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Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Mar 4, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts – BBG TV

Fed Governor Stephen Miran says risks from the Iran conflict don't change the need for US rate cuts this year amid easing inflation and labor market concerns.

Flames rise from a gas flare at the Rumaila oil field, as the country cuts nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of output amid halted exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in Basra, Iraq, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
Mar 4, 2026

Oil near multi-month highs on Middle East conflict, pares gain on report of US-Iran talks

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, despite reports of US-Iran talks to end the war. Brent crude hits $81.67 per barrel.

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates
Mar 3, 2026

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates

The U.S. financial services industry is on high alert for potential Iran-linked cyberattacks amid rising geopolitical tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows a sign for Paramount in front of the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
Mar 3, 2026

Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros deal likely to secure FCC backing, FT reports

FCC Chair Brendan Carr indicated the commission is unlikely to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, easing competition concerns.

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 
Mar 3, 2026

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 

The US dollar strengthened against major currencies due to Middle East conflict and inflation fears, causing markets to delay expected interest rate cuts.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Mar 3, 2026

Oil prices soar 6% to highest since 2024 as Middle East conflict widens

Oil prices surged about 6% to the highest since 2024 amid widening U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting Middle East energy shipments and production cuts.

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Mar 3, 2026

Middle East war economic impact to depend on duration, damage, energy costs, IMF official says

IMF's Dan Katz says the Middle East war's economic impact depends on its duration, infrastructure damage, and energy price trends amid global uncertainty.

A city street stop sign is shown next to the Paramount water tower at the Paramount studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Mar 2, 2026

Paramount debt to hit $79B after Warner Bros deal, no plan to sell cable assets

Paramount's merger with Warner Bros Discovery will create a combined entity with $79 billion net debt and no plans to sell cable assets, merging streaming services.

Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 2, 2026

US Treasury, federal housing agency ending use of Anthropic products

The US Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency are terminating all use of Anthropic AI products following President Trump's directive amid national security concerns.

People shop ahead of the holy month of Ramadan at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/ Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
Mar 2, 2026

Global brands shut Middle East stores as conflict causes chaos

Global brands including Chalhoub Group, Amazon, and Gucci temporarily close stores in the Middle East as conflict disrupts business and travel in the region.

Smoke and dust rise after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Mar 2, 2026

Credit markets dented as Middle East war adds another worry for investors

Credit markets in Europe and the U.S. face pressure as the Middle East war escalates, raising default insurance costs and investor concerns over private credit risks.

Birds fly near the boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Mar 2, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging tankers, killing crew members, and causing insurers to cancel war risk coverage.

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