Canada Inflation Slows to 1.8% as Core Price Pressures Ease Below Expectations
Canada's inflation fell to 1.8% in Feb 2026, below forecasts, easing core prices. Geopolitical tensions may raise future inflation risks.
IEA Launches Historic Oil Reserve Release as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Hormuz, Causing Global Energy Crisis
IEA releases record oil reserves as Middle East war disrupts Hormuz, causing global oil and LNG shortages and extreme market volatility.
Ethereum Surges 6.47% to Lead Monday Crypto Rally as Bitcoin Tops $73,000
Ethereum jumped 6.47% to $2,255 on Monday, leading a broad crypto rally with Bitcoin up 1.96% above $73,000 and Ripple gaining 2.11%.
UniCredit Launches Formal Offer to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30%
UniCredit launches a formal offer to raise its stake in Commerzbank above 30%, pushing the German lender's shares up 3.6% on Monday.
Trump Presses G7 to Form Hormuz Coalition as US Enters Direct Iran Talks
Trump pressed G7 leaders to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and confirmed the US is in direct talks with Iran, boosting European markets.
Australia's RBA Set to Raise Rates to 4.1% as War Fuels Inflation
Australia's RBA is expected to hike rates to 4.10% as Iran war-driven oil prices rekindle inflation, reversing the central bank's earlier dovish pivot.
Gold Near $5,000 Amid Oil Surge on Kharg Island Attack
Gold held near $5,007 per ounce as a reported strike on Kharg Island - Iran's main crude terminal - sent oil above $105 and amplified safe-haven demand.
Gold Holds Near $5,000 as Iran War Dims Rate-Cut Hopes Despite Dollar Weakness
Gold dipped 0.2% to $5,007 per ounce on Monday as rising energy costs from the Iran conflict dampened expectations of near-term US rate cuts.
Hang Seng Snaps Three-Session Losing Streak on Strong China January-February Data
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.45% on Monday, rebounding from three sessions of losses as China's January-February 2026 activity data beat forecasts.
US-China Trade Talks Conclude with Tariffs and Metals at Center, Trump-Xi Summit Ahead
US-China trade talks wrapped up with tariffs and critical metals at center of discussions, paving the way for a Trump-Xi summit to resolve economic tensions.
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