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Wall Street closes down as Middle East fears push US oil up 8%
U.S. stocks declined amid Middle East tensions, pushing crude oil prices up 8.5% to $81 per barrel, raising inflation and Federal Reserve rate cut concerns.
Wall Street indexes end lower as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears
Wall Street indexes closed lower as the Middle East conflict escalates, raising concerns over inflation and energy prices amid volatile oil markets.
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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US weekly jobless claims rise slightly
US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.
Fed’s Waller: January jobs data an upside surprise, if it continues a policy pause may be appropriate
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller considers pausing interest rate hikes if February jobs data confirms stronger labor market after January's upside surprise.
Wall Street ends down as Nvidia slides and private-equity stocks sink
Wall Street closed lower on February 19, with private equity stocks dropping after Blue Owl Capital's asset sale and tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia sliding.
Dollar advances after data implies stable labor market
The US dollar strengthened following labor data showing a stable market, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates near term.
US manufacturing output rises 0.6% in January, largest gain in 11 months
US manufacturing output rose 0.6% in January 2026, marking the largest gain in 11 months amid tariff and interest rate pressures, the Federal Reserve reports.
S&P 500 ends up slightly as tech dips, inflation cools
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, prompting traders to slightly raise the chance of a 25 basis point interest-rate cut in June.
US rate futures rise on softer January inflation boosting June Fed cut bets
US rate futures increased their odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June after January inflation data showed a smaller rise than expected.
US stocks fall as tech slides and treasury yields drop ahead of inflation data
U.S. stocks declined sharply led by tech sector losses and falling Treasury yields, as investors await key inflation data and assess Federal Reserve policy.
