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The Iran war's economic blowback is getting real - Axios
business 2026/03/09 09:59:27

The Iran war's economic blowback is getting real - Axios

As oil prices surge, recession odds nearly doubled this month.

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Japan’s Stagflation Risk Mounts With $100 Oil and Sagging Yen - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/09 09:49:26

Japan’s Stagflation Risk Mounts With $100 Oil and Sagging Yen - Bloomberg.com

The surge in oil prices combined with a sagging yen raises the risk that Japan will slide into stagflation, prompting the government to ramp up fiscal spending while complicating the central bank’s mission to normalize its policy settings.

Bloomberg
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[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche provides update on phase III persevERA study in ER-positive advanced breast cancer - Roche
business 2026/03/09 09:20:27

[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche provides update on phase III persevERA study in ER-positive advanced breast cancer - Roche

persevERA Breast Cancer study did not meet the primary objective of a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival, but a numerical improvement was observed Giredestrant plus…

Roche.com
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Saudis Offer Crude on Spot Market as War Disrupts Supplies - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/09 07:47:26

Saudis Offer Crude on Spot Market as War Disrupts Supplies - Bloomberg.com

Saudi Aramco has offered prompt crude supply through a series of rare tenders, as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz traps shipments and forces a rerouting of flows via the Red Sea.

Bloomberg
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China’s OpenClaw-Tied Stocks Rise on Policy Support, Adoption - Bloomberg.com
business 2026/03/09 07:41:36

China’s OpenClaw-Tied Stocks Rise on Policy Support, Adoption - Bloomberg.com

Chinese software shares surged Monday after local government agencies joined tech leaders such as Tencent Holdings Ltd. in promoting viral AI software OpenClaw, spurring hopes of a fresh wave of sectoral development.

Bloomberg
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World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over $110 a barrel - AP News
business 2026/03/09 06:50:00

World shares tumble as Iran war pushes crude prices over $110 a barrel - AP News

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% after oil prices soared to well over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East. South Korea’s Kospi sank 6.2% and other Asian benchmarks also tumbled. Crude prices have jumped more…

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