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Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
A few months ago, India's economy was humming along nicely.
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Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause
MSCI's global equities index fell slightly on Monday but Wall Street saw some support from a bounce in technology stocks while oil
June 08, 2026
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India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes margins
From smaller packs on shelves to higher prices at checkout, Indian companies are scrambling to protect their margins
June 08, 2026
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Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows
Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months on sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product
June 08, 2026
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Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran was growing less likely.
June 05, 2026
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US oil exports surge, draining domestic crude inventories toward rock bottom
At the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, some 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing
June 05, 2026
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Slower, but steady US job growth anticipated in May
U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of strong gains, but the pace would probably remain consistent with stable
June 05, 2026
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Small miss, big hit
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,
June 05, 2026
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Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes
The Japanese yen is testing the 160 barrier on Friday, prompting pushback from Japanese officials, while the U.S. dollar is on track for a weekly gain as
June 05, 2026
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Wall Street ends mixed as Broadcom drags tech, European stocks gain; oil dips
Global stocks inched higher in choppy trading on Thursday, with European gains followed by a mixed session on Wall Street as investors weighed a snag in
June 04, 2026
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Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for
June 04, 2026
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Trading Day: War clouds and tech wobbles
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a wave of profit-taking in AI and tech shares cast a long shadow over markets on Wednesday, depressing
June 04, 2026
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US stock options watchers warn Wall Street's rally 'ripe for volatility spasms'
Wall Street's nine-week rally has pushed U.S. stock indexes to successive new highs, but people who watch key options metrics warn that signs are
June 03, 2026
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Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.
June 03, 2026
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Israel rates may fall faster if Iran ceasefire lowers inflation, cenbank chief says
Israel's short-term interest rates could fall at a faster pace if inflation continues to ease as a result of increased optimism over a ceasefire deal
June 02, 2026
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South Korea inflation hits two-year high, imminent rate hike in play
South Korea's consumer inflation quickened in May to a more than two-year high, exceeding market expectations on high oil prices triggered by the Middle East
June 02, 2026
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Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions
Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor
June 01, 2026
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European shares secure monthly gains on Middle East peace hopes
European shares edged higher on Friday, wrapping up the month with gains as investors clung to hopes that a proposed deal to extend a Middle
May 29, 2026
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Deal or no deal
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 29, 2026
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Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes
May 29, 2026
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Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on
May 28, 2026
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Three months, and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher, Brent crude eases on reports of US-Iran truce extension
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and European shares pared their losses following reports that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to
May 28, 2026
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Oil prices settle in mixed direction on conflicting reports of US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil prices settled mixed on Thursday after a choppy trading session, as traders mulled conflicting reports of progress on a potential deal to extend a
May 28, 2026
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs on Thursday after news reports said the U.S. and Iran had reached a
May 28, 2026
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US dollar weakens on reports of ceasefire deal between US and Iran
The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday after reports the U.S. and Iran had reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, though several similar
May 28, 2026
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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war
The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the
May 28, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation
May 28, 2026
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Out of the blue chips
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.
May 27, 2026
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Iran war splits global markets into clear winners and losers
Three months since the Iran war began, persistently high oil prices have policymakers grappling with renewed inflation fears, while sliding currencies are a headache for
May 27, 2026
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Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records
The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were “proceeding nicely” with Iran on ending their war
May 26, 2026
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Dollar climbs as US strikes on Iran dent ceasefire optimism
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro and yen on Tuesday, after renewed U.S. strikes on Iran dented optimism for a near-term
May 26, 2026
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Wrong sort of 'boom' to start the week
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a long weekend in the United States and many other countries,
May 26, 2026
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European equities slip as US strikes on Iran cloud peace prospects
European shares slipped on Tuesday as doubts over the prospects of a deal to end the conflict with Iran weighed on sentiment after the U.S.
May 26, 2026
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ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
The European Central Bank will likely revise its inflation and growth forecasts next month reflecting the darkening outlook from the Middle East conflict, its chief economist
May 26, 2026
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Stocks climb, yields dip as investors focus on some progress in US-Iran talks
Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors weighed the likelihood of a near-term deal to
May 22, 2026
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Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged
The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider
May 22, 2026
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Oil prices settle higher on slow progress in US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices climbed on Friday, as investors worried that the U.S. and Iran would be unable to reach a peace agreement that would allow shipping traffic to
May 22, 2026
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France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
France has drafted a U.N.
May 22, 2026
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Brittle bonds and AI boom face off
Everything the ROI team are reading, watching and listening to over the weekend. From Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Markets & Finance Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 22, 2026
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Barclays keeps $100 Brent oil forecast for 2026 but risks skew higher
Barclays is maintaining its 2026 average Brent crude oil price forecast at $100 a barrel though risks are skewing higher, the bank said in a note on Friday.
