Global Markets Rally as Iran De-escalation Hopes Spark Risk-On Surge
NEW YORK, 1 April 2026 – Global financial markets staged a powerful rebound at the start of April, as investors responded to growing optimism that the ongoing Iran…
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Wall Street Futures Rise on Iran De-escalation Hopes, But March Ends in Deep Losses
NEW YORK, 31 March 2026 – Wall Street staged a powerful rebound heading into the final stretch of March, as investors latched onto emerging signals that tensions in…
OpenAI Valuation Surges to US$852 Billion After Record US$122 Billion Funding Round
SAN FRANCISCO, 31 March 2026 – OpenAI has cemented its position as the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence company after completing a record-breaking US$122 billion funding round, pushing…
IMF Warns Iran War Is Dimming Global Economic Outlook, Raising Inflation and Growth Risks
WASHINGTON, 31 March 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is dimming the economic outlook for many countries, as rising…
Sun Life Doubles Down on Asset Management With Three Strategic Deals
TORONTO, 30 March 2026 – Sun Life Financial is accelerating its push into global asset management with a trio of strategic deals, reinforcing a broader industry shift toward…
S&P 500 Faces Further Downside Risk as Options Pressure Builds
NEW YORK, 30 March 2026 – The S&P 500 may be heading for another leg lower, with options market dynamics and macro headwinds combining to pressure equities, according…
JPMorgan Delivers US$57 Billion Profit as Rate Tailwinds Fade, Signals US$105 Billion Spending Push
NEW YORK, 30 March 2026 – JPMorgan Chase closed 2025 with a record US$57 billion in net income, but the banking giant is now entering a new phase…
Global Bonds Head for Worst Monthly Selloff in Years as Iran War Fuels Stagflation Fears
LONDON, 30 March 2026 – Global bond markets are on track for their steepest monthly decline in years, as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive a surge…
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Global Equities, Sees US as ‘Defensive’ Haven Amid Middle East Turmoil
NEW YORK, 30 March 2026 – Morgan Stanley has downgraded global equities, warning that markets are underestimating the risks of a prolonged economic slowdown as geopolitical tensions in…