Mar 11, 2026 • 6 min

How the Iran war could impact hyperscalers' massive AI buildout in the Middle East

Tech companies have funnelled billions of dollars into Middle East AI projects — the Iran war means questions will be asked about future investments

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

What the Iran war will mean for emerging market economies

Higher oil prices will ‘significantly change the game plan’ for central banks in developing nations, say economists

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Mar 11, 2026 • 4 min

Amazon's Zoox partners with Uber to reach more robotaxi riders — first in Las Vegas, then LA

A multiyear partnership will put Zoox robotaxis on the Uber app for riders in Las Vegas this summer, extending to Los Angeles in 2027.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 6 min

Five things to know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei

"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 3 min

Weekly mortgage demand from homebuyers increased despite big interest rate volatility

Mortgage rates surged higher last week to due rising oil prices, causing a recent boom in refinancing to pull back.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 5 min

Where the auto supply chain is most threatened by the Iran war

Oil prices above $100 per barrel, rising fuel costs for consumers and shortages of metals and petrochemicals refined in the Gulf region could hurt automakers.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 7 min

Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump ally will bring conservative immigration policies to DHS

Republicans are optimistic about Markwayne Mullin taking over the reins at DHS, while Democrats warn his tenure will be more of the same after Kristi Noem.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 4 min

Oil rises back above $92 as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release

Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 3 min

Senators call for investigation into release, redaction of Epstein files

The Department of Justice has come under fire for its handling of documents related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

IEA preparing record release of oil reserves

Plan underlines fears for the global economy from energy shock triggered by the Middle East war

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Mar 11, 2026 • 3 min

CNBC Daily Open: Oil jitters persist as U.S. targets Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz

Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 5 min

Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it's in 'prime position' to arm the U.S. amid war in Iran

Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.

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