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  • Oil prices rose for a seventh session as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist and U.S.-Iran talks stalled.
  • Asian equities held near record highs as investors weigh megacap earnings and looming central bank decisions.
  • The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate at 0.75%, leaving the yen trading flat.
  • Nissan raised its full-year operating profit forecast to ¥50 billion, sending Tokyo shares higher.
  • Seven people died and 81 were injured after two trains collided near Jakarta; rescuers continue extrication.
  • The Trump administration removed all 22 members of the National Science Board, creating governance uncertainty for NSF oversight.
  • Seanergy Maritime is renewing its fleet and has locked high single-day rates for much of 2026, boosting revenue visibility.

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U.S. Stocks Showing Relative Resilience Amid Iran Conflict, but Risks Remain

U.S. Stocks Showing Relative Resilience Amid Iran Conflict, but Risks Remain

Since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, U.S. equities have declined less than many global peers. Analysts point to lower direct energy exposure, a heavier weighting in technology, and a stronger dollar as factors supporting U.S. stocks. Yet strategists caution that the current outperformance may prove fragile if the Middle Ea…

European New Car Registrations Tick Up in February as EV Momentum Continues

European New Car Registrations Tick Up in February as EV Momentum Continues

New passenger car registrations across the EU, Britain and the European Free Trade Association increased 1.7% in February to 979,321 units, driven by continued growth in electrified vehicles. Battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid models now make up roughly two-thirds of monthly registrations. Tesla reversed a year-long decline with an 11.8% r…

U.S. Maintains Strikes on Iran as Five-Day Pause Limited to Energy Sites

U.S. Maintains Strikes on Iran as Five-Day Pause Limited to Energy Sites

A U.S. official told a news outlet that a recently announced five-day pause applies solely to attacks on Iran's energy facilities, while strikes on military, naval, ballistic missile and defense industrial targets will continue. The pause coincides with what President Donald Trump described as "productive" discussions with unnamed Iranian officials…

ING Says BOJ Could Move on Rates in April Despite Cooling Headline Inflation

ING Says BOJ Could Move on Rates in April Despite Cooling Headline Inflation

ING analysts argue the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as soon as April, despite a softer headline CPI print in February. They highlight that core measures of inflation remain above the BOJ's 2% target, wages are rising strongly and business activity continues to expand, all of which increase the chances of a near-term policy move. The timin…

Nintendo Cuts Switch 2 Output After Year-End Demand Falls Short

Nintendo Cuts Switch 2 Output After Year-End Demand Falls Short

Nintendo will reduce planned production of its Switch 2 to 4 million units in the current quarter, down from an initial plan of 6 million, after holiday demand underperformed internal forecasts, particularly in the United States. The company’s shares dipped following the report. Broader pressures cited include elevated global memory prices and soft…

Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

The U.S. Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the next secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, will lead immigration enforcement operations in President Donald Trump’s second-term administration and succeeds Kristi Noem. His confirmation comes while the Department of Homeland Security is in a funding stando…

Asian Currencies Retreat as U.S. Dollar Strengthens and Japan Inflation Cools

Asian Currencies Retreat as U.S. Dollar Strengthens and Japan Inflation Cools

Most Asian currencies eased on Tuesday as markets processed conflicting messages about talks related to the Middle East and reacted to a rebound in the U.S. dollar. The greenback firmed, while Japanese core inflation unexpectedly cooled below the central bank's target and the flash manufacturing PMI softened, prompting a more cautious outlook for m…

Buy the Yield, Skip the Volatility - A Trade on Diversified Fixed Royalties

Buy the Yield, Skip the Volatility - A Trade on Diversified Fixed Royalties

This trade idea targets a diversified royalty vehicle whose model emphasizes fixed-dollar royalties instead of percentage-of-revenue or commodity-linked streams. The idea: buy into a de-risked payout profile at an entry of $10.00, use a tight stop at $8.00, and take profits at $14.00 over a mid-term (45 trading days) horizon. Rationale: steady cash…

Thai Exports Rise 9.9% in February, Falling Short of Forecasts

Thai Exports Rise 9.9% in February, Falling Short of Forecasts

Thailand's customs-cleared exports increased 9.9% year-on-year in February, driven by electronics and electrical equipment, the commerce ministry reported on Tuesday. While shipments expanded in the first two months by 18.9% and are projected to rise for the year, the February outcome undershot market expectations and came alongside a sharp rise in…

Asian Markets Edge Higher as Mixed Signals on Iran Temper Gains

Asian Markets Edge Higher as Mixed Signals on Iran Temper Gains

Most Asian equity markets rose on Tuesday but failed to sustain early advances as investors weighed conflicting reports about potential de-escalation between the US and Iran. Tokyo benchmarks gained after softer-than-expected inflation and slower manufacturing data, while broader regional indexes pared rallies amid renewed Middle East attacks and a…

AWS to Boost India Data Centre Capacity to 2-3 GW Amid Expansion Push

AWS to Boost India Data Centre Capacity to 2-3 GW Amid Expansion Push

Amazon Web Services is moving to enlarge its data centre footprint in India to between 2 and 3 gigawatts of capacity, underpinned by letters of intent with several colocation providers and the prospect of tax incentives. The expansion focuses on Mumbai and Hyderabad and follows earlier commitments to invest in the Mumbai region.

Dollar Retreats as Trump Pauses Iran Power-Grid Strike, Markets Weigh Uncertainty

Dollar Retreats as Trump Pauses Iran Power-Grid Strike, Markets Weigh Uncertainty

Global markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay an attack on Iran’s power grid, which briefly reduced fears of an extended Middle East conflict. Trump said on his social platform that the U.S. and Iran had held "very good and productive" talks about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East," a cla…

Fold Holdings CTO Sells Small Stake to Cover RSU Tax Withholding

Fold Holdings CTO Sells Small Stake to Cover RSU Tax Withholding

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) Chief Technology Officer Thomas J. Dickman sold 47 shares on March 20, 2026, to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting. The sale, valued at $58, followed a March 19 conversion of 179 RSUs into common stock. The company recently reported Q4 2025 revenue below expectations and faces…

Immunome Director Disposes $1.34M in Shares Across Two Trades

Immunome Director Disposes $1.34M in Shares Across Two Trades

Immunome Inc. (NASDAQ:IMNM) director Philip Wagenheim sold 65,000 shares in two separate transactions disclosed on a Form 4, generating proceeds of $1,335,626. The trades occurred on March 20 and March 23, 2026, and followed a stock price that has risen 155% over the prior year to $20.76. Market commentary from InvestingPro flags potential overvalu…

Fire Erupts After Major Explosion at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas

Fire Erupts After Major Explosion at Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas

A large explosion at Valero Energy's Port Arthur refinery triggered a substantial fire and visible smoke plume, prompting local shelter-in-place orders. The refinery, one of the largest in the U.S. with roughly 380,000 barrels-per-day capacity, has not confirmed whether operations were affected and Valero did not immediately respond to a request fo…