The Gulf states have said Iran's attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered" but, so far, they have not hit back. That stance could change soon.

CNBC Finance

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Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

Alibaba revenue misses estimates in December quarter as net income drops 66%

The tech giant is one of several Chinese AI firms that have been rushing to catch up to U.S. companies in the AI race.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

BoJ holds rates and signals risks to growth and inflation from Iran war

Limited new information was made available on when the central bank might move next

Financial Times (FT)

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

Gold and silver sell off as inflation fears grip global markets

Gold and silver prices moved lower on Thursday.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

UK unemployment rate held at post-pandemic high of 5.2% at start of the year

Figure comes ahead of Bank of England decision on interest rates

Financial Times (FT)

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

The Fed can only wait and wonder

Plus, the stock market’s wartime reversal

Financial Times (FT)

finance

Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies

European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 5 min

Chip buyers in Europe are paying more and tapping backup stores as Iran war hits air freight

The Iran war has caused turmoil to cargo routes through the Middle East, as shipping and airports have been targeted.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 5 min

Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts

The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.

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