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Image for Global brands shut Middle East stores as conflict causes chaos

Finance

Global Brands Shut Middle East Stores as Conflict Causes Chaos

Image for Analysis-Middle East conflict puts Dubai mega-hub's market muscle to the test

Finance

Analysis-Middle East Conflict Puts Dubai Mega-Hub's Market Muscle to the Test

Image for NATO's Rutte praises US, Israeli military action against Iran but says alliance won't be involved

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NATO's Rutte Praises Us, Israeli Military Action Against Iran but Says Alliance Won't Be Involved

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Finance

Kering Reorganises to Boost Efficiency at Brands

Image for Elliott Management holds $268 million exposure to collapsed UK lender MFS, FT reports

Elliott Management Holds $268 Million Exposure to Collapsed UK Lender Mfs, Ft Reports

Date: March 2, 2026

March 2 - U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management has around 200 million pounds ($267.6 million) of exposure to Market Financial Solutions, a UK mortgage provider that collapsed last week, the Financial...

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American Fund Aip in Talks With Bahrain's Alba to Sell Aluminium Dunkerque

Date: March 2, 2026

March 2 (Reuters) - Bahrain-based industrial group Alba has entered exclusive talks with U.S. fund AIP to acquire Europe's largest smelter Aluminium Dunkerque, the companies said on Monday, in what...

Image for Factbox-Trump's war with Iran a major risk for US, European aluminium consumers

Factbox-Trump's War With Iran a Major Risk for Us, European Aluminium Consumers

Date: March 2, 2026

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Prolonged disruptions to Middle East aluminium exports from the war between the U.S. and Iran are likely to hit European and U.S. consumers hardest, given their heavy...

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Credit Markets Dented as Middle East War Piles Onto 'cockroaches' Fears

Date: March 2, 2026

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - A number of key European credit indicators deteriorated on Monday, with an index of regional junk corporate credit hitting its highest yield since November...

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From Oil Spikes to Equity Swings: How the Mideast Conflict Is Driving Markets

Date: March 2, 2026

By Shashwat Chauhan March 2 (Reuters) - An escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled global markets on Monday, as the prospect of a long-drawn fight drove energy prices higher and hammered travel...

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Venture Global Ready to Help Meet Lng Shortfall as Qatar Halts Output

Date: March 2, 2026

By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Venture Global has the biggest amount of LNG cargoes in the world that are not contracted and is ready to help stabilize the global markets as Qatar...