Business Insights: Mar 29 - United States (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Business & Finance across United States for Mon 23rd March - Sun 29th March 2026

In a significant move, banks led by JPMorgan Chase sold nearly $15 billion in risky debt to finance a record leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, attracting an impressive $45 billion in demand. This sale underscores the growing appetite for high-risk investments amid a volatile market.

Meanwhile, stock markets experienced a reprieve as President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to negotiate, easing fears of immediate conflict. However, the ongoing war in the Middle East continues to disrupt industries, with the region's largest aluminum producer reporting substantial damage from an Iranian attack, further straining global supply chains.

Wall Street is feeling the pressure as the conflict escalates, leading to significant portfolio losses. In the venture capital space, Joshua Kushner's Thrive Holdings is reportedly in talks to raise at least $2 billion, indicating continued investor interest despite broader market uncertainties.