US Economic Growth Slows Sharply to 0.7% in Fourth Quarter After Downward Revision
US Q4 2025 GDP growth revised down to 0.7%, with slower consumer spending, weak exports, and lower government spending.
SharePoint security flaw triggers global cyberattacks and pressures Microsoft
A major SharePoint flaw led to global cyberattacks on governments and firms; Microsoft issued emergency patches amid rising security concerns.
European Stocks Fall as Gulf Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets
European stocks fell amid Middle East tensions and rising oil, with most sectors down and inflation fears weighing on markets.
US Stocks Fall Sharply as Oil Surge and Gulf Tensions Fuel Market Uncertainty
US stocks fell sharply as Gulf tensions and surging oil prices raised inflation fears; S&P 500, Dow down 1.5%, Nasdaq down 1.7%.
Middle East Tensions Weigh on Canadian Stocks as Loonie Weakens Despite Oil Rally
Canadian stocks fell 0.8% as Middle East tensions raised risk aversion. Oil surged, but the loonie weakened on safe-haven demand for the US dollar.
War Disruptions in the Gulf Reshape Global LNG Trade as Buyers Turn to the United States
Qatar's LNG exports disrupted by conflict, boosting US LNG exports as buyers in Asia and Europe seek alternatives, shifting global energy dynamics.
U.S. Budget Deficit Tops $1 Trillion Early in Fiscal 2026 as Federal Spending Surges
US budget deficit tops $1T early in FY2026 as spending, especially on social programs and interest, far outpaces revenue, Treasury reports.
US Inflation Holds at 2.4% as Housing and Energy Pressures Persist
US inflation held at 2.4% in Feb 2026, with housing and energy costs still driving price pressures; core inflation steady at 2.5%.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production Amid Hormuz Strait Export Disruptions
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output as Hormuz Strait disruptions limit exports, raising oil prices and fueling global market volatility.
Oil Nears $120, Shaking Global Stocks and Bonds Amid Inflation Fears
Oil nears $120, sparking global stock and bond sell-offs, inflation fears, and market volatility amid Middle East conflict and supply concerns.
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