U.S. Stock Futures Move Lower
U.S. stock futures were edging lower, with oil prices rising again as fighting in the Middle East continued despite diplomatic efforts.
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Eurozone, Asian Business Activity Slows as Iran War Ramps Up Uncertainty
The war has driven up energy prices and uncertainty, while a cooling of new orders points to longer-lasting harm if the conflict continues or escalates.
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NYSE Partners With Securitize to Develop 24/7 Tokenized Securities Platform
Under the exchange's plan, stocks would trade as digital tokens.
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EU and Australia Sign Free-Trade Agreement, Security Deal
The European Union and Australia agreed to a free-trade deal and security partnership, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic and military relationships at a time of rapidly growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Japan Consumer Inflation Rises at Slower Pace
Japan's consumer prices rose at a slower pace in February, potentially affording the central bank more time to consider raising rates further amid heightened geopolitical risks.
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Big Banks Are Playing Both Sides of the Private Credit Meltdown
Private-credit funds' exposure to software has come back to bite them, presenting new risks and opportunities for banks.
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President Backs Off Threat To Iranian Energy
Trump says talks to end war are making progress, but Tehran expresses skepticism.
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Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours
Global oil prices edged higher in after-hours trading Monday to recoup portion of the nearly 11% lost during the regular session, as traders geared up for what's likely to be another day driven by developments in the Iran conflict.
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RBNZ Signals Rate Hikes Possible If Inflation Threats Linger
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has indicated it could raise interest rates if the surge in oil prices related to the Iran war drags on, threatening a sustained rise in inflation.
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Bank of Canada to Lose Two Members of Rate-Setting Governing Council
Rhys Mendes and Sharon Kozicki are departing as deputy governors of the seven-member governing council.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 24, 2026 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)
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