross-asset selloff.

Mar 31, 2026 | 1221

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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 | 1186

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प्लास्टिक, सिर्फ़ तेल नहीं: होर्मुज़ जलडमरूमध्य में आए झटके से किस तरह तमाम बाज़ारों में महँगाई का जोखिम बढ़ सकता है

केवल तेल पर ध्यान देने से हॉर्मुज़ जलडमरूमध्य में किसी भी व्यवधान से होने वाले मुद्रास्फीति जोखिम को कम करके आँका जाता है। पेट्रो-रसायन कच्चा माल और उस चोकपॉइंट से होकर भेजे जाने वाले प्लास्टिक का उपभोक्ता वस्तुओं की कीमतों और कॉर्पोरेट मार्जिन पर सीधा असर पड़ता है।

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