Mar 19, 2026 • 2 min

Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck

Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 1 min

UK to protect steel industry with new import tariffs

Move brings Britain in line with US, EU and Canada which have sought to bolster domestic producers

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Mar 19, 2026 • 3 min

A Labubu movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise

Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Jim Cramer says you can still find stocks to buy on tough days in the market

CNBC's Jim Cramer says there are still select winners in this tough market

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Mar 18, 2026 • 2 min

Iran missile attack on Qatar causes 'extensive damage' to facility housing huge gas plant

Iran's Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

FirstFT: Pakistan and Afghanistan pause hostilities after Kabul attack

Also in today’s newsletter: Iran inflicts ‘extensive’ damage on Qatar LNG facility, and Fed chief says oil crisis will worsen US inflation

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Here are the five key takeaways from this week's Fed meeting

While no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what's next.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 1 min

Fed chief Jay Powell says Iran oil crisis will worsen US inflation

Short-term borrowing costs jump to highest level since last summer as central bankers lift forecasts for price growth

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Micron revenue almost triples, tops estimates as demand for memory soars

Micron's stock has soared this year while its tech peers have struggled, as the impact of rising memory costs ripples across the industry.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

How China is getting everyone on OpenClaw, from gear heads to grandmas

China's ClawdBot use is soaring as tech giants hold meet-ups to help everyone add the artificial intelligence digital assistant to their devices.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 4 min

Analysis: The Fed's Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cuts

Oil prices were always going to be a problem for the next Fed nominee. On Wednesday, Jerome Powell outlined another worry.

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Mar 18, 2026 • 3 min

Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed

Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor is not confirmed.

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