Market News
- Banks Amp Up Pressure on Brazil’s Cosan for Better Raízen Deal
by Rachel Gamarski on March 19, 2026 at 5:30 pmSome Brazilian banks with exposure to Raízen SA are pushing parent Cosan SA and its adviser BTG Pactual, seeking better terms in the sugar and ethanol company’s debt restructuring, people familiar with the matter said.
- Weeks of War Are Reshaping Global Gas Markets
on March 19, 2026 at 5:16 pmStrikes on energy infrastructure in the Middle East conflict have sent natural gas prices soaring. Alex Morgan explains why the disruption could reshape gas markets for years to come. (Source: Bloomberg)
- White House Not Planning to Ban Oil, Gas Exports, Official Says
by Ari Natter on March 19, 2026 at 5:01 pmThe White House is not considering putting restrictions on the export of oil and gas, a Trump administration official said Thursday, following a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and oil executives.
- Canada Benchmark Set to Erase Gains For Year Amid Gold Meltdown
by Stephanie Hughes, Geoffrey Morgan on March 19, 2026 at 4:59 pmThe Iran war has weakened gold prices, with the commodity falling for a seventh straight session on Thursday as the conflict escalated. The drop means Canada’s stock index, which is heavily tilted to the metals sector, is set to give up its 2026 gains.
- Oaktree-Backed UK Hospitality Group RedCat Seeks Fresh Funding
RedCat, the British hospitality group started by former Greene King Plc boss Rooney Anand, is […]
- US Allies See No Way of Opening Hormuz Strait During War
Europe’s biggest naval powers don’t see a way of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial […]
- Citi Gave £100 Million Credit Line to Lender Backed by MFS’ Raja
Citigroup Inc. provided a £100 million ($134 million) funding line to Interbridge Mortgages, […]
- Trump Says Japan Knows About Surprises During Tense Visit by Takaichi
President Donald Trump is asked by a reporter why the US didn't tell Japan ahead of time about its […]
- Bonds and Stocks Sell Off as Oil Rally Extends: Markets Wrap
Another surge in oil spurred by the escalating Iran war sent global stocks, bonds and metals lower, […]
- Iran Attacks Energy Sites, Defying Trump Calls for Restraint
Iran stepped up attacks on energy assets around the Middle East after US President Donald Trump […]
- Asia Refiners Ask Saudis to Change Oil Price System Amid War
Oil refiners in Asia have asked Saudi Arabia to change the way it prices the crude they buy after […]
- Oil and Gas Prices Jump as Strikes on Gulf Facilities Escalate
The price of oil and natural gas jumped as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf caused long-term […]
political news
- California to Rename César Chavez Holiday After Sex Abuse Claims
by Eliyahu Kamisher on March 19, 2026 at 5:29 pmCalifornia lawmakers said they will seek to rename upcoming César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day, after a series of sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the late labor leader.
- Trump Has Warm Welcome For Japanese PM Takaichi
on March 19, 2026 at 5:14 pmBloomberg Tyler Kendall reports on the meeting between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Trump says Japan has stepped up in helping with the Iran war. (Source: Bloomberg)
- White House Not Planning to Ban Oil, Gas Exports, Official Saysby Ari Natter on March 19, 2026 at 5:01 pm
The White House is not considering putting restrictions on the export of oil and gas, a Trump administration official said Thursday, following a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and oil executives.
- Trump Says China Meeting ‘Reset’ After Delay Amid Iran War
by Josh Wingrove on March 19, 2026 at 4:57 pmPresident Donald Trump said his postponed trip to China for a summit with counterpart Xi Jinping had been “reset” and suggested it would take place in mid-May.
- US Allies See No Way of Opening Hormuz Strait During Warby Ellen Milligan, Golnar Motevalli, Alex Wickham on March 19, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Europe’s biggest naval powers don’t see a way of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping before the Iran war subsides.
- Energy Turmoil Rattles Markets as Qatar Assesses Damage
- Iran Attacks Energy Sites, Defying Trump Calls for Restraint
Iran stepped up attacks on energy assets around the Middle East after US President Donald Trump […]
- The Enormous Financial Cost of Three Weeks of War in Iran
An estimated $11 billion was spent in just the first six days.
- Weeks of War Are Reshaping the Global Gas Market for Years to Come
The industry is staring down prolonged disruptions in the Persian Gulf. Emerging economies are […]
- Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Iran as Hegseth Denies Quagmire
The Pentagon has asked for an additional $200 billion from Congress to pay for the war against […]
Wealth
- Costco Lines, Canceled Trips, Fuel Rewards: Americans Hunt for Cheap Gas
by Casey He, Mark Niquette on March 19, 2026 at 5:01 pmAmericans are looking for ways to cut back as gas prices surge to nearly $4 a gallon due to the Iran war.
- How to Invest if Stagflation Spikes
by Charlie Wells on March 19, 2026 at 5:00 pmHigher oil prices are reviving fears that inflation will rise as growth slows. Analysts have some strategies.
- Soaring Military Spending Adds $28 Billion to Defense Fortunes
by Tom Maloney, Dylan Sloan, Advait Palepu, Pui Gwen Yeung on March 19, 2026 at 4:29 pmThe conflict with Iran, now in its 20th day, highlights a years-long surge in global military spending that’s driving a boom in defense stocks and racking up billions in gains for owners.
- Corona Heiress Family Office Loses CIO Who Once Worked for Dalio
by Benjamin Stupples, Marcelo Rochabrun on March 19, 2026 at 2:41 pmThe former chief investment officer for Ray Dalio’s family office has departed a similar role at an investment firm serving one of Mexico’s richest dynasties.
- The Bank of England Springs a Hawkish Surprise
by John Stepek on March 19, 2026 at 2:27 pmIran war inflation fears have trumped recessionary concerns for now.
Tech & Innovation
- Chinese Founder of Router-Maker TP-Link Seeks a Trump Gold Card
by Kate O'Keeffe on March 19, 2026 at 4:18 pmThe Chinese founder of the massive router maker facing national security probes by the Trump administration has applied for an expedited visa under the Trump Gold Card program, according to people familiar with the matter.
- Meta to Reduce Role of Outside Content Moderators in Favor of AI
by Kurt Wagner on March 19, 2026 at 4:00 pmMeta Platforms Inc. will soon cut back on its use of third-party vendors to help with content moderation, relying instead on advanced artificial intelligence systems to detect and remove posts that violate the company’s terms of service.
- Online Broker IG Group Considers Swapping London for Wall Street
by Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro on March 19, 2026 at 3:21 pmIG Group Holdings Plc is considering a listing in New York as a way to bolster its presence in a major market for online trading platforms.
- World Bank Targets AI-Resilient Sectors to Boost Job Creation
by Yinka Ibukun on March 19, 2026 at 3:13 pmThe World Bank is adjusting its playbook to account for the potential impact of artificial intelligence on workers, as it seeks to boost job creation in the poorest parts of the world.
- DoorDash’s New Paid Tasks Turn Couriers Into AI and Robot Trainers
by Natalie Lung on March 19, 2026 at 3:00 pmDoorDash Inc. is paying delivery couriers in some markets to submit video clips and complete other digital tasks to help improve artificial intelligence and robotics models, following competitors that have found creative new uses for gig workers in the AI boom.
