U.S. Stock Futures Higher in Volatile Trade
U.S. stock futures jumped after President Trump told aides that he's willing to end the war without fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Japan Economic Data Signal Uneven Recovery as Iran War Risks Mount
A slight cooling in Tokyo inflation and a pullback in industrial output send mixed signals about Japan's economy.
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Eurozone Inflation Jumps as Iran War Raises Energy Prices
Consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than a year as the war pushed energy prices up.
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Canada Economy Accelerates After GDP Grows in January
Economic activity in Canada remained positive in the early months of the year despite volatility in manufacturing and continued unease over trade.
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European Banks Approach End of Three-Year Bull Run
The Stoxx 600 Europe Banks index was down around 7% for the year, threatening to turn the tide on a three-year run.
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War Means Profits for LNG Producers, but Long-Term Challenges
Liquefied natural gas's reputation as a secure and affordable fuel is taking a hit.
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Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Says Dollar Liquidity Remains Ample
Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song said U.S. dollar liquidity in South Korea remains ample despite recent volatility in the won, suggesting external risks to the financial system are contained.
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China PMIs Signal Resilience as Mideast War Raises Uncertainty
A gauge of activity in China's sprawling manufacturing sector returned to expansion in March.
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Trump Tells Aides He's Willing to End War Without Reopening Hormuz
Administration officials assess that forcing the waterway back open would mean extending the military mission.
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U.K. Shoppers Paid a Little More This Month but Worse May yet Lie Ahead
Britons paid more again in shops this month, with the early effects of the Middle East war somewhat offset by retailer promotions.
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Wall Street Is Finishing the Worst Quarter for Stocks in Four Years
Investors had high expectations for 2026. Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.
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Why It Might Be Time to Buy Treasury Bonds
Higher prices at the pump could cause a consumer spending or hiring slowdown, pressuring the economy. And that, in turn, would highlight the safe haven aspect of Treasuries.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 31, 2026 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)
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