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US equity indexes retreated as August wholesale PPI inflation climbed to 5.4% YoY, pushing Treasury yields sharply higher. Compounding market pressure, Houthi forces seized Yemen's Mocha port, escala…
Brent crude neared $100 and WTI jumped to $94 following escalating Middle East hostilities, including Saudi facility shutdowns from Houthi strikes and US strikes disabling Iranian tankers. Growing su…
U.S. pre-market futures tumble as tech leads declines alongside surging Treasury yields. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions and refinery attacks push Brent past $91 and WTI to $8…
Brent crude surged over 5% to $96 per barrel as Iran halted communication with the US following intensified conflicts in Lebanon. The breakdown in diplomatic talks and reports of military clashes nea…
Oil prices surged over 3% following military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. Heightened geopolitical tensions and dwindling global reserves are driving prices higher, with WTI testing the $90 le…
HSBC forecasts persistent central bank tightening despite potential Iran peace deal, citing supply disruptions driving inflation. ECB expected to hike rates June-July 2026; Fed risks remain tilted to…
Gold prices fell to $4,550/oz as hawkish Fed expectations mount due to rising energy costs from US-Iran tensions and elevated inflation risks, pressuring precious metals.
US stocks rose modestly as tech led gains, but mixed economic data revealed consumer weakness masked by energy inflation. Retail sales met expectations, jobless claims rose, and import prices surged …