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Specialist Gennaro Saporito, left, and trader Patrick Casey work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
May 15, 2026

Wall Street ends lower on mounting inflation worries

Wall Street stocks declined as inflation fears rose with spiking crude prices and rising Treasury yields, marking Jerome Powell's final day as Fed chair.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
May 11, 2026

S&P 500 inches to higher close, AI fervor edges out Iran impasse

The S&P 500 closed slightly higher as ai momentum in semiconductors outweighed inflation concerns from stalled U.S.-iran peace talks and rising crude prices.

Stocks mixed as Nvidia dips after SoftBank stake sale
May 1, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs after a strong earnings week, driven by tech gains and easing crude prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 8, 2026

Wall St set for higher open as US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment

Wall Street futures rose sharply after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing crude prices and boosting global market confidence.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 6, 2026

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

Wall St advanced as investors monitored US-Iran ceasefire talks and President Trump's threats amid rising crude prices and inflation concerns.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 12, 2026

Wall St ends sharply lower as intensifying Iran war, soaring crude prompt selloff

U.S. stocks dropped sharply amid escalating Iran conflict and crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, raising inflation fears and market selloff.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 11, 2026

S&P 500, Dow end lower as escalating Iran war sours risk appetite

U.S. stocks closed lower amid escalating Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and inflation concerns despite a moderate CPI report. Dow fell 0.61%, Nasdaq gained 0.08%.

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 
Mar 3, 2026

US dollar firms on renewed inflation risks; market pares back rate-cut outlook 

The US dollar strengthened against major currencies due to Middle East conflict and inflation fears, causing markets to delay expected interest rate cuts.

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