The Fed’s Rate Cuts Are On Pause. But Are They Also Off the Table? - WSJ

Negotiations between the US and Iran are stalled, with Iran proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but refusing talks on its nuclear program.

Rosneft's Tuapse oil refinery was struck by Ukrainian drones for the third time this month, causing a huge fire and significant destruction.

Despite Trump’s Demands, His Fed Pick Is Unlikely to Get a Quick Rate Cut  The New York Times

US home prices in the largest 20 cities dipped in February for the first time since June 2025, with YoY gains at their weakest since July 2023.