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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Mar 11, 2026 • 2 min

Treasury yields are higher as investors await key inflation report

U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 2 min

Cargo ship struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, UK says

The strike forced the crew onboard the unidentified vessel to evacuate, the UKMTO said.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 5 min

Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain

More travelers are turning to AI to plan their trips, but concerns over accuracy and trust continue to shadow the technology’s rapid adoption.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 4 min

India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction

The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

India relaxes rules on Chinese investment

Surging energy prices are putting Indian economy under pressure

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Mar 11, 2026 • 8 min

Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center

AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

How the war in Iran changes our scenarios

Updating MPR’s central bank forecasts for higher energy prices

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

The economic consequences of war with Iran

There are lasting lessons about energy resilience to be learnt from this conflict

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Mar 11, 2026 • 1 min

Gulf disruption chokes sulphur flows supporting swaths of global industry

Shortage spurs surge in prices and threatens sectors from fertiliser to microchips as impact of war in Iran widens

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Mar 11, 2026 • 5 min

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing can't afford another crackdown on its tech companies

China's latest policy meetings underscored the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth.

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Mar 11, 2026 • 2 min

Anduril expands into space as defense tech angles to support Trump's Golden Dome

Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.

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