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Oil Falls, Asian Equities Mixed Amid Easing Supply-Disruption Concerns

Oil prices fell and Asian equities were mixed Friday, amid easing concerns over oil supply disruptions

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Saudi Arabia Sees a Spike to $180 Oil if Energy Shock Persists Past April

Prices at such a level could lead the kingdom to be vilified and trigger a recession or consumer changes that crush demand.

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Beijing's Big Problem: An Incredible Shrinking Economy

China has taken pride in its explosive growth over the decades. But now, its economy is falling behind because of deflation and a weak currency.

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The bond market is flashing a signal not seen since before the 2008 crisis

Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that had some investors drawing comparisons with the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

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Oil Costs May Trigger U.S. Assets Sell-off From Foreigners

Foreign owners of U.S. securities may eventually need to cash them in to pay for soaring oil costs.

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Trump Escalates Attack on Powell, as Questions About Fed Chair Transition Continue

Trump's remarks could escalate the legal feud that is threatening to derail the confirmation of his chosen successor for Fed chair.

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Behind the Selloff in Gold and Silver

Precious metals have become the latest victim of rising inflation expectations and dimming hopes of global interest-rate cuts.

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Big Banks Score Win Under New Plan to Loosen Capital Rules

Trump officials say simplifying the rules, designed to help banks withstand financial strains, will boost lending and benefit the economy.

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RBA's Split Decision on Rates Stokes Calls for More Transparency

For investors, the narrow decision sets up a potential third-rate rise this year at the Australian central bank's next board meeting in May.

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Brent Crude Prices Are Surging. Why Europe Is Facing an Energy Shock and the U.S. Isn't.

The energy shock from the Iran war is threatening to become a full-blown global crisis. But you wouldn't know it looking at U.S. oil prices.

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Iran War Scrambles Calculus for Central Banks

The Iran war and its impact on energy prices is forcing global central banks to reassess their interest rate plans.

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'It's a Nightmare': Rapid Battlefield Shifts Leave Markets Trading Blind

In the fog of war, precise data is scarce and the battlefield is shifting too fast for investors, leading to gyrating oil prices.

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U.S. Leading Indicators Forecast Further Slowdown

The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, published by research group The Conference Board, inched down by 0.1% to 97.5, after a 0.2% decline in December.

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WTO Sees Trade and Growth Slowing More Sharply if Middle East Conflict Persists

Should disruptions persist and energy prices remain high this year, goods trade flows this year would grow by 1.4%, a weaker outcome than the 1.9% increase previously expected before the war, the WTO said.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 20, 2026 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT)