March 26, 2026
Wall Street advances as investors bet on Mideast de-escalation
Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher as oil prices fell while Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Middle East, feeding investor hopes for de-escalation in the fourth week of a war that has disrupted global energy flows and stoked inflation concerns.
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March 26, 2026
Sterling steady as traders remain cautious about efforts to end Iran war
Sterling was steady with traders cautious about efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran as they took stock of the conflict’s potential economic impact. The pound was last little changed against the dollar.
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March 26, 2026
Gold up as uncertainty over Middle East war persists
Gold rose, buoyed by a drop in oil prices that eased inflation worries and tempered expectations of interest rate hikes, even as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict lingered.
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March 25, 2026
Dollar gains as hope fades for de-escalation in Iran
The dollar strengthened as investors dialed back expectations for a quick end to the Middle East conflict, reversing some of Monday’s optimism-fueled moves. The Pentagon plans to send thousands of troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the region, adding to the military buildup.
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March 25, 2026
Arm unveils new AI chip, expects it to add billions in annual revenue
Arm Holdings announced a new AI data center chip which it said will add billions of dollars of revenue and represent a significant shift in the company’s strategy. The new chip, will address data-crunching needed for a specific type of AI that is able to act on behalf of users with minimal oversight.
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March 25, 2026
Wall Street indexes fall on worries about Middle East war, interest rates
Wall Street indexes fell in volatile session as investors swayed between fears of rising oil prices and hopes for a resolution to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran as U.S. President Trump claimed there were talks even as reports suggested that more American troops were headed to the Middle East.
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