Inflation

Markets

Futures now tip Fed toward possible rate hike as inflation worries resurface

Pricing in fed funds futures shifted on March 27, 2026, putting the odds of at least one rate increase by year-end at 52%. The move underscores persistent inflation anxiety and forces investors to revisit portfolios across stocks, credit, ETFs, and crypto.

Mar 31, 2026 | 445

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Markets

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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Markets

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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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 | 393

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Markets

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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Сrypto

Crypto holds steady as Middle East tensions rise; UAE venues operate normally

Digital assets avoided operational fallout in the UAE despite heightened Iran-related risks, keeping crypto markets orderly while investors track rates, inflation, and liquidity conditions.

Mar 28, 2026 | 414

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Markets

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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Markets

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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Markets

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.

Mar 28, 2026 | 343

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