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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.
Powell’s decision on Fed board seat could shape Warsh’s leadership
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's choice to stay on the Fed board could influence Kevin Warsh's leadership and the central bank's independence amid political pressures.
Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules
The Trump administration unveiled a national AI policy urging Congress to enact uniform legislation to protect children and streamline AI innovation across the U.S.
Energy crisis pulls stocks 5% below January high, but path to quick recovery remains
The S&P 500 dropped over 5% from its January high due to rising crude prices and the Iran conflict, but historical data suggests a quick recovery is likely.
Energy prices surge as Iran attack on Qatar LNG plant threatens long-term exports
Energy prices spiked after Iran attacked Qatar's LNG plant, risking a 17% export loss for up to five years and causing global supply concerns.
US extends protection of Venezuela-owned Citgo from creditors
The US Treasury extended a license protecting Venezuela-owned Citgo Petroleum from creditors through May 5, supporting ongoing sanctions easing and investment efforts.
Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments
Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments for data center projects to increase transparency and public trust.
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.
Fed’s Treasury bill buying on track to moderate, amid work to rejigger bond holdings
The Federal Reserve plans to moderate Treasury bill purchases after mid-April while adjusting its bond holdings to better match market maturity profiles.
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 treasury issues license waiving sanctions on Venezuela’s PDVSA
The US Treasury Department has issued a general license waiving sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, easing measures imposed in 2019.
