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Wall Street futures point to a tentative recovery ahead of tomorrow's CPI data, but a four-day Brent crude rally near $88/bbl reignites inflation fears. Yields rise, dollar firms, gold breaks higher,…
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits 40-year low at 298.7M barrels amid Iran war disruptions. Oil surged 5% Monday as Strait of Hormuz reopening doubts grow. Markets await Wednesday's CPI data for Fed…
Fed Chair Warsh's shift away from forward guidance has pushed long-term Treasury yields higher and increased market uncertainty ahead of Friday's jobs report, raising volatility risk for rates-sensit…
Micron stock plunged 28.7% in July amid AI hardware overvaluation fears, weak SK Hynix earnings, Chinese memory chip competition, and Iran-related oil price spikes threatening inflation and Fed polic…
Persistent above-target inflation prompted three FOMC members to push for a July rate hike. Historically, new Fed tightening cycles have triggered stock market corrections, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq av…
Stocks hit record highs despite Iran war, Strait of Hormuz closure, and inflation risks. Extreme Shiller P/E valuations and possible Fed rate hikes threaten a 20-25% correction, while oil supply disr…
Rising oil prices and stubborn inflation suggest the Fed may hike rates again in September, shifting the narrative away from monetary easing. Markets are bracing for critical upcoming CPI and PPI rep…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns rising capital demand from AI infrastructure, deficits, and remilitarization could keep inflation and long-term rates elevated. He also flagged high leverage in markets…
US and Japan jointly intervened to support a plunging yen, with Bessent vowing further action. Stronger yen could raise import costs for Americans while easing Japan's inflation, prompting investors …
Fed's Kashkari calls for gradual rate hikes starting as early as September, citing inflation risk and strong economy, dissenting from FOMC's hold decision alongside two other regional presidents.
S&P 500 hits record highs but faces risks from inflation, rate hikes, and geopolitical issues. Analysts suggest investors, especially those nearing retirement, consider diversifying into value or div…
Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish rhetoric failed to convince markets, sending long-term Treasury yields to multi-year highs. BofA expects rate hikes ahead. Meanwhile, strong MSFT and AMZN earnings helped st…
Diamondback Energy's blowout earnings and CEO commentary suggest the Iran war permanently raised oil's price floor by draining global inventories, implying sustained elevated crude prices and persist…
Gold stayed range-bound near $4,050-4,100/oz this week, supported by Fed's rate hold and US-Iran tensions, but hawkish dissents favoring a hike and inflationary risks capped gains. Monthly gain still…
Article highlights mixed U.S. economic signals: low unemployment and earnings growth vs. 3.5% inflation, Iran war pressuring oil, and likely Fed rate hikes. Advises investors to maintain diversificat…
Dow plunged 2.19% after Fed held rates despite hawkish dissent. Treasury yields surged, oil jumped 6% on Iran tensions, and semiconductor stocks extended losses, raising doubts about Fed credibility …
Fed held rates steady in July but signaled hawkish tilt with three dissents favoring hikes. Markets sold off sharply (Dow -1,153 pts) on fears of September rate hike amid Middle East-driven inflation…
Fed likely to hold rates Wednesday despite hawkish inflation risks; Middle East tensions push oil higher, fueling September hike expectations and USD strength.
Big Tech earnings (MSFT, META, AAPL, AMZN), Fed rate decision, and escalating Middle East conflict dominate the week. Alphabet's soaring capex spooked markets, raising scrutiny on AI spending ROI. Oi…
Middle East tensions escalate as Trump weighs military action against Iran, sending Brent above $100/barrel. Oil inventory draws, Hormuz/Red Sea risks, and ECB hawkish signals fuel inflation concerns…