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Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to the U.S. Congress to fund the war in Iran, the Washington Post reported on Wednes...
Mar 18, 2026
ECB to talk tough as Iran war raises inflation fears
By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, March 19 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is all but certain to keep interest rates on hold at 2% on Thursday but will make clear it stands ready...
Mar 18, 2026
Stryker cyberattack delays surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reports
March 18 (Reuters) - A cyberattack against medical device maker Stryker last week has delayed surgeries for some patients, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The system disruption had temporarily i...
Mar 18, 2026
Exclusive-Bridgewater's chief scientist Sekhon to join Google's DeepMind AI unit
By Anirban Sen NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Jasjeet Sekhon, a top Bridgewater Associates executive, is joining Google's artificial intelligence unit DeepMind as its chief strategy officer, DeepMind ...
Mar 18, 2026
New Zealand economy grows in fourth quarter but is weaker than expected
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's economy posted a modest gain in the fourth quarter, below analyst expectations, leading to a drop in the New Zealand dollar as markets sa...
Mar 18, 2026
Powell says tariffs keeping inflation elevated, Fed watching energy prices closely
By David Lawder March 18 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday described significant challenges in bringing inflation down, from persistent tariff-driven price hikes to Iran war...
Mar 18, 2026
Fintech company dLocal sees strong growth, profits in 2026
By Sarah Morland March 18 (Reuters) - Fintech company dLocal on Wednesday predicted solid growth for its business in 2026, forecasting that the value of payments it processes will surge 50% to 60% as ...
Mar 18, 2026
Man in Ohio charged with making threats against mosque
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - A man in northeastern Ohio was charged with making threats against a mosque and unlawfully possessing firearms while using controlled substances, fed...
Mar 18, 2026
Brazil central bank kicks off easing with cautious 25-bp cut after oil shock
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, March 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank began a long-awaited easing cycle on Wednesday with a cautious 25-basis-point cut, holding off on explicit guidance for next steps...
Mar 18, 2026
US oil exports seen rising as WTI discount to Brent hits widest in 11 years
By Georgina McCartney and Siddharth Cavale HOUSTON/New York, March 18 (Reuters) - The discount for U.S. crude futures versus Brent on Wednesday hit the widest in 11 years, as attacks on Middle Eastern...
Mar 18, 2026
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