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  • U.S. returned a Chinese national suspected of drug smuggling to Beijing as bilateral law-enforcement cooperation increases ahead of the Trump‑Xi summit.
  • European allies say a military plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic, urging diplomatic and legal measures instead.
  • Iranian forces are searching for a missing U.S. pilot after two American warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, two airmen rescued.
  • Nomura now expects the Fed's first rate cut in September 2026, citing Middle East risks and temporary Fed leadership uncertainty.
  • Southern Russia suffered drone and missile strikes that killed one, injured several, and damaged commercial infrastructure and a ship.
  • Investors pitch Micron as a long on AI-driven memory dominance, citing strong cash flow and a path to outsized gains.

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Norway Lowers 2026 Non-Oil Growth Forecast as Global Risks Rise

Norway Lowers 2026 Non-Oil Growth Forecast as Global Risks Rise

Norway's Labour Party-led government has reduced its forecast for non-oil gross domestic product in 2026 to 1.8% from an October estimate of 2.1%, while slightly raising the 2027 outlook to 1.9% from 1.8%. Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg cited the war in the Middle East as a source of heightened international economic uncertainty, noting that out…

NATO Kicks Off Arctic Exercises with Greater Focus on Civilian Support

NATO Kicks Off Arctic Exercises with Greater Focus on Civilian Support

NATO has started its biennial Cold Response drills in the European Arctic, expanding emphasis on civilian preparedness to support military operations. About 25,000 troops from roughly 14 countries will participate across northern Norway and Finland from March 9-19. The exercise is embedded within Arctic Sentry, the alliance initiative aimed at bols…

Von der Leyen Says EU Must Move Beyond Sole Reliance on Rules-Based Order

Von der Leyen Says EU Must Move Beyond Sole Reliance on Rules-Based Order

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU ambassadors on Monday that the European Union can no longer depend only on a rules-based international order to protect its interests. Speaking at a conference for EU envoys, she called for a sober reassessment of whether the bloc’s doctrine, institutions and methods of decision-making stil…

Perma-Pipe (PPIH): A Pullback Presents a High-Reward Long Trade

Perma-Pipe (PPIH): A Pullback Presents a High-Reward Long Trade

Perma-Pipe (PPIH) has pulled back into the high $20s while fundamentals and backlog point to a re-acceleration in margin and revenue. At a market cap near $231M, the shares trade below recent moving averages and at a reasonable multiple of earnings and EV/EBITDA. This trade idea lays out an actionable long with clear entry, stop and target levels a…

Markets Retreat as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge and Inflation Concerns

Markets Retreat as Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge and Inflation Concerns

U.S. equity futures opened lower as the conflict in Iran enters a second week, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and stoking renewed worries about inflation and global growth. Oil supply disruptions centered on the Strait of Hormuz have forced route diversions, raised insurance and storage pressures, and prompted calls from policymakers to pr…

Gilt Yields Spike After 25% Oil Rally Raises Inflation Concerns

Gilt Yields Spike After 25% Oil Rally Raises Inflation Concerns

British government bond yields climbed sharply after oil prices surged by 25% amid intensified conflict in the Middle East, stoking fears of renewed inflationary pressure in the UK. The 2-year gilt yield moved up to 4.1380%, while five- and 10-year yields also recorded notable increases as investors re-priced risk and prospects for inflation.

European equities slide to two-month low as oil spikes amid Iran conflict

European equities slide to two-month low as oil spikes amid Iran conflict

European markets tumbled to their lowest levels in over two months, driven by a sharp rise in oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The pan-European benchmark extended losses for a third session, while banks, technology and major carriers led declines. Higher crude supported modest gains in the …

Investors Organize Trips to Venezuela as Diplomacy, Debt Talks Open Doors

Investors Organize Trips to Venezuela as Diplomacy, Debt Talks Open Doors

Multiple investor delegations from the United States and elsewhere are planning visits to Venezuela in the coming weeks to meet senior government officials, company executives and local business leaders. Three separate advisory firms are organizing trips that target macroeconomic and political stability checks, debt restructuring talks and opportun…