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×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 6:40 AM ET
Energy &Commodities
Oil futures slipped 1.3% in early Asian trade as OPEC+ signaled potential output increases, while gold held near $2,340 as a weakening dollar offset risk-on sentiment. A surge in aluminum prices pushed China Hongqiao's Zhang Bo past the $48 billion mark, cementing his position among Asia's wealthiest industrialists. Meanwhile, U.S. airline bonds weakened after jet fuel costs spiked 8% on Middle East supply fears, and Chicago's planned muni bond sale is testing investor appetite amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Fixed Income & Infrastructure
Japanese government bonds extended gains tracking overnight Treasury rallies as traders increasingly price in a September Fed rate cut. The FCC's threat to revoke broadcasters' licenses over war coverage sparked debate about media regulation, while a treasure hunter's release after refusing to surrender shipwreck gold highlighted legal complexities in maritime asset disputes.