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Stock futures dipped as rising Middle East tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher. Despite this geopolitical pressure and hawkish Fed signals on inflation, U.S. indexes are set to close August wit…
Stock futures are slightly lower and oil prices are rising as markets brace for key jobs data and major tech earnings reports from Nvidia rivals like Broadcom, Dell, and HP Enterprise this week.
Dow Jones futures dipped slightly while oil prices rose as geopolitical tensions escalated following a public U.S. strike against Iran.
Energy stocks were mostly lower pre-bell despite gains in oil and natural gas prices. XLE ETF dipped 0.3%, while WTI and Brent crude futures rose moderately.
US stock futures remained near weekly lows as major averages faced selling pressure. Rising Treasury yields and oil prices stoked inflation concerns, overshadowing positive earnings from Ross Stores.…
Oil prices rose for a fifth consecutive session on U.S. plans for unprecedented economic isolation of Iran. Despite alternative shipping routes easing disruption fears, heightened geopolitical tensio…
July CPI rose just 0.1% (3.4% YoY), easing inflation fears and reducing odds of a September Fed rate hike. Rising gas prices from Middle East tensions could reignite inflation pressures later.
US-Iran tensions escalate, dimming hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal, pushing oil higher while equity futures stay flat. Markets await Wednesday's CPI data and Fed rate signals, plus AI sector earnings…
US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions lift oil and gold prices amid supply concerns. US stocks closed lower Monday; futures mixed overnight. Markets await CPI/PPI data this week for Fed policy clues.
Weak July U.S. payrolls barely moved rate markets, with Fed cut odds near 50-50. Oil rose on Iran tensions, Trump pressured Fed's Cook, and strong S&P 500 earnings (+51% YoY) kept stocks near records…
Fed September hike odds dropped to 44% after soft jobs data, lifting stocks and weakening the dollar. Wednesday's CPI report is the key catalyst that could reverse rate expectations. Oil rose on Stra…
Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75% under new Chair Kevin Warsh, but rising Middle East tensions and oil prices increase odds of a 2026 rate hike rather than cut, surprising markets expecting easing.
Analysts discuss a 'sell the news' pattern hitting tech/chip earnings (Alphabet -7%, Tesla -15%, Broadcom, Micron, TSMC). Rising oil prices, tariff uncertainty, and inflation-driven rate concerns are…
European bourses fell as Nestle's weak earnings and rising oil prices pressured markets. Brent crude jumped 5% to $98.77, while tech and bank stocks lagged, pulling major indexes lower.
Strong earnings from 3M, GM and Novartis lift pre-market sentiment, boosting Nasdaq futures. Rising oil prices amid US-Iran tensions temper gains. Investors await key tech earnings from Alphabet, Tes…
Rising Brent crude above $85 raises inflation and rate-cut delay concerns, threatening AI-driven equity rally. Higher energy costs may pressure growth stocks while benefiting energy producers.
Oil prices are set for substantial weekly gains due to escalating US-Iran military tensions and tighter US crude supplies, raising significant supply disruption concerns in the Middle East.
US stocks ended mixed Monday as the Dow rose 0.32% while tech-heavy indices declined amid rising oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, and Middle East tensions. Semiconductor stocks led weakness on m…
Brent crude surged above $110/barrel as US-Iran talks stalled, Persian Gulf infrastructure faced attacks, and Russian crude waivers expired, elevating global supply concerns.
Bitcoin retreated below $80,000 as a Hyperliquid whale opened a $70 million short position. However, analysis suggests this is a technical trade, not fundamental weakness. Rising oil prices and Fed l…