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

European markets open lower as oil prices rise

European markets open lower as oil prices rise

Printed on 30/03/2026 – 7:07 GMT+2•Updated 9:24 European markets opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid rising oil prices and political tensions in the Middle East. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING At the time of writing, Germany’s DAX was down about 0.41%, the FTSE 100 was down very slightly, by 0.1%, and France’s CAC 40 … 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

Infinitas Meets Aureon Capital to Open Private Markets to Public Investors

Robin Lauber, Founder of Infinitas Capital

Robin Lauber, Founder of Infinitas Capital Focused on an initial portfolio of +$100 million Plans to seek a Nasdaq Stockholm listing BASEL, Switzerland, March 30, 2026Infinitas Capital, the Swiss family office led by Robin Lauber, today announces the launch of Aureon Capital, an investment company that will seek listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. Its mission is … Read more

Trump’s Iran comments leave markets guessing

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On March 20, Iran fired two long-range missiles at the Diego Garcia base, a target long thought to be outside the declared range of about 2,000 kilometers. Iran’s long-running probe – which US officials say fell short of its target – is the first time Tehran has demonstrated the ability to reach Diego Garcia. For … Read more

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

The price of Brent crude oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain recorded in March after the Iran conflict sent markets into turmoil. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen 51% since the start of March, LSEG data show, hitting a monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, … Read more

Markets Under Pressure as Growth Risks Increase | Weekly Examiner for March 2026

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Weekly Examiner, March 30, 2026 Last week loss indicates a weak market condition that is increasing as major pressures begin to build. Although investors are focused on the price from high energy prices, the biggest risk is the impact of global growth if prices remain high. There are already early signs that high energy costs … Read more

When the guns go up: stock markets in wartime

When the guns go up: stock markets in wartime

When cannons roar and nations fight each other, this causes great damage. The impact goes far beyond the war zones, reaching deep into the financial markets. Contrary to conventional wisdom, war does not always lead to chaos or collapse. History shows that markets can fall into volatility, remain stable, or eventually recover after a period … Read more

From oil to food to markets: How the month of war in Iran has revived the world economy

From oil to food to markets: How the month of war in Iran has revived the world economy

It’s not easy being a global economy right now. One month into the US and Israel’s war against Iran, fears are raising concerns about everything from supply chains to airline travel. While the price of a barrel of oil remains north of $100, from $70 before the war, the price of gas in the US … Read more