December consumer spending was flat. Incomes rose .5%.

Shiba Inu surges 10.6% on network upgrades, but leverage risks loom. Consider your risk profile.

AXP's 124% 5-yr return dips 18% YTD. P/E 17.5, but not a 50x maker.

India’s foreign minister said talks with Iran are helping reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with two Indian LPG carriers transiting safely, even as the U.S. urges allies to deploy warships to secure the vital oil route.

AVGO projects $100B+ AI ASIC sales by '27; META's revenue climbs 24% on AI. Both show strong growth potential.

Japan and South Korea warned they may act against FX volatility after sharp falls in the yen and won. The yen is nearing 160 per dollar while the won has breached 1,500 as dollar strength intensifies.

Monday open indicative forex prices, 16 March 2026 As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.

Fed faces stagflation: jobs vs. oil prices. NVDA & MU earnings test AI demand. Consumer spending mixed.