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September rate hike odds plunged from 67% to 44% after a shockingly weak July jobs report showed a loss of 23,000 jobs. Persistent inflation complicates the Fed's dual mandate, creating stagflation-l…
Emerging stagflation signals—persistent above-target inflation, weakening jobs data, and slowing GDP growth—threaten to derail the stock market's record run and complicate Fed policy decisions.
Bitcoin and gold post worst 2026 starts amid Iran-U.S. tensions and rotation into AI stocks. Analysts see upside for BTC on Fed decision and regulatory clarity, while gold faces bearish forecasts fro…
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated following the collapse of a cease-fire, driving oil prices higher. Compounded by persistent inflation and concerns over a potential stagflation…
U.S. stocks showed mixed results as markets digested a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Despite lower GDP and weak capital orders, the S&P 500 hit record highs. However, stagflation fears and expectati…
Rising Middle East conflict and soaring oil prices bolster the US dollar and worsen risk sentiment, driving a sharp monthly gain for the dollar while the euro and pound experience declines amid stagf…
Amid ongoing Iran conflict and rising oil prices, markets face volatility. Large value stocks may hold up better than growth stocks like Nvidia, which still expects solid earnings but is pressured by…
Rising Middle East conflict boosts dollar amid stagflation fears and hawkish Fed stance, pressuring EURUSD lower short term.
Rising Middle East tensions and hawkish Fed comments propel oil prices higher and strengthen the US dollar, increasing stagflation risks and suppressing expectations for further rate cuts in 2023.
Rising Middle East conflict and sustained $100 oil levels intensify stagflation fears, boosting the US dollar and pressuring EURUSD amid expectations of fewer Fed cuts and tightened ECB hikes.