TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) — Tokyo stocks rose on Wednesday after the benchmark Nikkei stock index declined for four consecutive trading days, driven up by dip-buying as energy price pressures eased from recent highs.
The 225-issue Nikkei…
TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) — Tokyo stocks rose on Wednesday after the benchmark Nikkei stock index declined for four consecutive trading days, driven up by dip-buying as energy price pressures eased from recent highs.
The 225-issue Nikkei…

The move will pave the way for Isracard, controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva’s Delek Group, to become a major banking player.
SEOUL, March 18 (Xinhua) — South Korea on Wednesday raised its oil crisis alert from “attention” to “caution” level and is preparing to release strategic petroleum reserves amid growing concerns over supply disruptions, Yonhap News Agency…
SEOUL, March 18 (Xinhua) — South Korea on Wednesday raised its oil crisis alert from “attention” to “caution” level and is preparing to release strategic petroleum reserves amid growing concerns over supply disruptions, Yonhap News Agency…
Due to the ongoing volatility in the Middle East and its impact on global oil production and refining, the logistics sector continues to face rapid and significant increases in fuel prices. To ensure uninterrupted service across our…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2026.
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Stock futures traded higher early Wednesday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate policy decision.
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(Bloomberg) — Equities rallied for a third day as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence underpinned risk appetite…