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4 minutes ago - Market Watch

Turkey's Central Bank Holds Rates as Iran War Threatens Inflation Pickup

The central bank said despite a relatively flat underlying trend in inflation in February, the impact of the war increased energy prices and reduced global risk appetite.

19 minutes ago - WSJ

Markets Doubt Trump's Iran Timeline. Wall Street's Bracing for a Long and Costly Iran War.

For investors, the rhetoric has gone from the conflict being “over very soon” to “high oil prices for a year” in the span of a few days.

26 minutes ago - Barrons

Turkey's Central Bank Holds Rates as Iran War Threatens Inflation Pickup

The central bank said despite a relatively flat underlying trend in inflation in February, the impact of the war increased energy prices and reduced global risk appetite.

30 minutes ago - WSJ

Government Bonds Look Vulnerable as Lengthy Period of High Oil Prices Looms

Government-bond yields rose before tentatively stabilizing Thursday as oil prices and no signs of de-escalation in the Middle East worsened the outlook for inflation and economic growth.

1 hour ago - WSJ

Goldman cuts U.S. economic outlook over the Iran war — and the fears goes beyond oil

Goldman Sachs economists Manuel Abecasis and David Mericle in a new research note looked at the economic implications of the Iran war on the U.S. economy.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

Stock Markets Have Shifted From AI. The New List of Concerns Could Break Them.

Oil prices continue to rise, February inflation report won't help Fed's next decision, Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination is stuck, and more news to start your day.

1 hour ago - Barrons

Wall St whisperers help financial firms navigate Iran conflict risks

The day before U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader on Saturday February 28, many Wall Street firms were expecting military action thanks to a ​growing industry of ex-military and nat...

2 hours ago - Reuters

Oil Brushes $100 a Barrel, Pushing Treasury Yields Up, U.S. Futures Down

Major U.S. indexes were all lower in premarket trade as the rise in oil prices weighs on global stocks.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Why Investors Aren't Fleeing to Safe-Haven Stocks

Healthcare and consumer staples are supposed to be defensive. This time, it hasn't worked out.

2 hours ago - WSJ

US Trade Probe Into China Paves Way for New Trump Tariffs

President Donald Trump's administration started the first of several sweeping trade investigations that set the stage for new tariffs, the centerpiece of a push to replace levies struck down by the US...

3 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Tumbles Almost 300 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.

3 hours ago - Benzinga

Hormuz oil shock too large for markets to absorb, could lead to global recession: Analyst

Commodity Context's Rory Johnston says markets are likely looking at a price hike of $2 to $3 a barrel per day everyday until the strait of Hormuz is open but warns a jump of 10 to $15 a barrel territ...

3 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Goldman Sachs: China equities have the 'best risk vs reward' amidst Iran conflict

Timothy Moe of Goldman Sachs discusses its overweight in Chinese stocks, from it continuing to prioritize energy self-sufficiency, higher and more stable earnings and low foreign ownership positioning...

3 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Wall Street futures drop as Middle East tensions lift oil prices to $100

U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday as oil prices soared to around $100 a barrel, fanning inflation worries ‌and forcing traders to dial back expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts.

4 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Rally; Dow Futures Fall

Brent crude futures top $100 a barrel before falling back

4 hours ago - WSJ

S&P500: US Indices Slide Today as Oil Shock Hits Risk Sentiment

US stocks slide as oil spikes toward $100, raising inflation and recession fears. S&P 500 futures test key 200-day MA support as traders watch energy markets closely.

4 hours ago - FXEmpire

Central Banks Could Tilt Hawkish as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Risks

While it is uncertain how long the turbulence will last, some analysts are tempering expectations of monetary easing.

4 hours ago - WSJ

Broken Gold, Stock Spikes, Soaring Oil: The Iran War in 5 Market Charts

Markets hate uncertainty and since the U.S. and Israel launched the first wave of attacks on Feb. 28, that's what the war in Iran has given them. From energy to supposed havens, Barron's lays bare the...

