[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures saw short-lived upticks as Warren Buffet said that if there is a big market decline, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB) will deploy cash; moves have pared as oil ticked higher

Warren Buffett's comments about deploying cash during a market decline initially supported US equity futures, indicating confidence in potential buying opportunities.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 12:30 UTCOn the live feed at 12:10 UTC — 11 more headlines followed before this page went public

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RBI reportedly announces trade relief measures for exporters; gives some exporters of cut, polished diamonds a total of four months to avail zero duty re-imports

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US President Trump says US is not pulling assets in the Strait of Hormuz yet, CBS reports; “At some point I will, not quite yet, but countries have to come in and take care of it"

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures saw short-lived upticks as Warren Buffet said that if there is a big market decline, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB) will deploy cash; moves have pared as oil ticked higher

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Oracle (ORCL) laid off some employees on Tuesday; the cuts appear to have affected employees globally, but the full extent of the layoffs could not be immediately learned, Business Insider reports

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US War Secretary Hegseth says he visited the Middle East on Saturday and spoke with US troops

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However, the rally fizzled as oil prices edged higher, suggesting that rising energy costs could temper investor sentiment. This interplay between equity responses and commodity movements highlights ongoing volatility and the complex factors affecting market dynamics today.

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