Economy

Private credit’s ‘off-ramp’ emerges as investors look to cash out and default fears grow

A "robust and growing" private credit secondaries market could serve as a pressure valve for the industry's current liquidity squeeze.

Treasury yields edge lower as investors weigh rising oil price, Iran attacks and looming Fed decision

Treasury yields edged lower as investors weighed mounting tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

The U.S. dollar is back on top

The U.S. dollar has enjoyed something of a reprieve in recent weeks, regaining its place as a safe haven in times of turmoil. Will it last?

European stocks close higher as oil prices spike back above $100

European stocks ended broadly higher on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.

'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly.

Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters

Oil Prices Top $103 as U.S. Allies Reluctant to Escort Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measures

Trump's war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics

Hard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisis

Catherine Austin Fitts Sounds Alarm About Rothschild Syndicate’s “Demonic” Programmable Money Agenda Causing Economic Tsunami & Enslaving Mankind

Most people do not understand what is coming in terms of what the distributive ledger technology is going to do," warns financial expert.

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Live Updates: Iran war keeps oil and gas prices up, with Strait of Hormuz paralyzed despite Trump's demands

Updated on: March 16, 2026 / 12:14 PM EDT / CBS News