4 hours ago - Barrons

The Iran war is pushing up European energy prices. Here's why a Ukraine-style inflation shock could still be avoided

The Iran crisis has reignited fears of an energy supply squeeze and inflation shock in Europe, just as the continent hoped it had tamed inflation. Prolonged supply disruptions could lift eurozone infl...

6 hours ago - CNBC

Foreign Stocks Are Reeling From the Iran War. Buying the Dip Could Pay Off.

The energy shock has hit markets in Europe and Asia, but their growth drivers are intact. Where to find bargains.

7 hours ago - Barrons

Here's how long an oil shock-driven bear market lasts on average

With the US oil prices printing a new high of nearly $120 before retreating this week, Wall Street is on high alert. The escalating US-Iran war has sparked fears that a spike in energy prices will tri...

7 hours ago - Invezz

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Iran war will not derail economy despite surging gas prices

Fink also addressed whether woke corporate initiatives were a failed experiment for BlackRock.

9 hours ago - New York Post

Dow futures down nearly 500 points as oil prices continue to climb

Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

Smothers: Oil Above $80 Will Add Long-Term Consumer & FOMC Pressures

"We can survive" with crude oil hovering around $80, but anything above that will hurt consumers, says Dale Smothers. If the commodity reaches $100 or higher, Dale expects pressures to pinch consumer ...

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

Review & Preview: All Fueled Up

Oil, Oil, Oil. A month ago, the latest inflation report might have spurred a stock-market rally. The consumer price index showed prices rose 2.4% in February, roughly in line with estimates and matchi...

12 hours ago - Barrons

Here's who and what to blame for oil skyrocketing to $120 a barrel and causing widespread panic

Sure, a war is happening in the Middle East – but that wasn't the only reason, On The Money has learned.

13 hours ago - New York Post

Jim Cramer says these 3 stock market themes could work if the oil shock eases

CNBC's Jim Cramer is warning against trying to ignore the Iran war because rising oil prices could eventually overwhelm even the best stock ideas. Still, the "Mad Money" host said investors could look...

13 hours ago - CNBC

Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders talks the recent market rebound

Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the upturn in the markets after a volatile week.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

JPMorgan's Priya Misra: Higher oil prices for longer will drag on growth

JPMorgan Asset Management Priya Misra joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how inflation and gas prices could drag on the consumer and economy.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's next rate decision almost certainly a pause, says former Fed vice chair Roger Ferguson

Roger Ferguson, former Federal Reserve vice chair, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve next week, the sentiment among the Fed and much more.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Is Stuck in the Senate. What Could Happen Next.

The immediate obstacle isn't opposition to Warsh himself. Instead it is an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell that has created a procedural standoff inside the Senate Banking Committee...

15 hours ago - Barrons

Dow Falls to Lowest Close This Year After Oil's Latest Climb

Brent crude prices rise on news of mines in the Strait of Hormuz and reports that nearby cargo ships were struck.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Crude Volatility Clouds CPI and Retail Outlook

Energy markets are tense as the IEA moves toward a record oil release amid Middle East risks. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas warn February's 2.4% CPI misses the impact of surging crude, while focus shift...

15 hours ago - Schwab Network

The 70% odds that say your portfolio isn't ready for the Iran conflict's escalation

The next seven days of the Iran conflict will set the stage for stagflation or global recession

15 hours ago - Market Watch

BNY Wealth CIO: What is the LONGER term impact on inflation?

BNY Wealth chief investment officer Sinead Colton Grant analyzes market volatility, discusses the S&P 500 forecast and breaks down broadening earnings on ‘Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us ...

15 hours ago - Fox Business

Options markets are bracing for ‘disaster' as Iran conflict intensifies, Nomura says. Here's how a trader might profit.

The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory.

15 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump admin to announce trade investigations, aimed at replacing IEEPA tariffs: Reports

The Trump administration is expected to soon announce new trade investigations, with the goal of replacing reciprocal tariffs recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The probes will be conducted ...

