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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo
Apr 10, 2026

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned bank CEOs about cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI model.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

US weekly jobless claims rose by 16,000 to 219,000 but remain low, indicating steady labor market conditions amid economic uncertainty.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Feb. 24, 2026. Photo by REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 8, 2026

Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher after a US-Iran ceasefire agreement lifted investor sentiment and eased fears of war-related market disruptions.

White House says increased productivity means Fed can cut rates
Apr 6, 2026

White House says increased productivity means Fed can cut rates

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says AI-driven productivity gains may ease inflation and allow the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.

A sign posted outside a Target store states the company is hiring in Encinitas, California, U.S., March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Apr 3, 2026

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war

U.S. job growth rebounded by 178,000 in March, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%, despite rising risks from the conflict with Iran and economic uncertainty.

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 3, 2026

Inflation in focus for markets jostled by Middle East war signals

US inflation data and corporate earnings season are under scrutiny as the Middle East war drives energy prices and market uncertainty.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apr 1, 2026

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.

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Mar 30, 2026

Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook

Wall Street indexes ended mostly lower as investors weighed U.S. warnings to Iran and rising oil prices amid Middle East conflict escalation.

US stocks drift lower as mixed profit reports from retailers and higher Treasury yields weigh
Mar 27, 2026

US stocks hit lowest close in over six months amid Middle East tensions

U.S. stocks fell to their lowest close in over six months as Middle East war tensions and rising oil prices dampened market sentiment and risk appetite.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 27, 2026

Dollar rides safe-haven demand, set for best month since July

The dollar posts its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising U.S. rate hike expectations.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 25, 2026

Wall Street advances as investors bet on Mideast de-escalation

Wall Street's main indexes advanced as oil prices fell and Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, boosting investor optimism.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 24, 2026

Wall Street falls amid Middle East tensions and rising interest rates

Wall Street indexes declined due to concerns over Middle East conflict and rising U.S. interest rates, with energy prices surging and private credit pressures resurfacing.

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