U.S. economic momentum weakened in March, with business activity growth slowing to its lowest level in nearly a year as companies grappled with rising costs and heightened uncertainty linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to S&P Global, the flash U.S. Composite PMI slipped to 51.4 from 51.9 in …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday as investors weighed escalating geopolitical risks against fragile optimism around potential diplomacy. By 06:33 ET (10:33 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: -101 points (-0.2%) S&P 500 Futures: -0.2% Nasdaq 100 Futures: -0.1% This comes after a strong session on Wall Street, where equities rallied …

Bitcoin rose on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as improving sentiment around potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict supported risk assets. By 01:09 ET (05:09 GMT): Bitcoin gained 1.9% to $70,214 However, the cryptocurrency pulled back from earlier highs as conflicting signals emerged around diplomatic efforts between …

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing what he described as “very good” and “productive” discussions with Tehran—sparking a sharp reaction across global markets. Temporary pause in military action Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to delay attacks on …

European equities opened higher on Tuesday, as investors balanced cautious optimism over a temporary pause in U.S. military action with ongoing escalation across the Middle East. By 04:04 ET (08:04 GMT): Stoxx 600 rose 0.4% Germany’s DAX gained 0.5% France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.5% UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.4% Markets …

Gold prices fell for a tenth consecutive session in Asian trading on Tuesday, as investors continued to move away from the metal despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 02:46 ET (06:46 GMT): Spot gold declined 0.7% to $4,376.04 per ounce Gold futures slipped 0.6% to $4,413.59 per …

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, rebounding strongly after the previous session’s steep losses, as Iran denied claims of negotiations with the United States and renewed concerns over supply disruptions gripped markets. By 00:42 ET (04:42 GMT): Brent crude rose 4.1% to $104.07 per barrel WTI crude climbed …

The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday after earlier gains, as investors reacted to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:05 ET (12:05 GMT): The U.S. Dollar Index dipped 0.1% to 99.59 EUR/USD slipped 0.1% to 1.1560 GBP/USD …

U.S. stock index futures rallied sharply on Monday, as markets responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East following a pause in planned U.S. military action against Iran. By 08:20 ET (12:20 GMT): Dow Jones futures jumped 1.9% S&P 500 futures rose 1.8% Nasdaq 100 futures gained …

United Airlines shares moved lower in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced further reductions to unprofitable routes, as it prepares for a prolonged period of elevated fuel costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. By 05:59 ET, the stock was down 1.7% ahead of the opening bell. Fuel …