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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.
Dollar regains ground as investors doubt swift end to Iran war
The dollar strengthened amid doubts over a quick end to the Middle East conflict, with rising energy prices and economic impacts affecting global markets.
Oil rises as supply disruption persists and Iran denies US talks
Oil prices climbed due to ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied having talks with the U.S. to end Gulf tensions.
Wall Street indexes rise after Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants
U.S. stock indexes rose over 1% after President Trump postponed military strikes on Iranian power plants amid talks, causing oil prices to drop sharply.
Oil prices plunge 10% on US-Iran talks to resolve the hostilities in the Middle East
Oil prices dropped about 10% following US-Iran talks aimed at resolving Middle East hostilities, easing fears of further escalation and supply disruptions.
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.
Stocks decline as crude gains with central banks on pause
Global stocks declined as Brent crude prices surged above $119 following Middle East attacks, while major central banks paused interest rate changes amid inflation concerns.
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.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, forecasting a single rate cut in 2026 despite higher inflation driven by Middle East tensions and oil price spikes.
Oil prices jump 5% after Iran threatens to attack Middle East energy
Oil prices jumped over 5% after Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened attacks on Middle East energy sites, escalating risks to global oil supply amid the US-Israeli conflict.
US producer prices surge in February on services
U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February, driven by services and rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, signaling potential inflation pressures ahead.
US drivers face long-term pain at pump, analysts say; Trump bets they are wrong
U.S. drivers are expected to face sustained high fuel prices due to the Iran conflict disrupting oil supply, despite President Trump's optimism on price drops.
