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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation at the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Alex Brandon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesInvestors are caught between a quick deal that could end the war and a significant escalation that could send oil prices and bond yields higher as the post-holiday trading week begins.President Donald Trump issued a profanity-filled ultimatum on Sunday, warning that Iran “will live in hell” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by 8pm ET on Tuesday, declaring the day “Power Plant Day and…
AI data centers are becoming a “stress test” for insurance companies, as rapid technological advances and the use of increasingly complex financial structures pose unique challenges and opportunities for this sector.According to McKinsey, global data center spending could reach $7 trillion by 2030, and much of that spending can no longer come from hyperscalers alone. Instead, Big Tech companies are increasingly turning to private equity, private credit, and using debt to finance the construction of capital-intensive facilities.Private infrastructure data center transactions consistently exceeded $10 billion last year, according to Preqin data. The largest deal was valued at $40 billion, with…
Hiding alone in a crevice in the mountains behind enemy lines, a wounded American airman knew exactly what to do: survive and evade. A weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran evaded capture by invading Iranian forces for more than a day. At one point, he climbed rugged terrain to a ridge 7,000 feet above sea level, armed with more than a pistol, communication device, and tracking beacon. How did the US military rescue the airmen? CNN’s Jim Schutt breaks down what we know about the US military’s dangerous and complex mission to rescue a…
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a speech at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon Poole | Getty Images NewsHello, my name is Dylan Butts from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.The Iran war is now in its sixth week, and US President Donald Trump appears to be growing frustrated with the aftermath of the conflict. In an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that drew fierce backlash from opposition leaders and civil society groups, President Trump vowed to attack Iranian power plants and bridges if the…
A small boat carrying fishermen passes off the coast of Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, on March 25, 2026, amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Stringer | ReutersJapanese and South Korean stocks rose on Monday as investors analyzed the latest developments in the Middle East conflict over the weekend, with most Asian markets closed for a public holiday. President Donald Trump on Sunday made new threats to attack Iranian power plants and civilian infrastructure starting Tuesday if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Before the US-Israel-Iran war began on February 28, the…
It was an eventful weekend as the war between the US, Israel and Iran enters its sixth week. US President Donald Trump has issued another ultimatum to the Iranian government after a high-stakes mission to rescue American soldiers stranded in Iran after an Iranian airliner was shot down. Meanwhile, strikes continue, the humanitarian crisis widens, and the global economy remains unstable. Here is the latest one. What are the main headings? President Trump’s deadline: President Trump appears to have set a new deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Tuesday, 8pm ET,” he wrote after issuing a…
Melanie Griffith responds to daughter Dakota Johnson’s romance with role modelMelanie Griffith is eager to play Dakota Johnson in the new leading role. The Working Girl actress clearly revealed her thoughts on her daughter’s relationship with her role model as the couple’s budding romance continues to evolve. In a video posted by gossip blog Deuxmoi on April 5, Melanie, 68, summed up the Fifty Shades of Gray star’s relationship with the “Sally, When the Wine’s Over” singer (real name Tucker Pillsbury) in one word: “amazing.” As for whether the couple has her mother’s seal of approval, Melanie added: “Of course…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on January 16, 2026 in New York.new york stock exchangeStock futures fell on Sunday following a strong week as traders continued to monitor the latest developments in the US-Iran war and oil prices rose.Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures Lost 253 points (0.5%). S&P500 and Nasdaq-100 Futures fell 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.Wall Street has had a strong performance last week, with the S&P 500 surging nearly 6%. The rally ended a five-week losing streak and was the benchmark’s best weekly performance since late November. The Dow and Nasdaq each ended five weeks of…
Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a key choke point for global energy supplies that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Gallo Images | Getty ImagesOil prices rose on Sunday, with U.S. crude topping $114 a barrel after President Donald Trump gave Iran until Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on Iranian power plants. usa crude oil By 6:08 p.m. ET, the price was up 2.35% at $114.16 a barrel. international benchmark brent price It rose 1.72% to $110.91 per barrel. President Trump warned in an expletive-filled social media post on Sunday…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on Sunday that two backpacks containing explosives had been found near a pipeline transporting Russian gas in Serbia, near the Hungarian border. Both Serbia and Hungary remain highly dependent on Russian energy supplies, putting them at a disadvantage to other European countries seeking to reduce their dependence on Russian supplies. Vučić said the backpack contained “two large packages containing explosives with detonators” and was found in Kanziza, northern Serbia, “a few hundred meters from a gas pipeline”. Videos and images published in Serbian media showed a heavy police presence in the area, with barricades and…