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Asia stocks slide as U.S.–Iran rhetoric revives geopolitical risk; Nikkei and Kospi drop about 4%

Asia-Pacific equities fell sharply Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi down roughly 4% as renewed U.S.–Iran threats raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and a broader risk-off shift across markets.

Mar 24, 2026 | 317

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Markets

OpenAI tempers data-center ambitions as IPO talk focuses Wall Street on spending discipline

OpenAI has scaled back an expansive data-center buildout and distanced itself from a previously floated Nvidia-centered plan, a shift that aims to reassure markets about capital intensity ahead of a potential IPO.

Mar 24, 2026 | 317

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Investing Basics

Investing for Beginners Books: A Practical Hub to Get Started

Explore a structured hub of investing for beginners books, organized by topic, style, and learning goals. Compare options, see key takeaways, and choose with confidence.

Mar 24, 2026 | 426

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Markets

Çin’in ‘duygusal ekonomisi’, tüketiciler mallardan deneyimlere yöneldikçe ivme kazanıyor

Çin ekonomisinde büyümenin dengesiz seyretmesiyle, eğlence, sağlıklı yaşam ve küçük lükslere bağlı harcamalar, yüksek tutarlı alımları geride bırakıyor—yatırımcıların tüketici talebi ve sektör kazançlarına bakışını yeniden şekillendiriyor.

Mar 24, 2026 | 383

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Markets

Asia stocks climb as oil slides on easing Mideast tensions; South Korea leads gains

Asia-Pacific equities advanced after crude prices fell on signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing inflation worries. South Korea outperformed as energy importers benefited from lower oil.

Mar 24, 2026 | 354

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Markets

Unusual futures volume preceded market shift after Trump post, drawing trader scrutiny

Equity and oil futures saw abrupt volume spikes shortly before a market-moving social media post by Donald Trump on March 23, 2026, prompting traders to examine cross-asset activity and headline sensitivity.

Mar 24, 2026 | 321

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Markets

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 | 545

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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 | 355

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