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CFTC Staff Issues Prediction Markets Advisory - Commodity Futures Trading Commission | CFTC (.gov)
business 2026/03/12 14:31:16

CFTC Staff Issues Prediction Markets Advisory - Commodity Futures Trading Commission | CFTC (.gov)

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight today issued a prediction markets advisory regarding the listing for trading of event contracts.

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Why The Iran War Is Fueling A Rally In Fertilizer Stocks - Investor's Business Daily
business 2026/03/12 14:06:00

Why The Iran War Is Fueling A Rally In Fertilizer Stocks - Investor's Business Daily

Fertilizer stocks are advancing amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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War Cost Sinks Long-Term Government Bonds on Deficit Worries - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/12 14:04:46

War Cost Sinks Long-Term Government Bonds on Deficit Worries - Bloomberg.com

Investors are growing worried that the Iran war will drive up expenditures and swell budget deficits in countries around the world, sparking a selloff in long-term government bonds.

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Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves - BBC
business 2026/03/12 13:13:40

Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves - BBC

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

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Futures Tumble; Oil Soars On Tanker Attacks - Investor's Business Daily
business 2026/03/12 13:04:00

Futures Tumble; Oil Soars On Tanker Attacks - Investor's Business Daily

IEA’s proposed record crude reserves release failed to ease Iran war supply fears.

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Dick's Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line - CNBC
business 2026/03/12 11:02:17

Dick's Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line - CNBC

Dick’s Sporting Goods' merger with Foot Locker led to a 60% increase in sales but a substantial decline in companywide profits.

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