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Weekly economic and market update – the Iran War continues highlighting limits to TACO; Strait of Hormuz is key; Aust is vulnerable to an oil shortage; expect RBA to hike = a double whammy hit to Aust households

16 Mar 2026 - Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts global markets

Alphinity Stands Firm Amid Market Volatility

16 Mar 2026 - Portfolio Manager Sticks to Stock Picks Despite Middle East Tensions

Rate Hikes Loom as Oil Shock Intensifies

16 Mar 2026 - Markets brace for RBA response amid Middle East tensions, inflation surge

Australian Market Navigates Global Instability, Inflation

16 Mar 2026 - Resilience reflects shift in equity leadership amid Middle East conflict.

NextDC Seeks $500M Amid Growth, Funding Questions

16 Mar 2026 - Data centre operator taps debt markets as short interest surges on financing concerns

Thames Water Receives £3.35 Billion Equity Offer

15 Mar 2026 - Lenders propose capital injection to avert temporary nationalisation of UK water supplier.

Wall Street Foresaw Iran Strike

15 Mar 2026 - Geopolitical firms advised clients of likely military action beforehand.

SpaceX Hires Legal Teams Ahead of IPO

15 Mar 2026 - Rocket company takes concrete steps towards public listing, appoints legal advisers.

MUFG to Monitor Liquidity Amid US Investment

14 Mar 2026 - Japanese bank prepares for potential backing of US projects investment package.

British Stocks Decline Amid Middle East Tensions

14 Mar 2026 - FTSE indexes post second week of losses amid inflation fears, policy uncertainty.

Airline Loyalty Shifts to Credit Card Spending

14 Mar 2026 - Co-branded cards increasingly dictate rewards, impacting frequent flyer programs

US Banks See Capital Requirements Eased

13 Mar 2026 - Revised Basel rules offer Wall Street a win, lowering capital buffers.

Exchange Heads Oppose US Oil Market Intervention

13 Mar 2026 - CME and TMX chiefs warn against government meddling amid rising prices

Middle East Conflict Exposes Banks: HSBC, StanChart

13 Mar 2026 - J.P. Morgan flags earnings pressure amid rising geopolitical tensions; UBS downgrades sector.

PayPay Shares Surge in Nasdaq Debut

13 Mar 2026 - Japanese payments app valued at $12.7 billion after strong IPO

US Overhauls Bank Capital Rules

13 Mar 2026 - New draft aims to refine risk gauges and capital requirements for lenders

Chinese Banks Increase Funding for Tech Firms

13 Mar 2026 - Lenders shift focus towards AI, advanced manufacturing amid property sector woes

Private Credit Funds Face Investor Scrutiny

13 Mar 2026 - BDC stock prices slide amid concerns over loan quality, transparency

Banks Feel the Heat From Middle East Conflict

13 Mar 2026 - HSBC and StanChart feel impact as tensions rise in the Middle East

Humm Group Appoints Angelo Demasi to Board as Managing Director

13 Mar 2026 - Appointment strengthens board alignment with CEO role, effective immediately

iCandy Interactive Explores US Listing for Lemon Sky Studios

13 Mar 2026 - ASX-listed iCandy considers strategic options including potential US IPO and capital raising

Metro Performance Glass Provides Market Update Amidst Challenging Conditions

13 Mar 2026 - MPP anticipates revenue dip but remains optimistic about long-term potential

Software Stocks Rebound After AI-Driven Sell-Off

13 Mar 2026 - Australian fund managers adjust strategies as tech sector shows signs of recovery

Aspermont (ASX:ASP) Updates Consolidation Timetable

13 Mar 2026 - Key dates adjusted for trading and settlement of consolidated shares.

Emperor Energy Secures $17.5 Million Placement

13 Mar 2026 - Funding to Advance Judith-2 Appraisal Well