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From the gas pump to the superstore checkout, the repercussions of the war with Iran will soon start to eat into household budgets around the world. And while these everyday concerns pale compared to the terrors of conflict experienced by those in the firing line, they’re a reality for many. The world of travel is no different. Global aviation routes were immediately plunged into turmoil when conflict broke out in the Middle East at the end of February. Now the effects are spreading across the map. That’s raised questions for many people with existing travel plans or looking ahead to…
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says it was his decision not to start winger Anthony Gordon against Barcelona due to illness after he was criticized by Alan Shearer. Newcastle legend Shearer has questioned why key forward Gordon played only a supporting role in the Champions League last-16 first leg, which Howe described as the “biggest game” in the club’s history. In the end, Newcastle drew the game 1-1, with Gordon coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute. Shearer, the Magpies’ record goalscorer, told Amazon Prime: “I know he’s not feeling well, but this is Barcelona playing Newcastle for a…
A customer shops at a grocery store on March 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida.Joe Radle | Getty ImagesThe Commerce Department reported Friday that while core inflation will rise in early 2026, economic growth in the final three months of 2025 was much slower than expected.Gross domestic product (GDP), a measure of all goods and services produced across the vast U.S. economy, rose at an annual rate of just 0.7% in the fourth quarter, adjusted for seasonality and inflation, according to the department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis.The first revised GDP figure was significantly revised downward from the previous estimate of 1.4%,…
Traders prepare for the launch of MDA Space Inc.’s offering on the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York City, March 12, 2026. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesStock futures rose on Friday, while oil prices fell as investors awaited further developments in the Iran war.futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average It rose by 188 points (0.4%). S&P500 futures 0.4% increase with Nasdaq 100 futures.The three major averages are currently tracking losses for the week. The S&P 500 is trending down 1%, while the Dow is trending down 1.7%. The Nasdaq is…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. The US opened 60 more trade investigations last night as the Trump administration continues to seek alternatives to the now overturned presidential mandate. The new investigation focuses on forced labor trade practices.Stock futures rose this morning after a negative session.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Formal talkOn March 12, 2026, a foreign tanker carrying Iraqi heavy oil caught fire and was damaged in Iraqi territorial waters after an unidentified attack targeted two foreign tankers near Basra,…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2026, amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Elizabeth Franz | ReutersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday dismissed concerns that the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war, which has led to soaring oil prices, will remain a long-term problem for the United States and the world.”We’re dealing with this and there’s no need to worry,” Hegseth said at a Pentagon news conference.Hegseth criticized media reports that said the U.S. military had no plans to…
George Russell continued his commanding start to the 2026 F1 season by comfortably beating Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint.After winning last weekend’s season opener in Australia, Russell led all three segments of short-format qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit, finishing with a time of 1 minute 31.520 seconds, nearly three tenths ahead of Antonelli. McLaren’s Lando Norris was the best of the rest, but the reigning world champion was six tenths off Russell’s time, finishing third ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli faced a post-session investigation for interfering with Norris during…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer warned Thursday that market volatility caused by the Iran war is tempting panicked investors to dump their portfolios, and he cautioned against following the crowd and leaving the shelves.”Remember, even if the current situation is scary, it makes sense to stick with the markets in almost every situation, if only because you have a better chance of recouping your losses once peace returns,” Kramer said on “Mad Money.” “Trust me, if you sell everything, you’ll be blaming yourself. Then you’ll have to watch this market recover without you.”It’s difficult to suppress emotions. S&P500 and Nasdaq They decreased…
lagos, nigeria — Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January. It was that the singer released his latest song “Badminton”. This is a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has been gaining traction online, continues his signature emo Afrobeat style that CKay is widely credited with pioneering. “When you use emotional chords, a lot of minor scales, and instruments like very warm ambient synthesizers and guitars (electric or acoustic) keyboards, and combine all of this with very poetic, deep, emotional lyrics, you get emo afro beats,” he told CNN’s Larry Madowo…
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you the first information about tomorrow and the last information about today. Sign up for free to receive it straight to your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV producers were watching as Brent crude oil futures hit $100, and what they’re watching for next. PCE Price Index The Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index is released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This data will be presented live on “Squawk Box” with Becky Quick, Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The PCE price index is one measure of inflation. The Dow Jones…