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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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U.K. Government Borrowing Rose in February

The government borrowed £14.3 billion that month, up £2.2 billion from a year earlier as interest payments hit a record high.

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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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Work From Home, Carpool and Fly Less to Combat Soaring Oil Prices, IEA Says

The agency last week agreed to release emergency stocks but said Friday that the demand side is also a crucial part of the energy security equation.

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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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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.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 20, 2026 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)