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An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Jun 2, 2026

US job openings jump to near two-year high in April

U.S. job openings surged to 7.618 million in April, the highest since May 2024, despite a decline in hiring amid economic uncertainty.

Shipping containers are stacked on a cargo ship at the port of Oakland in Oakland, California, U.S., February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
May 29, 2026

Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April

The US goods trade deficit narrowed in april as exports rose 4%, offsetting import gains amid ongoing middle east tensions and ai investment.

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment
May 22, 2026

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street stocks rose with the Dow reaching a record high amid progress in Middle East talks and strong corporate earnings boosting investor sentiment.

A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
May 19, 2026

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump paused planned attacks on Iran to allow for negotiations, easing Middle East conflict concerns.

A drone view of drilling rigs in Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
May 7, 2026

Oil falls below $100 a barrel on Middle East peace hopes

Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing Middle East tensions.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally
May 6, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, driven by strong earnings from Advanced Micro Devices and optimism over a Middle East conflict resolution.

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 16, 2026

US weekly jobless claims fall; manufacturing production retreats in March

U.S. weekly jobless claims fell more than expected while manufacturing production dipped in March amid economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict.

Shipping containers are stacked on a pier at the Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 15, 2026

US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war

U.S. import prices rose 0.8% in March, less than expected, signaling ongoing inflation pressures amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.

An employee operates a machine next to rolls of plastic to produce grocery bags at Emerald Packaging in Union City, California, U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Apr 14, 2026

US producer prices increase less than expected in March

U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, as energy costs surged amid Middle East tensions while service prices remained steady.

Morgan Stanley logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apr 13, 2026

J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as US earnings stay resilient

J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as resilient US earnings growth cushions market amid Middle East conflict.

A view of a Dollar General store and shopping carts in Mount Rainier, Maryland, U.S., June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott
Mar 24, 2026

Dollar General taps Ahold US head as new CEO replacing veteran Vasos

Dollar General appoints Jerry 'JJ' Fleeman Jr., current Ahold US CEO, as new CEO effective January 1, 2024, replacing Todd Vasos amid sales challenges.

A Wall Street sign hangs near to the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Mar 20, 2026

Wall Street ends sharply lower; Middle East turmoil fans inflation fear

Wall Street ended sharply lower amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, fueling inflation fears and expectations of higher interest rates through 2026.

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