Major Saudi Chemical Plant Shuts Down as War Disrupts Supply

Mar 31, 2026 | Markets

One of the world’s largest petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia halted production as the Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains and energy operations in the region. Sadara Chemical Co. said the temporary shutdown had been completed at its plant in the...

SpaceX’s monster IPO is unlike anything we’ve seen

Mar 30, 2026 | Markets

SpaceX is preparing to launch the largest IPO of all time — with expectations that it could raise more than all U.S. listings in 2024 and 2025. Why it matters: Wall Street is understandably giddy. But what it’s about to pitch investors is unprecedented, and...

Why the damage to Qatar’s gas infrastructure could push costs higher for years to come

Mar 30, 2026 | Markets

On March 19, Ras Laffan, the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal in the world, supplying one-fifth of the world’s super-chilled fuel, was hit by Iranian missiles and drones. The Qatari terminal suffered substantial damage in the strikes – fires were raging...

Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says S&P 500 Correction Nears End Stage

Mar 30, 2026 | Markets

The S&P 500 correction is nearing its final stage even as the Iran war continues, according to strategists at Morgan Stanley, who warn that Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes still pose a threat to stocks. There is growing evidence that the equities slide “is...

Aluminum Surges 6% After Iran Strikes Plants in UAE, Bahrain

Mar 29, 2026 | Markets

Aluminum climbed around 6% after Iran attacked two production sites in the Middle East, threatening to deepen supply disruptions in a region that accounts for a significant portion of global output. Prices on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 6% to $3,492 a...

These Private Capital Funds Are Defying Markdowns With HALO Energy Bets

Mar 29, 2026 | Markets, Private Credit

Thanks to some well timed energy-transition bets, a number of private capital funds are managing to defy the latest wave of headline-grabbing markdowns. Fund managers at firms including Brookfield Asset Management, Eurazeo SE and Tikehau Capital say they’ve been...