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Asia markets set to open higher as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal rise and oil prices drop
The West Texas Intermediate was down 2.39% at $88.94 per barrel as of 7:40 p.m. ET. Brent crude fell over 4% to settle at $94.79 per barrel on Tuesday. Source
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Central banks were buying gold at record levels. Here’s why they’re selling now
Gold’s pullback is exposing a rare shift in the market: after years of relentless accumulation, some central banks are now selling bullion as Iran war-driven pressures force a scramble for cash. Spot gold , which is currently trading at around $4,838 per ounce, has fallen about 10% from its late-January peak, slipping into correction territory […]
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Prediction markets will grow to $1 trillion by 2030, Bernstein estimates
Key Points Investment firm Bernstein estimates that by 2030, prediction market volumes will surge to roughly $1 trillion. Dollar volumes on the markets surged in 2024, spurred by the U.S. presidential election, then expanded further in 2025 thanks to sports, crypto and macro/political contracts. While a regulatory battle is brewing, Bernstein thinks it’s unlikely to […]
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Treasury Secretary Bessent backs rate cuts but says he understands if the Fed wants to wait
watch now VIDEO1:5801:58 Treasury Secretary Bessent: Fed should wait and see on rate cuts Squawk on the Street Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday expressed confidence that inflation will moderate through the year, giving the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates. Bessent added, though, that he understands if central bank policymakers take a cautious […]
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U.S.-Iran talks could restart before ceasefire expires: Reports
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, D.C., after the White House announced he would be leading the U.S. delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The U.S. […]
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A ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage is brewing in Europe — and flights could be hit hard
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images Europe’s airline industry is at risk of a “systemic” jet fuel shortage in the next few weeks if the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, with the potential of hundreds of flight […]
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Treasury yields are steady after light producer prices reading, fall in oil prices
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 5, 2026 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Treasury yields held steady on Tuesday following a softer-than-expected producer price index reading and as oil prices slid amid the latest developments in […]
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The Iran war could cost the American taxpayer $1 trillion, says Harvard academic
Source: U.S. Navy | Flickr The Iran war could end up costing U.S. taxpayers far more than official figures suggest, according to the analysis of one Harvard academic. The first 6 days of the the joint U.S.-Israeli operation against the Islamic Republic, beginning February 28, racked up costs of $11.3 billion, according to the Pentagon’s […]
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LVMH stock drops as analysts flag luxury recovery ‘party postponed’ amid Iran war
A sign on the exterior of a Louis Vuitton luxury boutique operated by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis SE is pictured in Paris, France, January 25, 2024. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Shares of LVMH dropped Tuesday after it flagged a hit to sales from the Iran war, overshadowing underlying improvements. The luxury conglomerate missed sales expectations […]
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JPMorgan earnings, Oracle’s $300 million windfall, new Delta suites and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Good morning. If you’re looking for someone to blame for the rising cost of your Netflix subscription, you might take a look at Wall Street. CNBC’s Sarah Whitten and Lillian Rizzo explain how investors’ focus on profitability is prompting streamers to hike […]
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