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Chevron’s Mike Wirth Warns Oil Market Isn’t Fully Pricing Iran War Risks

Chevron’s CEO says physical crude supplies look tighter than futures suggest, arguing the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks are underappreciated by markets. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and how investors across equities, credit, and ETFs might react.

Mar 24, 2026 | 579

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Japan inflation cools to 1.3% in February, undershooting forecasts and extending disinflation streak

Japan’s headline CPI eased to 1.3% in February, the lowest since March 2022 and below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, as core inflation also missed estimates. The fourth straight monthly slowdown sharpens focus on policy normalization and market pricing.

Mar 24, 2026 | 389

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Cramer urges caution after Monday rebound as markets weigh conflict risk and fundamentals

A Monday rally lifted U.S. stocks amid hopes for easing Middle East tensions, but Jim Cramer warned the bounce could prove fleeting as earnings, inflation and policy remain in focus.

Mar 24, 2026 | 423

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Why the UAE Is in Focus as Gulf Tensions With Iran Rise

Iran’s posture toward the United Arab Emirates is testing a critical energy and trade hub at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what changed, why markets care, and how investors can position.

Mar 22, 2026 | 455

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Bank Stocks Slump, but Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo Look Better Positioned Than Peers

Bank shares have been under pressure, yet the business mix at Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo may offer relative resilience against three industry headwinds: funding costs, credit normalization, and tougher capital rules.

Mar 22, 2026 | 448

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Analysts Endorse Three Dividend-Paying Energy Stocks as Cash Returns Stay in Focus

Top-ranked Wall Street analysts highlighted three dividend-paying energy stocks, including Chord Energy and EOG Resources, underscoring resilient cash returns and disciplined capital spending.

Mar 22, 2026 | 448

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Global week ahead: Inflation pressures in focus as policymakers weigh next rate steps

Investors enter the week watching how pipeline price pressures flow into consumer inflation and central bank policy, with implications for stocks, credit, ETFs, and crypto.

Mar 22, 2026 | 425

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Global stocks firm as oil eases ahead of packed week for central banks

Equities found support as crude prices slipped from recent highs, with investors focused on upcoming Fed, ECB, BoE and BoJ decisions and their implications for inflation, rates and risk assets.

Mar 22, 2026 | 385

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Asia-Pacific stocks open higher as oil slide eases inflation jitters

Regional equities advanced after Brent crude fell 2.84% to $100.21 and WTI dropped 5.28% to $93.50, lifting Wall Street and easing pressure on inflation-sensitive sectors.

Mar 22, 2026 | 379

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