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U. S. , Iran Clash Keeps Oil Markets Tense

March 12, 2026

A war that began with U. S. and Israeli air strikes two weeks ago is far from over, according to both sides. President Trump claims the United States has “won” the conflict but wants to finish it decisively, while Iran warns that oil could skyrocket to $200 a barrel if tensions continue. The fightin

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Bitcoin Links Up With Stocks When Tensions Rise

March 12, 2026

When oil prices jump or political tensions flare, Bitcoin starts to behave more like the stock market. A recent talk on CNBC showed that these global shocks squeeze money flow, making Bitcoin move in tandem with the Nasdaq Composite. The link has reached a five‑year high. Middle Eastern investors a

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Crypto Markets Hold Steady as Inflation Grows

March 12, 2026

Inflation data released in February shows a modest uptick, matching what many economists had predicted. The consumer price index climbed overall by 0. 2 percent, with food prices up 0. 4 percent and energy surging 0. 6 percent. Housing costs added another 0. 2 percent, while a core measure that stri

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JPMorgan Cuts Loans to Private Credit Funds Over Software Risk

March 11, 2026

JPMorgan has tightened its lending rules for private credit groups, trimming the value of certain loans that these funds use as collateral. The bank’s move signals growing caution among traditional lenders toward the fast‑growing private credit market, especially when backing software companies that

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Markets Face Turbulence as Oil Prices Rise and Global Events Stir Uncertainty

March 11, 2026

The U. S. stock market began the day without a clear direction, as futures traded sideways while oil prices edged up to about $90 per barrel. A highly anticipated drop in U. S. crude inventories did not lift investor mood, partly because tensions over shipping lanes in the Middle East continued to l

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JPMorgan Cuts Risk in Software‑Loan Backed Deals

March 11, 2026

JPMorgan Chase has lowered the value of loans it holds as collateral, mainly those given to software companies, in its private‑credit financing arm. The change means that firms using these loans for “back‑leverage” will have less room to borrow and may need to lock up more assets. The bank’s move

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Ligand’s Stock Rises After Bank of America Adds a Buy Rating

March 11, 2026

Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.

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Huge Growth Ahead for Data Tech Company

March 11, 2026

The company’s shares rose in early trading as investors heard it plans to turn a profit next year. Analysts say the firm expects revenue to jump between 80 % and 100 % from last year’s numbers, reaching roughly $200 million by 2026. Its forecast covers several business lines: artificial‑intellig

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Euro Banks Plot Future of Money with New Digital Map

March 11, 2026

The European Central Bank has set out a plan to create a new world of finance that uses digital tokens and blockchain technology. The idea is to keep the euro strong on the global stage while cutting back on foreign payment systems that Europe has grown too reliant on. At the heart of the plan is

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Revolut Gets Its UK Bank License After Years of Waiting

March 11, 2026

A fintech company called Revolut finally received a full UK banking licence, allowing it to offer customers in Britain real‑time bank accounts. The approval ends a long wait that had kept the firm from fully serving its home market. Revolut’s chief executive explained that launching a UK bank had a