Wall Street indexes often fall as the Iran war escalates

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York

Asset managers receive benefits after the 401(K) guidelines of the labor department The Fed’s Powell flags confirmed inflation expectations Consumers are weighing Trump’s stance on Iran Indexes: Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.7% March 30 (Reuters) – Major US indexes fell on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s new warning to … Read more

The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, countries are scrambling to secure energy supplies, pursue new alliances and strategic investments to prevent their economies from becoming politically entrenched. Botswana is one of those setting the trend. The landlocked southern African country, which does not produce crude oil, is entirely dependent on exports of … Read more

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

S&P 500, weekly chart

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

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

Exclusive: US Treasury to talk with insurance regulators about private mortgage lenders, sources say

1 in 2 US dollar notes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration [1/2]US dollar bills are seen in this illustration taken on March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing. Rightsopens a new tab The US Treasury Department plans to meet with insurance regulators, seeking information on benefits, funding The talks … Read more