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Oil Prices Spike on Strait of Hormuz Closure, Supply Shock Fears
Oil prices surged over 8% Thursday after Iran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed, exacerbating supply fears. The IEA warns of a record 8 million barrel per day drop in March output.
U.S. Natural Gas Holds Gains as Global LNG Supply Shock Widens
U.S. natural gas futures held near a four-week high as global supply disruptions tightened LNG markets. The EIA reported a storage draw of 38 Bcf, while European inventories fell to a seasonal low.
Bitcoin Defies Oil Spike, Holds $70K Amid ETF Demand
Bitcoin stabilized near $70,300 despite surging oil prices and equity declines. Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $115.2 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT, providing crucial support.
Grab Holdings Shares Slide on CEO's Planned Stock Sale, Weak Outlook
Grab Holdings shares declined more than 3% following a regulatory filing revealing CEO Anthony Tan's plan to sell up to 1.2 million shares. The stock has fallen 26% year-to-date, weighed down by a softer financial outlook and market-wide headwinds.
Silver Recovers from Sharp Drop as Dollar Strength Limits Rally
Spot silver rose 0.6% to $86.27 an ounce on Thursday, recovering part of its 3.5% decline from the previous session. The rebound was underpinned by safe-haven demand, though a stronger U.S. dollar and uncertain interest rate outlook restrained further advances.
Gold Retreats as Dollar Strength, Delayed Fed Cuts Outweigh Geopolitical Havens
Gold prices declined 0.3% Thursday, with spot bullion at $5,159.04 an ounce. A stronger U.S. dollar and reduced bets on imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts offset demand driven by geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Slides as Oil Surge, Credit Fears Rattle Investors
U.S. stocks tumbled sharply on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 550 points. The sell-off was driven by a spike in oil prices above $100 a barrel and fresh strains in private credit markets.
Kingfisher Shares Extend Losses Amid Housing Slowdown Ahead of Earnings
Kingfisher Plc shares declined 1.8% to 307.6 pence, marking a five-day drop of 10.4% ahead of full-year results on March 24. The downturn reflects cooling UK housing demand and rising energy costs.
FTSE 100 Slips as $100 Oil Revives Inflation Fears, Shifts Rate Expectations
London's FTSE 100 declined 0.47% to 10,305.15 as surging oil prices revived inflation concerns, causing traders to shift expectations toward potential Bank of England rate hikes. HSBC shares fell sharply following branch closures in Qatar.
Brazil's Export Tax Weighs on Petrobras Amid Global Oil Rally
Petrobras shares showed limited movement as Brazil introduced a temporary oil export tax and removed diesel levies, which may restrict benefits from soaring global crude prices. The state-run firm reported a strong Q4 profit and significant shareholder returns.
Bradesco ADRs Plunge Amid Brazil Bank Selloff, Rate Decision Looms
Banco Bradesco's U.S.-traded shares declined approximately 5% on Thursday, mirroring a broader retreat in Brazilian financial stocks. The movement precedes a key central bank rate decision and follows shareholder approval of a capital restructuring.
Snap Shares Dip on UK Regulatory Pressure Over Child Safety
Snap Inc shares declined 1.4% to $4.79 after UK authorities ordered Snapchat and other platforms to enhance age checks for minors. The regulatory pressure adds to existing concerns over Snap's advertising reliance and user growth.