The week that gave investors an Iran strike pause, a SpaceX IPO filing, bonds and stocks falling in tandem, and a reminder that private credit is not nearly as boring as its name suggests. All the top moves, shakes, and red-hot takes from Azzet's editorial team are right here in your weekly business wrap every Friday (28 March 2026).MondayThe week opened under the shadow of the Middle East conf
Unemployment claims in the United States increased slightly in the week ending 21 March, suggesting a stable labour market. According to a Department of Labour report, the number of claims rose 5,000 week-over-week to 210,000. The figure for insured unemployment for the week ending 14 March was 1.819 million, which was a 32,000 decrease from the previous week. This was also the lowest lev
Gulf nations condemned Iran-linked strikes on their energy facilities in a joint statement, as Iran and the paramilitaries it supports continue to attack other nations in the region. These countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, singled out armed factions in Iraq that are loyal to Iran’s government, saying they had violated international law. “The United Arab
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has sharply lifted its inflation forecast for the United States, warning that conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade pressures will keep price growth well above central bank expectations through 2026. In its latest interim outlook, the Paris-based body projected U.S. headline inflation will reach 4.2% in 2026, up from a
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would extend a temporary halt on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure by 10 days, pushing the deadline to 6 April following a request from Tehran. The decision delays further escalation in the conflict as Washington signals its preference for a negotiated resolution, while disruptions to global oil flows persist due to the near
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Weight-loss drugs are changing what people in the West order, how much they eat, and where the restaurant sector's next margin dollar comes from - and the industry is only starting to figure out what that means for the business model. A new McKinsey roundtable on the future of restaurants dropped this month, featuring five partners across the consultancy's global network in a wide-ranging discu
United States President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to pay 50,000 airport security workers. This comes as a deal in Congress to address staff shortages has led to TSA officers walking off the job, and nearly 500 airport security officers quitting. “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Ag
Netflix has raised the prices of all its plans in the United States for the second time in a little over a year. All subscription tiers are set to rise by at least US$1. The company’s ad-supported plan is now $8.99 a month, up from $7.99; the standard plan is now $19.99 a month, up from $17.99; and its premium plan is now $26.99, up from $24.99. Extra member pricing also increased, with a
Apple has added four new major partners to its United States supply chain as it continues to bolster its domestic manufacturing programs. The company will work with Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to expand manufacturing in the U.S., it said. It plans to spend US$400 million on these new programs through 2030. “At Apple, we believe in the power of American innovation and manu
Brown-Forman Corp stock jumped on reports it had held preliminary merger discussions with Pernod Ricard as the alcoholic beverages sector responds to the challenges of rising costs and falling demand. Brown-Forman Class B shares (NYSE: BF.B) closed US$2.26 (9.63%) higher at $25.74 on Thursday (Friday AEDT) after media outlets reported the two companies had talked about combining their businesse
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