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Microsoft’s longtime Office leader Rajesh Jha to retire after 35+ years

Microsoft said Rajesh Jha, the veteran executive who helped bring its AI assistant to Office customers, is retiring after more than three decades. The leadership change arrives as markets track how Big Tech steers AI across core productivity software.

Mar 18, 2026 | 410

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Cramer urges investors to stay the course as Iran-related volatility rattles markets

CNBC's Jim Cramer cautioned against panic selling amid market swings tied to tensions involving Iran, urging investors to focus on earnings, inflation, and rates rather than headlines.

Mar 18, 2026 | 465

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Trump says U.S. struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, spared oil infrastructure

In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump said he directed U.S. Central Command to carry out strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island while avoiding key oil facilities. The statement puts a spotlight on potential market risks tied to energy supply and regional tensions.

Mar 18, 2026 | 429

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Oil Security Risks Narrow U.S. Options to Tame Prices as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise

With Iran-related threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz raising supply risks, traditional U.S. tools to cool oil prices—like strategic reserve releases—offer limited relief. Markets are watching maritime security, OPEC+ policy, and freight costs to gauge inflation and rate implications.

Mar 18, 2026 | 403

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Markets Scale Back Fed Rate-Cut Bets as Energy Costs Revive Inflation Anxiety

Rising energy prices and renewed inflation concerns are chipping away at expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year, prompting investors to reassess stocks, bonds, and crypto positioning.

Mar 18, 2026 | 392

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U.S. Grants Temporary Leeway to Buy Russian Oil Already at Sea to Steady Energy Markets

Washington has issued a time-limited authorization allowing purchases of Russian crude already in transit, aiming to ease near-term supply tightness and stabilize energy markets without lifting broader sanctions.

Mar 18, 2026 | 351

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Drone strike ignites major fire at UAE’s Fujairah oil hub, spotlighting a key shipping choke-point bypass

A fresh drone attack triggered a large fire at the Fujairah oil and shipping hub, the UAE’s critical route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. The incident—second in as many days—raises fresh questions for energy markets, shipping insurers, and risk-sensitive assets.

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U.S. Inflation Reaches 2.4% in February 2026, Keeping Pressure on Policy Outlook

Headline CPI rose 2.4% year over year in February 2026, remaining above policymakers’ preferred pace. Investors weigh implications for rates as geopolitical tensions in Iran add uncertainty to the inflation path.

Mar 15, 2026 | 452

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Stocks Slip, Treasury Yields Climb as Oil’s Advance Revives Inflation Jitters

Equities eased while Treasury yields rose, with oil extending gains as investors reassessed inflation risks and the Fed’s rate path.

Mar 15, 2026 | 417

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