15 hours ago - CNBC

US stocks close mixed as Dow drops 289 points despite tech resilience

US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as investors navigated rising geopolitical tensions and higher Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 289 points to 47,417.21, while the S&P 500 sli...

15 hours ago - Invezz

Move Over, Tech

Stock market returns are broadening out Technology stocks' stranglehold on U.S. markets appears to be easing—a welcome development for stockpickers and diversified investors. Soaring shares of AI and ...

16 hours ago - ETF Trends

Our Economy 'Hangs Off' the Strait of Hormuz says McHenry

Energy markets whipsawed for a second consecutive day as investors raced to interpret rapidly shifting comments from the Trump administration over the war in Iran. Oil prices plummeted after Energy Se...

16 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stocks Have Shrugged Off War Worries. That Might Not Last.

The S&P 500 is still off less than 1% year to date as of Tuesday's close.

17 hours ago - Barrons

February inflation breakdown: Where are prices rising and falling the fastest?

Inflation held steady in February, though prices for goods like beef and coffee saw notable increases while prices for eggs and smartphones declined compared with last year.

17 hours ago - Fox Business

The Best Way to Trade a Volatile Stock Market? It Isn't What You Think.

War, inflation fears, and market swings are pushing investors to react. History—and economists from Keynes to Robert Shiller—suggest the best move may be doing nothing.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays

The Trump administration's new replacement tariffs could result in a lower effective rate of 9.1%, according to a strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

The real inflation rate? Try 3.3% — and that's before the jump in gas prices.

The latest CPI data don't even factor in the Iran conflict. Here are some takeaways.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace

For the fiscal year to date, the U.S. budget deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025, as government revenues rose faster than spending. Customs duties total...

18 hours ago - CNBC

Dow sinks 400 points, oil heads to $90 as Iran war fears grip Wall Street

Oil prices briefly spiked to their highest levels since 2022 this week.

19 hours ago - New York Post

Retail Prices Are Now The Deciding Factor As Consumer Uncertainty Intensifies

The escalating conflict in the Middle East—already pushing gasoline prices up and threatening to spike prices across the entire retail supply chain—has put retailers and consumers on edge.

19 hours ago - Forbes

Crude Oil Gains Over 5%; US Inflation Holds Steady At 2.4%

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones falling more than 400 points on Wednesday.

19 hours ago - Benzinga

ECB's Schnabel warns of scars from post-pandemic inflation spike

The post-pandemic spike in ​inflation has left scars ‌on companies and consumers, which now ​know that prices ​can rise fast and ⁠settle at a ​higher level, ECB ​policymaker Isabel Schnabel said on We...

19 hours ago - Reuters

How Short-Term Traders Shape Markets Amid Crude Oil Volatility

Liz Ann Sonders with @CharlesSchwab says the IEA's oil reserves release will take “a couple hundred days” to actually move to the places it's needed. She thinks the only thing that will settle the oil...

20 hours ago - Schwab Network

Inflation Holds Steady as Consumers Use Installments for Everyday Spending

Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year ...

20 hours ago - PYMNTS

How To Exploit Nasdaq Pullbacks With Internal Bar Strength (IBS) Indicator: A Short-Term Quantitative Strategy

In this article, we develop a mean reversion strategy applied to a basket of stocks. The trading logic is straightforward: buy after short-term bearish moves and close the position when price returns ...

20 hours ago - Benzinga

Time or Price

There are two ways a market can correct, and they're listed in the title of this week's note. I wish I had something more interesting to say, I really do, but we have to take what the market gives us.

20 hours ago - ETF Trends

Inside the Consumer Price Index: February 2026

Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically...

20 hours ago - ETF Trends

How Strait of Hormuz closure can become tipping point for global economy

Oil is far from the only critical input for the global economy that would be disrupted by a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran war. Aluminum prices are already rising, and f...

