Persistent inflation and elevated expectations increase the risk of second-round effects, where wage and price cycles reinforce long-term inflation.
The ECB says it is well positioned and operating from strength, maintaining flexibility to respond to future economic risks if needed.
Officials stress vigilance and a wait-and-see approach as economic conditions remain uncertain, with readiness to act if risks increase.
The ECB says it is ready to act quickly if inflation rises again, maintaining a flexible policy stance as eurozone price pressures ease but remain uncertain.
Fitch warns oil could average about $120 per barrel if a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz persists, reflecting tightened supply and higher price risks.
UK ministers met to discuss Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on security risks and the potential impact on global shipping routes.
Drones targeted a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport but were intercepted, causing no casualties as Iraqi forces assess the situation.
Rising country risk premiums and fluctuating stock markets in Gulf countries reflect cautious investor sentiment amid global and regional economic uncertainties.
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Stocks fell while Brent crude eased after touching $119, reflecting cautious market sentiment amid ongoing geopolitical and energy uncertainty.
Three men face charges for allegedly smuggling advanced AI chips into China, highlighting tensions around export controls, global tech demand, and enforcement challenges.
Gold edges higher as investors seek stability, while silver declines amid growth concerns. Oil price swings continue to drive volatility across commodity markets.
U.S. stocks head toward extended weekly losses as investors reassess rate expectations, earnings strength, and economic signals, reflecting a broader pause in market momentum.
San Jose / New York, March 20, 2026 – Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) shares plunged more than 25% in pre-market trading this Friday following a bombshell announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charging three individuals linked to the company—including its co-founder—with orchestrating a massive scheme to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI servers equipped with Nvidia chips to China.
Gold prices edged up slightly but remain on track for a weekly loss as the Iran conflict fuels inflation fears and reduces expectations for near-term interest rate cuts.
Unilever is in talks to separate its food business and potentially merge it with McCormick, signaling a strategic shift toward faster-growing sectors like beauty and personal care.
Eight states and DirecTV are challenging the Nexstar–Tegna merger, raising concerns over media consolidation and local broadcasting competition.
Brent crude briefly topped $119 before easing, triggering global stock declines as markets reacted to geopolitical uncertainty and shifting energy expectations.
The chair of HDFC Bank has stepped down citing “ethical differences,” prompting questions about governance and leadership direction at India’s largest private bank.
Uber has signed a $1.25 billion deal with Rivian to develop a robotaxi fleet, signaling a major step toward autonomous, electric urban transportation systems.
ANZ raises mortgage and deposit rates, reflecting shifting financial conditions in New Zealand, with modest increases expected to gradually impact borrowers and savers.
A Canadian firm has restarted oil production at a well near Stratford, New Zealand, reflecting shifting energy needs and ongoing reliance on existing infrastructure.
Dozens lose jobs after a New Zealand engineering firm collapses with a $1.9M tax debt, as its director leaves the country and starts anew overseas.