Mar 24, 2026 • 3 min

$10,000 gold still in play? Market watchers hold firm despite bullion bear market slide

Gold's sharp selloff may have pushed the metal firmly into bear market territory, but some market veterans are sticking to ambitious long-term forecasts.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 5 min

EU, Australia seal trade deal as Western countries hedge against U.S. risks

The EU and Australia agreed to a sweeping trade deal, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic ties amid deepening geopolitical uncertainty.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 3 min

India’s March private business activity slows to lowest since October 2022, missing forecasts

India's private-sector business activity, which had been on an upswing since the start of 2026, falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

Federal Reserve will stay on hold if energy shock is protracted

Read the March forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production

Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply

Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

Netanyahu’s rivals try to outdo him over Iran

Israel’s opposition parties criticise prime minister’s management of war even as they express strong support for offensive

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Mar 24, 2026 • 3 min

Gold sinks deeper into bear market territory as sell-off extends

Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

Dubai’s Indian expatriates hunker down amid Gulf conflict

Deep historic links and economic necessity underpin immigrants’ desire to see out the war

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Mar 24, 2026 • 3 min

Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge

Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 2 min

South Korea stocks lead Asia rally as oil slump eases jitters on Iran de-escalation signals

Asia-Pacific markets rose after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns, following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

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Mar 24, 2026 • 1 min

EU and Australia clinch trade and security pacts

Both sides are looking to reduce their dependence on the US and China

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