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German Engine Maker Deutz鈥檚 Pivot to Defense Pays Off

The agricultural engine maker pushes deeper into defense, positioning itself to benefit from Europe鈥檚 rearmament drive.

March 27, 2026
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Economists See War Pushing US Inflation Above 3%

The Bloomberg survey mirrors聽new estimates聽by the OECD, which sees higher inflation in the U.S. and other major economies.

March 27, 2026
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China Starts Trade Probes Against US Before Xi-Trump Summit

The move is a direct mirror of steps President Trump took to revive his tariff agenda after the Supreme Court last month聽struck down聽some of his tariffs.

March 27, 2026
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Brace for $200 Oil if War Lasts Until June, Macquarie Warns

Brent crude is on pace for a record monthly gain in March, as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran has rocked the oil-rich Middle East.

March 27, 2026
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US Insurance Program to Support Hormuz Shipping to Begin Soon

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S. insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon.

March 26, 2026
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Shutdown Chaos at Airports Sends Hertz, Avis Shares Higher

Hourslong security lines at airports due to the partial government shutdown are paying off for car-rental companies like Hertz and Avis.

March 26, 2026
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DHS Funding Clash Snares Progress on Transportation Issues

Key transportation priorities are being pushed to the sidelines as lawmakers remain locked in a funding standoff over the Department of 91视频land Security.

March 26, 2026
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Oil Traders Fatigued by Wild Price Swings Pull Back Flows

Four of the six largest swings ever seen in international oil benchmark Brent futures have come since the war started at the end of February.

March 26, 2026
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Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities

U.S. trailer orders in February came in below prior-year results as the sector began working down peak-season backlogs, according to ACT Research data.

March 26, 2026
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Oil Prices Rise as Wall Street Swings to Doubt on Iran Talks

Doubt is taking over again on Wall Street from hope about a possible end to the war with Iran, and stocks are back to sinking as oil prices rise.

March 26, 2026

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