Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 02:55 PM
Fed’s Williams Says Iran War Impact ‘Reasonably Muted’ So Far Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said the economic fallout from US-Israeli attacks on Iran hinges on how long they affect asset prices, especially the price of oil.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 10:30 AM
Unflappable Wall Street Bulls Stick to Calls for 2026 Rally Two months into the year, the S&P 500 Index has gone nowhere. That’s not a huge knock, given the shocks markets have endured, from geopolitical unrest to AI disruption threats.
Financial Times Mar 4, 02:11 PM
Scott Bessent says 15% global tariff ‘likely’ to be imposed this week US Treasury secretary says duty is set to increase from 10% rate introduced after last month’s Supreme Court defeat
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 01:09 PM
Iraq Halts Crude Oil Shipments Via Key Pipeline to Turkish Port Iraq has halted oil exports from its semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to the port of Ceyhan in Turkey, according to people with direct knowledge of the situation.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 11:41 AM
European Gas Surges to Three-Year High on Qatar LNG Shutdown Prices for European natural gas jumped more than 40% to the highest since 2023 amid the shutdown at the world’s largest LNG export plant in Qatar. Will Kennedy reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Financial Times Mar 4, 04:15 PM
Gulf states in race to secure more US interceptors Washington’s allies in region burn through defensive munitions as they fend off Iranian barrages
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 11:16 PM
Aluminum Traders Brace for Turmoil as Iran Crisis Chokes Supply The Iran war is sending shock waves through the global aluminum industry, with manufacturers facing a spike in prices and traders expecting widespread suspensions of supply contracts unless flows through the Strait of Hormuz resume quickly. Aluminum is the most ubiquitous industrial metal after steel, but in recent years the market has been periodically rocked by supply shocks that have exposed fragilities in the complex network of bauxite mines, alumina refineries and aluminum smelters that supply to manufacturers around the world — often in highly specialized forms that can’t readily be replaced. Timna Tanners, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wells Fargo Securities, joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. She speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec from the Bloomberg Invest conference in New York City. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 11:03 PM
Oil Extends Advance as Traders Weigh US Escort Plan for Hormuz Oil extended gains as fresh attacks flared in the Middle East and traders weighed a US plan to insure and escort tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with traffic in the vital waterway all but halted.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 4, 03:50 AM
Global Funds Unwind Hottest AI Trades as Oil Supply Fears Mount Foreigners are fleeing from Asia’s hottest markets this year, as exuberance in the artificial-intelligence trade gives way to fears about an oil-driven inflation shock.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 07:33 AM
Leaf: Arab Nations & Iran Relations Badly Damaged Iran’s war has entered day 4 with multiple strikes across the Gulf nations & attacks on various US Embassies. President Donald Trump said the US will hit back, but it remains unlikely he will put boots on the ground. This comes as the UAE and Qatar privately lobby allies to help persuade the President to reach for an off-ramp that would keep US military operations against Iran short. Barbara Leaf, Former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Former US Ambassador to the UAE spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the likely end of the escalation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 08:11 AM
Greggs Profit Drops With UK Baker’s Sales Slowing in Early 2026 Greggs Plc reported a slump in profit last year as the British high street bakery chain battles weak consumer sentiment.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 10:42 AM
Traders Start Positioning for South African Rate Hike This Month Interest-rate traders moved to price in a chance of a South African interest-rate hike later this month as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher, reviving concerns about inflation.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 4, 06:27 AM
Asia Market Meltdown Worsens as Iran Concerns Mount | The China Show 3/4/2026 “Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 11:02 PM
What to Watch for at China’s 2026 NPC China’s leaders are gathering in Beijing for the National People’s Congress as economic priorities collide with rising geopolitical risks abroad. Stephen Engle reports from Beijing with a preview of what to watch.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 4, 03:34 AM
Raízen’s Owners Abandon Talks to Rescue Struggling Fuel Producer Talks to rescue Raízen SA fell apart after co-owners Cosan SA and Shell Plc failed to agree to a plan to raise capital, according to people familiar with the matter, leaving the Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer with dwindling options to emerge from a debt crisis.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 4, 01:34 AM
Asian Investors Repositioning Portfolios, JPMorgan's Craig Says Kerry Craig of JPMorgan Asset Management says Asian markets are experiencing continued repositioning by investors. He sees the moves as driven by rotation within portfolios rather than thinking about "a big flight away from risk assets at the moment." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 10:39 AM
Egyptian Pound Dips Past Milestone as Mideast Conflict Rages Egypt’s pound briefly weakened past the milestone of 50 per dollar before paring some losses, signaling investors’ fears over the prospect of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 09:27 PM
Lula’s Son Has Bank Secrecy Lifted by Senate in Fraud Probe President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s son is facing mounting scrutiny from a congressional committee probing alleged fraud in Brazil’s national pension system, posing risk to the leftist leader ahead of a looming reelection fight.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 4, 12:57 AM
Chinese Oil and Shipping Shares Tumble After Warnings on Rally Shares of Chinese oil and shipping companies tumbled amid company warnings on risks tied to recent sharp gains, as concerns about volatile crude prices and an uncertain shipping market remained high.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 10:37 PM
Wall Street Strategists Warn Not to Bet on Trump Rescuing Stocks Rattled by Iran War As US stocks began paring back their deepest losses on Tuesday, it looked as if traders were again starting to bet that President Donald Trump would find a way to contain the fallout from another crisis he unleashed.
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 08:21 PM
D’Ieteren Taps Rothschild to Explore Belron Stake Options D’Ieteren Group has appointed Rothschild & Co. to explore strategic options for its controlling stake in Belron, a global car glass replacement and repair business, according to people familiar with the matter.
Financial Times Mar 3, 06:14 PM
Blue Owl slides below listing price as private credit worries mount Investor redemptions and fears of AI disruption to software companies have prompted worries across the industry
Bloomberg (via feed) Mar 3, 07:49 PM
Geopolitics Unlikely to Put a Stop to IPOs, NYSE’s Martin Says Global conflicts, including the strikes on Iran over the past week, are unlikely to put a complete stop to companies tapping the US public markets, according to NYSE Group Inc. President Lynn Martin said.
Federal Reserve Mar 3, 04:00 PM
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of East Cambridge Savings Bank and former employee of United Bank Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of East Cambridge Savings Bank and former employee of United Bank