What the markets are telling us about the time of conflict in the Middle East

What the markets are telling us about the time of conflict in the Middle East

© [2026] London Stock Exchange Group plc and its operating group (“LSEG”). LSEG includes (1) FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”), (2) Frank Russell Company (“Russell”), (3) FTSE Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. “FTSE Canada”, (4) FTSE Fixed Income LLC (“FTSE FI”), (5) FTSE (Beijing) Consulting Limited (“WOFE”), FTSE EU SAS (“FTSE EU SAS”). All rights reserved. … Read more

UK reinsurance market sees record high prices as competition heats up, says Aon – Reinsurance News

UK reinsurance market sees record high prices as competition heats up, says Aon - Reinsurance News

The UK superannuation market has recorded its busiest year to date in 2025, according to Aon, a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions on risk, retirement and health. Aon suggests that the high level of activity is the strengthening of competition, especially in small transactions, as well as the continued demand for … Read more

The NFL is asking the prediction markets to stop active trading

The NFL is asking the prediction markets to stop active trading

David PurdumMar 30, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Shut up He joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering the gambling industry since 2008 Many authors In letters sent on Sunday, the NFL asked predictive market makers such as Kalshi and Polymarket not to offer business on events that can be easily manipulated or pre-selected, including what announcers … Read more

Zhong Lun adds four partners to conflict with major markets

Zhong Lun adds conflict partners and major markets

From left: Li Qianfei, Zhao Yang, Zhu Zheng and Zhao Qin Zhong Lun Law Firm has continued to strengthen its position following the entry of litigation partner Tony Chow in February, with the appointment of late partners Li Qianfei, Zhao Yang and Zhu Zheng, as well as district partner Zhao Qin. The four join the … Read more

Who Won the Markets When Trump Postponed the Bombing of Iran?

Who Won the Markets When Trump Postponed the Bombing of Iran?

Since the start of the war, trading in the futures markets has been difficult and, at times, chaotic. In terms of their absolute size, the trades that took place immediately before Trump’s announcement last Monday were not out of the public domain. But the number of transactions was unusually large for the time of day: … 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

Open this photo in the gallery: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing a chart of Japan’s Nikkei index at a stock exchange Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo.Eugene Hoshiko / The Associated Press The Iran war has caused turmoil across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, … Read more

Bonds, borders and boarding passes: What life is like for a financial markets lawyer – Legal Cheek

Bonds, borders and boarding passes: What life is like for a financial markets lawyer - Legal Cheek

White & Case collaborates with Jack Adachi on the international framework of global financial and life law in relation to the agreement “I’ve always thought that I would be successful in an international environment,” says Jack Adachi, a member of White & Case’s large markets group. It’s not hard to see why. Growing up through … Read more

Canadian quantum firm Xanadu debuts in public markets after SPAC deal

Canadian quantum firm Xanadu debuts in public markets after SPAC deal

PennyLane developer Xanadu is publicly listing its progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. Credit: Funtap/Shutterstock.com. Xanadu Quantum Technologies, a Canadian company focused on photonic quantum computing, has started trading on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol “XNDU”. The move comes after Xanadu completed its previously announced transaction with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp., … Read more

Market Overview: Are Investors Still Too Overconfident?

Market Overview: Are Investors Still Too Overconfident?

Despite the growing selloff in the stock market, are investors considering all the risks and the growing impact of the Iran war? Another possible sign of market complacency can be found in credit markets. Typically, bond yields — the amount of yield earned on safe US Treasuries — expand during periods of political uncertainty as … Read more