Exclusive: Vietnam aims to rally battered stock with stabilization fund and promoters, documents show

Francesco Guarascio

Proposals have been made by the police department to counter the influence of Iran’s war Commercial curbs and media management are also recommended, the document shows The Prime Minister’s Office ordered officials to act on the recommendations, the documents show The measures are aimed at maintaining the improvement of the FTSE Russell stock market and … Read more

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite uncertainty

Red chart showing how 2026 Q1 had the highest share sales since 2021

IPOs continue to increase despite weak pricing, continued uncertainty US IPO market shoes; SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic are important experiments Asia and Europe are seeing a rise in IPO values Some deals have been delayed due to regulatory review and flexibility LONDON/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) – Companies have raised the most share sales in the … Read more

The next test of the stock market: rising war costs

The next test of the stock market: rising war costs

Inflation fears are driving bonds now, financial fears are likely to follow High security costs, chargebacks and the potential impact of shortages Rising inflation and environmental risks pose future threats March 31 (Reuters) – Inflation risks have pushed Treasury yields higher since the US-Iran conflict fueled energy prices. Now another threat to the health of … Read more

The UK economy was in recession until the end of last year before the Iran war

William Schomberg

Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more

India File: A perfect storm for the rupee

The performance of Asian currencies since the start of the Iran war

(This was originally published in the India File newsletter, which is delivered every Tuesday. Subscribe here to get the latest news from India and its relevance to the world.) Battered by outflows, oil fears from the Iran war and faltering investor confidence, the Indian rupee is closing the fiscal year with its worst annual performance … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more

Nigeria’s biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Nigeria's biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Competitor Dangote has been forced to import raw materials, exposing Nigeria to global price shocks Nigeria’s petrol pump prices rise by 65%, the highest in Africa The collaborative approach has led to a reduction in household raw food supply Nigeria does not have a formal fuel storage policy LAGOS, March 30 (Reuters) – Fuel prices … Read more

The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world’s largest markets

The uncertainty of the Iran war is disrupting business in the world's largest markets

Market makers are reluctant to take risks as the Middle East war rages Liquidity crunch increases market volatility, wild price swings Increasingly, merchants are struggling to find willing customers LONDON/NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, March 30 (Reuters) – The Iran war has sent jitters across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, making … Read more

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

1 in 2 US dollar notes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration [1/2]US dollar bills are seen in this illustration taken on March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing. Rightsopens a new tab The US Treasury Department plans to meet with insurance regulators, seeking information on benefits, funding The talks … Read more

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for monthly gains

Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more