Economy

US markets post huge declines at weekly close

US markets post huge declines at weekly close

Dow Jones loses 1.73%, Nasdaq 2.15%, S&P 500 1.67%; European stocks post declines

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European Central Bank official says prolonged Iran war may force rate hikes: Report
27.03.2026

European Central Bank official says prolonged Iran war may force rate hikes: Report

Rates could rise as soon as April if energy shock proves persistent, with conflict lasting beyond June likely requiring action, Pierre Wunsch tells Bloomberg Television

Türkiye’s Steel Dome being developed to meet all air defense needs
27.03.2026

Türkiye’s Steel Dome being developed to meet all air defense needs

Roketsan CEO says domestically developed Steel Dome system will be continuously upgraded with new capabilities and technologies against evolving threats

Volkswagen arms production for Israel would violate international law, experts warn
27.03.2026

Volkswagen arms production for Israel would violate international law, experts warn

Potential Volkswagen-Rafael cooperation over Iron Dome components could place Germany at risk of breaching its international legal obligations, they say

Vietnam airlines to cut flights from April as jet fuel costs surge: Report
27.03.2026

Vietnam airlines to cut flights from April as jet fuel costs surge: Report

Flag carrier to suspend 7 domestic routes from April 1 and may deepen cuts if fuel reaches $160-$200 a barrel, while Pacific Airlines and VietJet also trim capacity

Turkish Technic signs long-term component support deal with Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air
27.03.2026

Turkish Technic signs long-term component support deal with Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air

Agreement covering Centrum Air’s Airbus A320 fleet marks Turkish Technic’s first partnership with an Uzbekistan-based carrier