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 […]
EU plans countermeasures against US steel tariffs
The EU warns of “defensive” actions if trade talks with the US fail, following surprise steel tariffs that shook global markets.
Stocks fall as Trump threatens EU tariffs
U.S. stocks tumble after Trump threatens 50% EU tariffs and targets Apple with new trade demands, shaking global markets and investor confidence.
US stocks drift as S&P 500 flirts with its first drop in 7 days
U.S. stocks slipped as Wall Street rally loses steam. Travel stocks fell, quantum tech soared, and tariff, debt fears continue to pressure markets.
Wall Street is mixed after UnitedHealth’s worst drop in decades offsets gains for most US stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting between gains and losses Thursday as UnitedHealth Group’s stock plunges toward its worst drop in more than a quarter century, while most of the rest of the U.S. stock market ticks higher. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in its final day of trading in a holiday-shortened week. The […]