20 hours ago - CNBC

U.S. Inflation Stayed Subdued Before Onset of Iran War

While February's Consumer Price Index report shows only modest price pressures, inflationary risks are rising once again as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

21 hours ago - NYTimes

The Economic Winners and Losers of the Iran War

The economic shock waves of the war are leaving no part of the world untouched. Here's which countries could be hit hardest and who stands to benefit.

21 hours ago - WSJ

US crude stocks rise, gasoline and distillate inventories fall - EIA

U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy ​Information Administration said on Wednesday.

21 hours ago - Reuters

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February - as expected

Prices consumers pay for a broad range of goods and services rose in line with expectations for February, offering a final look at inflation pressures before an oil shock tied to the Iran war rattled ...

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Former Cleveland Fed Pres. Mester: High gas prices are salient for people's inflation perceptions

Loretta Mester, Princeton University Griswold Center for Economic Policy senior scholar and former Cleveland Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February CPI inflation data, impact on the...

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Consumer prices stayed subdued in February.

U.S. inflation stayed subdued in the month leading up to President Trump's war with Iran, which has rekindled concerns about resurgent price pressures as energy costs have soared.

22 hours ago - NYTimes

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel: The Fed still has room to cut interest rates this year

Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, what to ...

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

US Stocks Mixed; Dow Falls 300 Points

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones falling around 300 points on Wednesday.

22 hours ago - Benzinga

US Core Inflation Slowed in February Ahead of War With Iran

Underlying US inflation slowed in February from a month earlier as the consumer price index, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% from January. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.

22 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Headline Inflation Could Keep Accelerating, Wilding Says

Pimco Economist Tiffany Wilding talks about risks to the economy due to the Iran war. She also says headline inflation could accelerate by a percentage point.

22 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Inflation rises 2.4% year-over-year in February

Inflation rises 2.4% year-over-year in February.

23 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Inflation held steady in February — though Iran war could reheat prices

Inflation held steady in February ahead of the war in Iran, though economists are concerned that energy shocks from the conflict could ripple across the economy – complicating the Fed's path to intere...

23 hours ago - New York Post

Bill Ackman's Unconventional Public Offering Will Need a Convincing Sales Pitch

Investors balked at the billionaire's 2024 attempt to raise money for a new fund. He thinks he has a solution.

23 hours ago - WSJ

Inflation was modest in February but remained above the Fed's target

The Labor Department released the February 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained elevated above the Federal Reserve's target.

23 hours ago - Fox Business

Inflation Was Unchanged Last Month As Prices Rose Before Iran War

Inflation was better than expected in February despite an uptick in fuel costs, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, offering insight into cost pressures for America...

23 hours ago - Forbes

US inflation stayed flat at 2.4% in February before effects of war on Iran kicked in

Effect of war on prices not reflected in data, as Trump says only ‘fools' would think oil price shocks would be significant

23 hours ago - The Guardian

Inflation Held Steady at 2.4% in February

Core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy items, rose 2.5% from a year earlier, in line with expectations.

23 hours ago - WSJ

KG on Oil Headwinds "Markets Not Pricing In" & ORCL Earnings Rally

Crude oil's stunning reversal from $120 to $86 within 48 hours is a move that stunned markets. Kevin Green warns prices can rally again with no clear off ramp in the U.S.-Iran War.

23 hours ago - Schwab Network

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

23 hours ago - CNBC

Oil's wild ride, Oracle earnings, Kevin Warsh's 'perfect storm' and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

1 day ago - CNBC

Buy The Geopolitical Dip?

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated as February ended, with the U.S. and Israel launching a series of military strikes against Iran. Volatility in financial markets has surged, with oil...

1 day ago - Forbes

Bond Yields Jump as Oil Prices Rise, Middle East War Outlook Uncertain

Government bond yields rose sharply as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran showed no signs of de-escalation and oil prices remained elevated.

1 day ago - WSJ

What to know ahead of the latest inflation report.

Consumer price data set for release Wednesday was collected before the Iran war, a conflict that has stoked fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook..

