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A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 6, 2026

Oil edges up in choppy trade; US, Iran receive ceasefire proposal framework

Oil prices inched up as the U.S. and Iran received a ceasefire proposal framework amid ongoing Middle East supply disruptions affecting global markets.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, U.S. November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Apr 6, 2026

JPMorgan’s Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns the iran war risks oil shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than expected.

Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Apr 6, 2026

BlackRock files for Nasdaq-100 fund, expanding competition with Invesco

BlackRock has filed for an iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF to challenge Invesco's dominance in Nasdaq-100 tracking funds and expand investor access.

A drone view shows acres of corn fields filling the landscape near Springdale, Iowa, U.S., August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
Apr 3, 2026

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

North American farmers reduce spending on big-ticket farm machinery due to high costs and low crop prices, impacting equipment sales and industry profits.

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.

U.S. dollar banknotes and medicines are seen in this illustration taken, June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apr 2, 2026

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

The Trump administration will impose 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals unless drugmakers cut prices or produce drugs in the US.

The Coinbase logo on a smartphone screen in this illustration taken November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Apr 2, 2026

Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter, Bloomberg News reports

April 2 (Reuters) – Coinbase Global has received conditional approval from banking regulators for a national trust company charter, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, in a move that could boost the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange’s appeal among large institutional investors. Full approval from the Office of th[...]

U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Apr 2, 2026

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says

Trump removed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general following criticism over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files and DOJ management.

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 2, 2026

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

Oil prices climbed near $110 a barrel after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran, raising fears of supply disruptions.

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs
Apr 1, 2026

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

SpaceX's planned $50 billion IPO could become the largest ever, testing investor appetite and potentially reviving the global IPO market amid volatility.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Apr 1, 2026

Oil slides as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge

Oil prices fell as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supply, despite U.S. signals of a potential war end.

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.

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