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Market rattled by inflation surprise and looming trade conflict

iraqbulletin.coMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday, weighed down by hotter-than-expected inflation data and renewed concerns over tariff policies under President Donald Trump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 590 points, or 1.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.6%...

Oil prices fall as Brent sinks 3% on US crude build and OPEC+ decision

iraqbulletin.coMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Brent crude prices declined nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from a three-year low as U.S. crude stockpiles rose more than expected, adding pressure on oil markets already grappling with OPEC+ plans to increase production and fresh U.S. tariffs on...

Business

Credit Suisse and UBS are in talks to merge – FT

iraqbulletin.coMarch 18, 2023

March 18, 2023

UBS (UBSG.S) is in discussions to acquire Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), with the boards of Switzerland's two biggest lenders meeting separately this weekend, the Financial Times reported. The Swiss National Bank and regulator FINMA are organizing the talks to build confidence...