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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.
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.
Iran strike reported at Qatar gas hub raises energy security risks for global markets
A reported missile attack on a facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan, the heart of its LNG industry, spotlights supply risk in a key export corridor and puts investors on alert across energy, shipping and credit markets.
Fed leaves policy rate unchanged, keeping borrowing costs elevated for now
The Federal Reserve held rates steady, extending a high-rate environment that shapes mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and market positioning as investors weigh the path for inflation and growth.
Oil jumps 4% after strikes hit Qatar LNG site, reviving supply-risk premium
Crude climbed about 4% as Iranian strikes damaged a Qatari LNG export facility, refocusing markets on Middle East supply risks and chokepoint vulnerabilities.
Meta shares slide nearly 8% after twin courtroom setbacks on child safety
Meta’s stock fell almost 8% on March 26 after losing two child-safety cases, spotlighting mounting legal and regulatory pressure on major social-media platforms and rippling across markets.
U.S. Extends Pause on Strikes Against Iranian Energy Sites to April 6 as Oil Climbs, Stocks Slip
The White House prolonged its halt on targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, aiming to contain escalation risk. Oil prices firmed and major U.S. stock benchmarks weakened as investors recalibrated for geopolitics, inflation, and rates.
T-Rex moves to list leveraged ETFs tied to SpaceX and Anthropic ahead of possible IPOs
ETF issuer T-Rex filed for leveraged funds referencing SpaceX and Anthropic, positioning for potential public listings while underscoring growing investor appetite for single-name, high-beta exposure.