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Nike’s turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

Wednesday, April 1 by SRN News

April 1 (Reuters) - Nike's efforts to steady its business face a fresh setback, with executives cautioning that unrest in the Middle East could further complicate the turnaround, while the sportswear giant still struggles to regain traction in China. The company on Tuesday warned of... Read More.

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

Tuesday, March 31 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - Financial markets muddled through the first two months of the year. Then came the war. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil is above $100 for the first time since the summer of 2022 and gasoline prices have... Read More.

Morgan Stanley downgrades global equities; sees US as ‘defensive’ market amid Mideast conflict

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

March 30 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley downgraded global equities and upgraded cash and U.S. government bonds, as investors shun risk in favor of safe-haven assets due to mounting uncertainty stemming from the Middle East war. The Wall Street brokerage cut its rating on global equities... Read More.

S.Korea exports to rise most in nearly 5 years, imports also higher on Mideast conflict: Reuters poll

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL, March 30 (Reuters) - South Korea's March exports probably rose at the strongest pace in nearly five years on a boom in chip demand fuelled by artificial intelligence investment, although the Iran war was set to drive up imports and inflation,... Read More.

Oil prices jump after Yemeni Houthis attack Israel, widening Iran conflict

Sunday, March 29 by SRN News

March 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Monday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched over the weekend their first attacks on Israel since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, widening the conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude futures jumped $3.16, or... Read More.

Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

Sunday, March 29 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device's camera,... Read More.

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

Saturday, March 28 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the U.S. wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, one month into the conflict, he has suggested the U.S. may soon be "winding down" the operation, even though some of... Read More.

European retailers warn of price shock, weaker demand from prolonged Middle East conflict

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Greta Rosen Fondahn, James Davey and Sarah Young STOCKHOLM/LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Europe's retailers warned on Thursday that a prolonged Middle East conflict could push up sticker prices in Europe and dent consumer demand for companies from clothing giant H&M to British supermarket... Read More.

New records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, US lawmaker says

Wednesday, March 25 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - Newly released records in the now-dismissed classified documents case against U.S. President Donald Trump raise fresh concerns over national security risks and potential private business motivations, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee said. The records, handed over by... Read More.

Some of Trump’s Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

Wednesday, March 25 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has listed five objectives that the U.S. wants to achieve before ending its war with Iran. Now, as he suggests the U.S. may soon be "winding down" the operation after three and a half weeks, some of his... Read More.

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Nike’s turnaround put to test as Middle East conflict poses new risks

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

Morgan Stanley downgrades global equities; sees US as ‘defensive’ market amid Mideast conflict

S.Korea exports to rise most in nearly 5 years, imports also higher on Mideast conflict: Reuters poll

Oil prices jump after Yemeni Houthis attack Israel, widening Iran conflict

Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

European retailers warn of price shock, weaker demand from prolonged Middle East conflict

New records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, US lawmaker says

Some of Trump’s Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

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