Good news for investors: The charity event may finally be on its way. Loading audio description… That’s the word on Wall Street as markets assess the damage caused by the Iran war, which has dragged stocks lower for much of the past month as investors worry about the impact of higher oil prices on the … Read more
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more
My top 10 things to watch for Tuesday, March 31 1. Iran war ends, what happens? Property collapses? According to The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump is considering ending US military operations even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. International Brent crude oil prices rose 4% this morning, above $117 a barrel. US … Read more
Although the forex market has been legal in the US for less than 18 months, it cannot stop making news and making money. In prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, users can spend real money on anything, from the winner of the 2028 presidential election to when Taylor Swift will get married. But this is … Read more
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. In a partnership you may not have seen coming, Warren Buffett is teaming up with the NBA’s Stephen Curry to launch his own charity lunch. Stock futures are rising this morning. The S&P 500 finished yesterday’s meeting in … Read more
The technology sector, the Magnificent Seven stocks have been suffering since the start of the war The S&P 500 is on track for its worst quarter since 2022 High productivity, AI issues amid technological pressures Earnings expectations remain strong, valuations look even more attractive NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) – Technology shares are struggling to … Read more
Good news: Oil traders are betting the Iran war will end soon. The bad news: They also bet the economic damage from the war could last for years. Crude has soared above $110 a barrel, making $4-a-gallon gas and $5.40 diesel a painful reality in the United States. But when we say “crude is trading … Read more
The EU prepares measures to respond to rising energy prices Considering renewing the crisis responsefrom 2022, which included the price of gas EU tells members to prepare for ‘long-term disruption’ in energy markets Jet fuel, diesel provides a large shock in a short period of time BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) – The European Union is … Read more
If OpenAI is going to float this year, it must sink in its business model. The wow factor surrounding the American company – the poster child of the boom in the AI industry that has sparked fears of the stock market – has been established for a long time, but when will the profits come? … Read more
Until now in 2026, the S&P 500 index (^ GSPC +2.91%) it’s down about 7%, but the ride has suffered more, as a series of events has hampered the market’s comeback. Whether it’s the war in Iran and the volatile oil prices that followed, persistent tariffs and inflationary pressures, a weakened consumer base in the … Read more