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Stocks Fall, Oil Rises as Shipping Crisis Worsens | Bloomberg Brief 3/12/2026

US equity futures fall and oil briefly tops $100 a barrel as Iran escalated attacks on parts of Dubai, causing disruption in shipping. The Trump administration begins the first of several sweeping trade investigations that sets the stage for new tariffs. Max Kettner of HSBC discusses the market uncertainty as geopolitical risks mount. Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie speaks with Deel President & CFO Joe Kauffman on how AI changes in the workplace is helping business. (Source: Bloomberg)