May 22, 2026
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China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed
May 22, 2026
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Euro zone growth set to slow in 2026 as Middle East conflict fuels inflation
The euro zone economy will slow in 2026 after war in the Middle East triggered the second energy shock in less than five years with the severity of
May 21, 2026
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This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power as negotiations with the United States hang in the balance
May 21, 2026
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Bond yields, oil fall amid hopes for Iran deal; stocks end up with chip shares
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May 20, 2026
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US stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
The U.S. stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally
May 19, 2026
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How to oil-proof your life
How to oil-proof your life
May 19, 2026
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The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway
May 18, 2026
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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's Xi
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May 14, 2026
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New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state
May 14, 2026
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Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday as investors worried about possible U.S. interest rate hikes and awaited updates on a high-stakes summit in
May 13, 2026
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation reading, with talks set to
May 13, 2026
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Global equities rise with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars
MSCI's global equities gauge advanced with the dollar on Wednesday as investors assessed hotter-than- expected inflation data
May 13, 2026
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Mexico's Pemex CEO, close ally of Sheinbaum, under threat as woes mount
The future of Pemex CEO Victor Rodríguez is increasingly uncertain as the longtime ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum
May 13, 2026
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Fed alert
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets
May 13, 2026
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Trading Day: Inflation up, chips down
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a sharp decline in semiconductors, while sentiment was also rattled by rebounding oil
May 13, 2026
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World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget
May 12, 2026
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Ceasefire on life support
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the month-old Iran war ceasefire now on “life support”,
May 12, 2026
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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
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European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices
May 11, 2026
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11 weeks and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Iran conflict is entering its 11th week - more than twice the
May 11, 2026
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It’s not just drivers who hate high gas prices. So do gas station owners
It’s not just drivers who hate high gas prices. So do gas station owners
May 11, 2026
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Aramco Q1 profit jumps 25% as Hormuz risks push pipeline to full capacity
Saudi Aramco reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profit on Sunday, showing its resilience as U.S.-Iran war tensions curtail Strait of Hormuz shipping, with
May 10, 2026
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Citi says oil could rise further if US-Iran talks remain thorny
Oil prices could rise further if U.S.-Iran talks remain thorny, Citi said, though inventory drawdowns, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, reduced Chinese imports, weaker demand
May 09, 2026
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs
May 08, 2026
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war
May 08, 2026
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Chip push, crude pull
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 08, 2026
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Trading Day: Markets draw breath
U.S. and global stocks hit new highs before ending lower on Thursday as chip stocks gave back some of their blistering gains, while oil clawed
May 08, 2026
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Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
May 07, 2026
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Chip frenzy goes global
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip boom goes on, with Asia seeing rolling catchups to this
May 07, 2026
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Canadian dollar forecasts more bullish as geopolitical risk ebbs: Reuters poll
The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some recent gains against its U.S. counterpart in the coming months, but could resume its uptrend if economic
May 07, 2026
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No stopping AI frenzy in Asia
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Japan's Nikkei returned from holiday and jumped onto the scorching AI rally, joining South Korea and Taiwan equities at
May 07, 2026
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Trading Day: A peace wish and chips
Hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal might be imminent propelled global stocks to new highs and sent oil prices tumbling on Wednesday, with the U.S.
May 07, 2026
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Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an
May 06, 2026
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war
May 06, 2026
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US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz
Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their
May 06, 2026
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Stocks surge in Seoul as Samsung surpasses Berkshire
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global stocks were at record highs on Wednesday as some of Asia's biggest markets returned from a holiday in euphoric
May 06, 2026
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
May 05, 2026
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Dollar softens as Middle East ceasefire holds
The U.S. dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged lower in muted trade after a suspected
May 05, 2026
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Canada's services PMI hits six-month high but sector remains in contraction
The downturn in Canada's services economy eased in April as the level of new business increased despite concerns about tariffs and the war in the Middle East
May 05, 2026
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European shares rise on positive earnings bump; focus on Mideast tensions
European shares recovered modestly on Tuesday after slumping in the previous session as a rally in technology stocks and a slate of upbeat corporate
May 05, 2026
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Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes
Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that
May 05, 2026
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Freedom? What freedom?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee U.S. President Donald Trump's operation "Project Freedom" hasn't got off to a promising start.
May 05, 2026
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Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran
May 04, 2026
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Oil jumps, stocks drop as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped 6% on Monday and stocks fell as Iran escalated its military campaign, hitting several ships in the Strait of Hormuz and setting
May 04, 2026
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High oil prices won't rescue Russian growth, think tank says
High global oil prices will not help boost Russian economic growth this year as Ukrainian drone attacks and new Western sanctions weigh on crude output and exports, a think
May 04, 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced to record closing highs on Friday, boosted by robust earnings and a dip in crude prices, and turning
May 01, 2026
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ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
May 01, 2026
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Sell in May? Let's find out
From high oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East to Japan's yen, the latest U.S. jobs data, an Australian rate decision, and a UK local election: there's plenty for
May 01, 2026
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Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
May 01, 2026
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High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production
May 01, 2026
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest monthly gains in years as solid corporate earnings
April 30, 2026
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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a
April 30, 2026
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Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue
April 30, 2026
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April
April 30, 2026
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Japan's ANA, JAL say Middle East war lifts fuel costs, no immediate supply issues
Japan's two biggest airlines, ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday the Middle East conflict is keeping fuel costs elevated and the outlook uncertain.
April 30, 2026
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EM stocks, FX fall on renewed Iran war risks, but set for monthly gains
Most emerging market stocks and currencies dipped on Thursday on concerns that the Iran war could escalate, sending oil prices soaring over 7%, while investors
April 30, 2026