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The beginning of the end for petrodollar dominance? Why Deutsche sees opportunity for Beijing
The economic fallout of the Iran war could mark the beginning of the end for petrodollar dominance, according to one Deutsche strategist. The U.S. dollar retains its status as the world’s reserve currency as most oil is priced and invoiced in the greenback. But the Iran conflict could see that dominance eroded if countries decide […]
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Treasury yields tumble as Trump talks up Iran ceasefire plan
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday as investors weighed reports that a plan to end the Middle East conflict has been put forth. The 10-year Treasury yield — the benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was more than 7 basis points lower at 4.318%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, which are more sensitive […]
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U.S.-Iran negotiations, Meta trial verdict, OpenAI shuts Sora and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. I spent yesterday evening at a market technicals event and then went to watch the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” You might call it the best of both worlds. Stock futures are up this morning after a losing day. Here […]
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Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked whether stagflation posed a threat to the U.S. economy. His successor may face a tougher challenge, as Wall Street forecasters raise their expectations of recession, brought on in part by the Iran war and potential for higher prices. In recent days, economists have pulled […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Chewy, EchoStar, Arm, KB Home & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: CF Industries — The fertilizer manufacturer and distributor fell nearly 4% as reports on negotiations surrounding the U.S.-Iran war signaled the commodity’s shortage could end. Fertilizer prices have soared since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sending shares of CF Industries up more than 27% […]
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Don’t be fooled by the UK’s pre-war inflation print — a ‘brutal’ surge could be coming
People dispense fuel at the pump at Costco Petrol Station in West Thurrock, Essex. The conflict in Iran has caused a surge in oil and gas prices. Picture date: Thursday March 5, 2026. Jordan Pettitt – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The U.K. inflation rate stood firm at 3% in February, according […]
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Gold jumps over 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks
Gold bars are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich, Jan. 28, 2026. Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as declining oil prices helped temper worries about persistent inflation, following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to end the Middle East conflict. Spot gold prices were last up 2.56% […]
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran talks remain clouded in uncertainty
President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony for newly sworn in Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 24, 2026. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily […]
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Oil drops more than 5% as Trump signals Iran talks despite Tehran denial
An Iranian security worker monitors an area in phase 19 of the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh, on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast, on Aug. 23, 2016. Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oil prices fell more than 5% Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Tehran are “in negotiations right […]
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Asia-Pacific markets are set for higher open as Trump comments signal Iran war de-escalation
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 05: A currency dealer works in front of an electronic screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters on March 05, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. The latest flare-up in the Iran conflict has hammered export‑reliant markets in South […]
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