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S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries
The S&P 500 retreated from record highs following Middle East conflicts impacting oil and shipping, despite strong first-quarter earnings reports.
Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait shipments lag
Oil prices climbed to a two-week high as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, tightening global supplies.
Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
Wall Street stocks declined as Middle East war concerns outweighed optimism from strong corporate earnings and AI-driven growth expectations.
Oil falls by over 11% after Iran FM declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices fell as U.S.-Iran talks and a 10-day israel-lebanon ceasefire raise hopes for peace in the middle east, impacting global oil markets.
S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus
The s&p 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on optimism over a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and potential U.S.-iran talks.
Oil slides as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge
Oil prices fell as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supply, despite U.S. signals of a potential war end.
Dollar falls for second day as Middle East ceasefire expectations rise
The dollar dropped for a second day as expectations of a ceasefire in the Middle East grew, easing market tensions despite ongoing conflict risks.
Global brands shut Middle East stores as conflict causes chaos
Global brands including Chalhoub Group, Amazon, and Gucci temporarily close stores in the Middle East as conflict disrupts business and travel in the region.
Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
Iran's foreign minister expects a nuclear counterproposal soon amid U.S. President Trump's consideration of limited military strikes on Iran.
Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made
President Trump warned Iran of 'really bad things' if no nuclear deal is made within 10 to 15 days amid escalating tensions and U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
Israel-Iran conflict fuels oil surge, economic fears grow
Israel’s attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold surged and the dollar rose as markets retreated, signaling a flight to investments perceived as more safe. After years of sky-high inflation in the […]
