Business Insights: Mar 8 - United States (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Business & Finance across United States for Mon 2nd March - Sun 8th March 2026

U.S. stocks and bonds experienced a significant downturn as rising oil prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, heightened inflation concerns. Retail gasoline prices have surged to their highest since September 2024, prompting fears of a broader economic impact. In a notable financial move, SoftBank is seeking a record $40 billion loan to finance its stake in OpenAI, marking its largest dollar-denominated borrowing to date. Meanwhile, the founder of Polymarket acknowledged increasing resistance to war-related betting, highlighting the complexities of the prediction market amid heightened scrutiny.