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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.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 18, 2026

Wall Street ends lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged

Wall Street closed lower as the Federal Reserve kept U.S. interest rates unchanged, citing economic risks from the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 16, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 17, 2026

Wall Street ends up as traders turn to Fed

Wall Street ended higher with travel stocks leading gains as the Federal Reserve started its policy meeting amid inflation and geopolitical worries.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 16, 2026

Wall Street ends higher as traders return to AI stocks

Wall Street closed higher led by AI-related stocks including Meta and Nvidia, while oil prices eased amid Middle East tensions and upcoming Fed meeting.

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