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Wall Street Review: Stocks Extend Downward Streak
Stocks fell for a fourth straight week as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
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US Dollar Surges After Markets Begin Pricing in Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year
Other central banks have signaled a tighter-for-longer monetary policy stance amid the war in Iran.
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US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
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Gold, Silver Slide as Inflation Jitters Shift Fed Policy Outlook
Precious metals join the broader market sell-off as Iranian conflict continues to spook investors.
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European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets
The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
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Iran Steps Up Attacks on Gulf Oil Facilities, Sending Crude Prices Soaring
‘This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally,’ Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said.
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Refinancing Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Jump to 3-Month High
Prospective homebuyers are still searching the U.S. real estate market as affordability conditions improve.
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SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Says Most Tokens Not Securities
Officials said the new guidelines will help companies and investors navigate crypto markets by defining clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.
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Oil Prices Jump Following Attack on Iranian Gas Field
The attack on Iran’s energy assets sent Brent crude higher in a year during which oil prices have already risen by 80 percent.
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Trump Waives US Shipping Law to Mitigate Rising Fuel Prices
Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.
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Early 2026 (Pre-War) Economic Statistics Appear Strong
Investors should expect continued volatility until the energy situation stabilizes.
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Crypto Trading Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy Following Liquidity Crunch
The Illinois-based company had suspended deposit and withdrawal activity for customers last month.
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Oil Prices Hit Over $106 Per Barrel
Prices have risen despite the announcement of a global coordinated release of 400 million barrels of oil.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Continue Sell-Off on Soaring Oil
Meanwhile, higher bond yields, concerns about private credit markets, and mixed economic data added to market pressure.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Extend Downward Streak
Stocks fell for a fourth straight week as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
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US Dollar Surges After Markets Begin Pricing in Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year
Other central banks have signaled a tighter-for-longer monetary policy stance amid the war in Iran.
|
US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
|
Gold, Silver Slide as Inflation Jitters Shift Fed Policy Outlook
Precious metals join the broader market sell-off as Iranian conflict continues to spook investors.
|
European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets
The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
|
Iran Steps Up Attacks on Gulf Oil Facilities, Sending Crude Prices Soaring
‘This pressure from Iran will backfire politically and morally,’ Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said.
|
Refinancing Activity Slows as Mortgage Rates Jump to 3-Month High
Prospective homebuyers are still searching the U.S. real estate market as affordability conditions improve.
|
SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Says Most Tokens Not Securities
Officials said the new guidelines will help companies and investors navigate crypto markets by defining clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.
|
Oil Prices Jump Following Attack on Iranian Gas Field
The attack on Iran’s energy assets sent Brent crude higher in a year during which oil prices have already risen by 80 percent.
|
Trump Waives US Shipping Law to Mitigate Rising Fuel Prices
Energy costs for ships have increased substantially since the start of the conflict.
|
Early 2026 (Pre-War) Economic Statistics Appear Strong
Investors should expect continued volatility until the energy situation stabilizes.
|
Crypto Trading Firm BlockFills Files for Bankruptcy Following Liquidity Crunch
The Illinois-based company had suspended deposit and withdrawal activity for customers last month.
|
Oil Prices Hit Over $106 Per Barrel
Prices have risen despite the announcement of a global coordinated release of 400 million barrels of oil.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks Continue Sell-Off on Soaring Oil
Meanwhile, higher bond yields, concerns about private credit markets, and mixed economic data added to market pressure.
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