The UAE Central Bank has imposed sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran.

IMF: Since late February the Middle East war has materially altered the global growth trajectory by disrupting energy markets, commodities and supply chains.

Paramount has discussed inviting Elon Musk to join an equity investor consortium as the studio seeks fresh capital while digesting its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, Semafor reported, citing people with knowledge. Sources said Musk is one of several wealthy backers CEO David Ellison has considered. Musk has long-standing ties with Oracle founder Larry Ellison; Larry Ellison personally provided more than $40bn in equity financing guarantees to support Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. It was unclear how large any Musk investment would be.