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  • Strait of Hormuz disruptions sent oil prices higher, straining global markets and raising near-term inflation risks.
  • Fed New York President John Williams says policy is 'well positioned' to manage rising energy-driven inflation risks.
  • Investors await Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls after signs of stagnant job growth.
  • Starbucks transferred 60% of its China operations to Boyu, planning to expand stores from about 8,000 to 20,000.
  • Interior Department will offer deferred resignations and voluntary early retirements as part of an efficiency drive.
  • A Colorado appeals court vacated Tina Peters's nine-year sentence but upheld her convictions and ordered resentencing.

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Morgan Stanley Turns to Contract Hires in Hong Kong to Manage IPO Surge

Morgan Stanley Turns to Contract Hires in Hong Kong to Manage IPO Surge

Morgan Stanley has begun employing contract staff in Hong Kong to handle increased demand for IPO-related work, using one-year engagements to limit costs while supporting a growing roster of listing clients. The move, which includes an IPO transaction support team of roughly 10 people formed in late 2025, highlights talent pressures in the region a…

London Police Prohibit Annual Al Quds March Citing Risk of 'Extreme Tensions'

London Police Prohibit Annual Al Quds March Citing Risk of 'Extreme Tensions'

Metropolitan police have used a rarely-invoked power to ban the annual Al Quds march in central London, citing the potential for severe public disorder and warnings from security services about threats connected to the Iranian regime. The decision also covers counter-protest marches; organisers say the event was intended to show support for Palesti…

Israeli Strike Damages Central Beirut Apartment Block, State Media Says

Israeli Strike Damages Central Beirut Apartment Block, State Media Says

On March 11 an Israeli strike struck an apartment building in central Beirut's Aicha Bakkar neighbourhood, state media reported, causing visible damage and smoke but with no immediate confirmation of casualties. The strike is the second in the heart of the capital within four days as heavy bombardment continues in the Hezbollah-controlled southern …

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Steps Down; Rahul Bhatia Takes Interim Helm

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Steps Down; Rahul Bhatia Takes Interim Helm

IndiGo's chief executive Pieter Elbers resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons. Co-founder and Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has been named interim head. Shares rose 0.4% early Wednesday as investors absorbed the leadership change following recent scheduling problems in December 2024. The airline will name a permanent successor later; …

Carlyle Agrees to Sell Colombian Producer SierraCol to Prime Infrastructure

Carlyle Agrees to Sell Colombian Producer SierraCol to Prime Infrastructure

Carlyle has reached an agreement to sell SierraCol, its Colombian oil-producing unit, to Prime Infrastructure Capital—an infrastructure arm linked to Filipino businessman Enrique K. Razon Jr.—for an undisclosed amount. Carlyle established SierraCol in 2020 after acquiring assets from Occidental Petroleum and later invested roughly $1 billion to sta…

Tokyo Stocks Climb on Broad Gains; Nikkei 225 Advances 1.51%

Tokyo Stocks Climb on Broad Gains; Nikkei 225 Advances 1.51%

Japan's equity benchmark closed higher Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 finishing up 1.51% as gains in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors underpinned the advance. A handful of large-cap industrials and electronics-related names led the rise, while a few technology and services stocks weighed on the downside. Market breadth favored advancers by …

Anduril to Buy ExoAnalytic Solutions, Bolstering Its Space Capabilities

Anduril to Buy ExoAnalytic Solutions, Bolstering Its Space Capabilities

Anduril Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a national security company focused on space sensing, space awareness and missile defense. The transaction represents Anduril's first acquisition for its space business unit and its 11th acquisition overall. The companies say the combination would link ExoAnalyti…

Taiwan Market Retreats, Taiwan Weighted Drops 4.43% as Key Sectors Slide

Taiwan Market Retreats, Taiwan Weighted Drops 4.43% as Key Sectors Slide

Taiwan's benchmark index closed sharply lower, with the Taiwan Weighted losing 4.43% as weakness in the Glass and Electronic Parts/Components sectors pressured the market. A handful of stocks posted 10.00% moves, with three rising to notable highs while three others fell by the same percentage. Commodity and currency indicators showed mixed moves a…

Markets Brace for Protracted Middle East Fighting as Energy Risks Rise

Markets Brace for Protracted Middle East Fighting as Energy Risks Rise

Heightened military exchanges across the Middle East, fresh threats from the U.S. president and mixed signals from official sources have pushed markets to price in a longer conflict. Oil pared gains after a report the International Energy Agency had proposed an unprecedented release from strategic reserves, while currency and equities moves reflect…

Tariff Cut Spurs Urgent Moves and Caution Across China’s Export Hubs

Tariff Cut Spurs Urgent Moves and Caution Across China’s Export Hubs

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, followed by a temporary 10% global levy, has lowered the effective tariff burden on Chinese goods and triggered contrasting responses from exporters. Some firms are frontloading shipments and dispatching technicians to the United States to lock in cheaper duties; others are reluctant to expand U.S.-bound operatio…