1 day ago - NYTimes

Weekly mortgage demand from homebuyers increased despite big interest rate volatility

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.19% from 6.09% Refinance demand was essentially flat.

1 day ago - CNBC

Morning Bid: From panic to patience

Both energy and stock markets appear to be in a holding pattern after the wild swings earlier this week as they look for any evidence that oil and gas supplies might ​be freed up in the Middle East.

1 day ago - Reuters

Technically Speaking, Stocks Look Vulnerable

Plus, emergency oil stockpiles to the rescue?

1 day ago - WSJ

Dow Jones futures today: on edge ahead of US CPI data as IS-Iran war continues

Dow Jones futures were in the red today, March 11, as traders waited for the upcoming US inflation data and as they focused on the ongoing war in Iran. It retreated to $47,600x, down by 6.12% from the...

1 day ago - Invezz

Rate-hike expectations are increasing after European officials say Iran war-inflation may spur them into action

Traders increased bets on a possible interest rate rise in the eurozone this year after officials on Wednesday said the bloc's central bank may be forced to act if the Iran war risks an inflation spik...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Europe's New Energy Crisis Will Mean a Bull Market in Renewables

European defense stocks have rallied, and its energy producers should be next.

1 day ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Decline As Iran Escalates Attacks On US Bases Ahead Of February CPI—Oracle, Domo, Kosmos In Focus

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following Tuesday's mixed close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were lower amid the ongoing Iran-U.S. war.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Market volatility can amplify shocks to euro zone economy, ECB's VP warns

Financial market volatility can amplify economic shocks and the European Central Bank ​will look at various scenarios for growth and inflation next ‌week when it sets policy, ECB Vice President Luis d...

1 day ago - Reuters

Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind

President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.

1 day ago - NYTimes

Dow Futures Inch Up, Oil Climbs Again as Investors Await Inflation Report

IEA countries are set to decide Wednesday whether to release oil reserves to calm energy markets

1 day ago - WSJ

Stocks Will Have a Panic Attack in March: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Rheinmetall earnings miss expectations as it says sales will grow up to 45% in 2026

German arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales of 9.94 billion euros and profits of 1.68 billion euros. "The world is changing rapidly, and Rheinmetall is well prepared," said CEO Armin Papper...

1 day ago - CNBC

US Stocks Mixed Amid Trump's End-Of-War Signals: Investor Fear Eases Slightly, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Tuesday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

The VIX Isn't What It Used to Be. How to Get an Investing Edge Now.

Rather than trying to buy stocks at the apex of fear based off volatility signals, consider integrating gasoline prices into your decision-making.

1 day ago - Barrons

Markets still assessing the 'real' risk of Iran war, says strategist

Kerry Craig, global strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, says there has been a period of de-risking in the markets but "not a wholesale shift away" from risk, suggesting investors are still makin...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

It is ‘HARD TO NAVIGATE' conflicting rhetoric in markets, Middle East: Investment expert

Laffer Tengler Investments CEO Nancy Tengler discusses Oracle's revenue and earnings, the AI arms race and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.'

1 day ago - Fox Business

Review & Preview: Crude Reality

Major indexes ended near break-even Tuesday following a sharp decline in crude futures. Plus, what to expect from Wednesday's CPI report.

1 day ago - Barrons

AI and Economic Moats: Which Stocks Are Most at Risk?

Behind the scenes of Morningstar equity analysts' review of the economic moats for 132 companies.

1 day ago - Morningstar

Diesel markets, upended by Middle East conflict, threaten global economic slowdown

Surging diesel prices are threatening to slow global ​economic activity as the war in the Middle East pressures supplies of both the industrial fuel and the type of crude oil most ‌suited to produce i...

1 day ago - Reuters

Markets Increasingly Dollar-Denominated, Says ICE Chairman and CEO

Jeff Sprecher, Intercontinental Exchange chairman and CEO, joins Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." They discussed how digital ledgers and blockchain technology are shifting markets to 24/7, 365 trad...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance