Market News
- Brazil Soy Shipments Fail Inspections in Risk to China Trade
by Dayanne Sousa, Hallie Gu on March 12, 2026 at 5:36 pmSome soybean shipments from top exporter Brazil have failed to clear the country’s own sanitary inspections, raising concerns about potential disruptions at a crucial time for trade with China.
- CFTC Offers First Guidance on Manipulation in Prediction Markets
by Lydia Beyoud, Emily Nicolle on March 12, 2026 at 5:32 pmThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued new guidance for prediction markets, asking exchanges to engage with regulators before opening certain markets that might be vulnerable to manipulation and insider trading.
- Hamilton Lane's Hirsch Not Seeing Warning Signs in Private Credit
on March 12, 2026 at 5:16 pmHamilton Lane co-CEO Erik Hirsch discusses the mounting concerns over private credit markets and recent investor redemption pressures. Hirsch argues that current anxiety reflects “contagious fear” rather than fundamentals. He speaks with Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Brazil Cuts Fuel Tax to Offset Oil Price Surge as Iran War Rages On
by Beatriz Reis, Daniel Carvalho, Martha Viotti Beck on March 12, 2026 at 5:15 pmBrazil’s government is moving to shield consumers from surging oil prices worldwide by cutting federal taxes on the import and sale of fuels, while introducing a levy on crude oil exports to offset the revenue loss.
- US to Relax Ship Rule in Bid to Ease Rising Fuel Prices
The Trump administration plans a 30-day waiver of a century-old maritime law requiring American […]
- Port of LA Imports Rose 3% in February Ahead of Lunar New Year
Total container traffic though the Port of Los Angeles in February rose nearly 3% as importers […]
- SoftBank-Backed PayPay Rises 19% After $880 Million IPO
Shares of PayPay Corp. jumped 19% in its trading debut Thursday after the digital payments firm’s […]
- Top-Rated Hilton Head Island Seeks $35 Million Bonds for Fire HQ
Hilton Head, a historic island off of South Carolina known for its golfing and 12-mile beachfront, […]
- Oil Climbs as Traders Weigh Outlook for Hormuz Tanker Traffic
Brent crude rose near $100 a barrel as traders weighed the outlook for shipping through the Strait […]
- Stocks Fall on War, Credit Worries as Oil Surges: Markets Wrap
A renewed oil surge stoked fears the war in Iran will further crimp energy supplies and fuel […]
- European Gas Trims Gains as Traders Weigh Iran’s Hormuz Comments
European natural gas futures traded in a narrow range as traders weighed Iran’s comments on the […]
- Deutsche Bank Flags $30 Billion Exposure to Private Credit
Deutsche Bank AG flagged a €26 billion ($30 billion) exposure to private credit, an asset class […]
political news
- Putin’s ‘Hidden Hand’ Guides Iran’s Strikes in Widening Conflict
by Natalia Drozdiak, Alberto Nardelli, Ellen Milligan on March 12, 2026 at 5:27 pmRussian intelligence support for Iran’s deadly retaliation against the US, Israel and Gulf allies — as well as concerns China may also be helping Tehran — demonstrates deepening ties among US adversaries as the war with Iran continues to widen.
- Brazil Cuts Fuel Tax to Offset Oil Price Surge as Iran War Rages Onby Beatriz Reis, Daniel Carvalho, Martha Viotti Beck on March 12, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Brazil’s government is moving to shield consumers from surging oil prices worldwide by cutting federal taxes on the import and sale of fuels, while introducing a levy on crude oil exports to offset the revenue loss.
- US Envoy Heaps Pressure on Czechs to Boost Defense Spending
by Michal Kubala on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 pmThe US dialed up pressure on the Czech Republic after billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babis’s government pushed through a budget that fell short of NATO defense-spending targets.
- Israel Expands War on Hezbollah in Lebanon as Crisis Grows
by Dana Khraiche, Youssef Diab on March 12, 2026 at 4:38 pmIsrael said it’s preparing to expand an incursion into southern Lebanon to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, an escalation that threatens a humanitarian crisis and regional repercussions amid the ongoing Iran war.
- Trump and Iran Strike Defiant Tone as Oil Markets See Little Relief
by Courtney Subramanian on March 12, 2026 at 4:31 pmPresident Donald Trump and Iran’s new supreme leader both struck defiant tones on the 13th day of the war, offering little relief to energy markets as Brent crude briefly topped $100 barrel despite fresh US efforts to curb oil prices.
- Iran War Tests Egypt’s Resilience After Bond Outflows Surge
Egyptian assets have been among the Middle East’s worst hit by the Iran war, a major stress test […]
- Chile’s President Charts Conservative Path in First Speech
Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast signed decrees to ramp up border security, audit […]
- Live Nation Can ‘Gouge’ Fans on Fees, Ticket Directors Brag
Two Live Nation Entertainment Inc. ticketing directors bragged about the high fees the company […]
- Iran Leader Says Hormuz to Stay Shut, Trump Shrugs Off Oil
Iran’s new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should remain shut and Tehran will look to […]
- US Eyes Hormuz Escorts by April as Trump Downplays Oil Spike
The US Navy could start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz by the end of this month, […]
Wealth
- Four Numbers That Show the Effects of the Iran War
by Charlie Wells on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe conflict is rattling energy markets, changing the backdrop for consumers across the globe.
- Ultrawealthy Consider $500 Million Fund to Influence California Politics
by Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson on March 12, 2026 at 3:14 pmSilicon Valley billionaires have been seething over the threat of more taxes and regulations at home. Now, a proposed nine-figure fund aims to give wealthy Californians an unprecedented tool to reshape the state’s politics in their favor.
- Franklin Templeton Adds ‘Modest’ Private Credit Bets to 401(k)s
by Silla Brush on March 12, 2026 at 3:05 pmFranklin Templeton is adding “modest allocations” of private credit to a series of target-date 401(k) plans, as the broader $1.8 trillion market for the asset class faces questions about its suitability for individual investors.
- Rivian’s More-Affordable Model to Debut With $57,990 Price Tag
by Kara Carlson on March 12, 2026 at 3:00 pmElectric-vehicle shoppers will have to wait until at least 2027 for Rivian Automotive Inc. to sell an SUV for less than $50,000.
- Borrowers Behind on Student Loans Load Up on Other Types of Debt
by Weihua Li on March 12, 2026 at 2:30 pmStudent loan borrowers in delinquency are now more likely to hold credit cards, auto loans and mortgages — and to miss payments on them, new data shows.
Tech & Innovation
- Tinder Unveils Video Speed Dating Feature, Deeper AI Integration
by Samantha Kelly on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmTinder announced a handful of new app updates — including several AI-powered features — marking its latest attempt to reinvigorate the brand for the crucial Gen Z audience.
- Why Concert Tickets Will Stay Expensive After the Live-Nation Trial
by Ashley Carman on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmTicket prices for major touring acts averaged $132.62 last year.
- How Big Tech’s AI Ambitions Are Fueling a Borrowing Boom
by Carmen Arroyo, Davide Barbuscia on March 12, 2026 at 5:56 pmFor the past few years, the largest US technology companies have been in a costly race to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems while at the same time providing computing power to a burgeoning field of startups. To chase these goals, they have radically changed how they finance their growth. Long reliant on rich revenues and share price increases, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Meta Platforms Inc. and other tech giants now are borrowing heavily to build the technology that makes chatbots run
- Apple's Foldable iPhone to Have iPad-Like Interface When Opened
on March 12, 2026 at 5:49 pmApple is focused on limiting the crease and improving durability for its forthcoming foldable iPhone, which will have iPad-like features when opened, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman discusses how the devices will fit into Apple’s lineup with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Tech Insiders Fear Chilling Effect After Anthropic’s Pentagon Clash
by Shirin Ghaffary on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 pmSome industry watchers worry about the fallout from the Pentagon’s feud with the AI developer
