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‘It’s fired people up’: support grows, including within Labor, for new gas tax to curb wartime profits

Government, industry and opposition see growing public support for a new gas tax but the industry is fighting backGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gas industry is mobilising in opposition to a potential new tax on the sector as political momentum builds – including amon...

Oaktree to Meet Private Credit Fund Redemptions in Full

Oaktree Capital Management is meeting all redemption requests for its $7.7 billion private credit fund, allowing investors to take out 8.5% of net assets. Dana El Baltaji has more on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Guggenheim CIO Says Oil Shock Can Drive 10% Selloff in US Stocks

US stocks could fall as much as 10% if oil prices remain elevated for several months, a scenario that risks derailing the retail-driven “buy-the-dip” dynamic that has supported markets in recent years, according to Guggenheim Partners Investment Management.

Eldorado Gold Plan to Buy Foran Opposed by Glass Lewis

A key proxy adviser firm recommended Eldorado Gold Corp. investors vote against its C$3.8 billion ($2.7 billion) bid for Foran Mining Corp., the latest roadblock after Eldorado’s third-largest shareholder called the takeover too expensive.

UAE Port Ramps Up Hormuz-Dodging Oil Flows After Iranian Strikes

The United Arab Emirates has been ramping up oil exports from a vital port that lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, after some of the biggest crude loading infrastructure resumed operations following Iranian drone strikes earlier this month.

Trump’s signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition

US paper currency will bear ‌President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. The redesigned notes, planned to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, will also, for the first...

Mortgage rates hit highest level since September: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates are climbing amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hitting 6.38 percent, according to a Thursday report from Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rate was up to 5.75 percent on Thursday.  These rates have steadily increased over the past month...

'On our toes over deficit': Sitharaman amid Middle East crisis, dismisses lockdown rumours

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured that India will maintain fiscal prudence while shielding citizens from rising global crude oil prices. She highlighted India's stable fuel prices compared to other nations, dismissing lockdown rumors as baseless and aimed at creating fear. The government h...

Rains in UAE: Banks say some of their ATMs and branches may not be available

Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers

Rising fuel costs triggered by the Middle East crisis are emerging as an unexpected tailwind for China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers, as consumers increasingly pivot towards battery-powered cars to avoid surging petrol bills. With Brent crude climbing past the psychologically significant US$100-a-b...

Chinese market regulator tells firms to focus on healthy competition overseas

China’s market regulator has told companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) to compete healthily when expanding overseas, amid mounting accusations of unfair competition, subsidies and dumping levelled at Chinese companies in global m...

BYD Delivers Steeper-Than-Expected Profit Drop Amid EV Price War

BYD Co. reported a steeper-than-expected slump in fourth-quarter profit as relentless competition and tighter regulation in China ramped up pressure on the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to reignite stalling momentum.

JPM’s Michele Sees Bond Market Pricing in Worst of all Scenarios

Bob Michele, global head of fixed income at JPMorgan Asset Management, says, ‘let the markets go wherever they’re going,” as he discusses the impact of the war in Iran and the prospect of inflation on the bond market. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iran Keeps Up Strikes in Middle East, Oil Rises | The Opening Trade 3/27/2026

Iran continued its drone and missile strikes across Middle East, with oil prices rising as traders weigh the risks of a drawn-out conflict. President Donald Trump again pushed back his deadline for Iran to strike a deal with the US or face more attacks, saying talks with the country were going 've...

Defence ministry inks Rs 858 crore deals for missile systems, Navy aircraft upkeep

Defence ministry inks Rs crore deals for missile systems Navy aircraft upkeep

Trump signature to appear on US dollar bills

US dollar bills will bear Donald Trump’s signature, the first time a sitting president has appeared on banknotes, the Treasury says Read Full Article at RT.com

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Trump’s Signature to Being Added to All New US Paper Currency

The Treasury Department announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s signature is being added to all new U.S. paper currency. It will be printed on the bills in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. It’s the first time a sitting president’s signature will go on paper currency.

ECB Interest-Rate Hike in April 'Not Out of the Question,' Wunsch Says

European Central Bank Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation, the euro-zone economy and future interest-rate decisions. "If by April we have solid evidence that the shock will be lasting, and will lead to a big hike in inflation that is l...