The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves in history, making 400 million barrels available to the global market. The unprecedented move comes as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt energy supplies and push prices higher. Coordinated Action to Stabilize MarketsIEA member …
Read More »Oracle Shares Jump on Strong Cloud Growth and Earnings Beat
Oracle Corporation is making waves on the market after reporting third-quarter fiscal results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud business continues to drive growth, boosting both revenue and profit, and giving investors renewed confidence in its long-term trajectory.Cloud Momentum Drives RevenueOracle posted revenue of $17.2 billion, topping forecasts, while earnings …
Read More »Gold Slips as Dollar and Oil Rally Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Thursday, returning to a trading range seen over the past week as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran boosted the U.S. dollar and oil prices, limiting the metal’s upside. By 01:33 ET (05:33 GMT), spot gold fell 0.6% to $5,147.05 …
Read More »Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Calls Iran War “Very Complete”
Oil and gas markets experienced dramatic swings this week after US President Donald Trump described the war in Iran as “very complete, pretty much.” Crude prices, which had nearly reached $120 per barrel amid supply fears, dropped below $90 following his remarks, offering a momentary reprieve for global markets.Strait of …
Read More »Anthropic Fights Back: AI Startup Challenges US Government Blacklist
Workers from OpenAI and Google have stepped up to support Anthropic in its legal battle after being blacklisted by the US Department of War. The move comes after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.Challenging an Unprecedented DesignationAnthropic filed two …
Read More »FOMC Preview: What to Expect from the March Meeting
As the Federal Reserve prepares for its March 18, 2026 meeting, all eyes are on whether policymakers will finally move toward cutting interest rates. The short answer: not yet. Rates Stay Put—for NowThe Fed is widely expected to keep short-term interest rates in their current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. …
Read More »CPI Watch: Markets Seek Signals on U.S. Inflation Momentum
Global markets are turning their attention to the upcoming U.S. inflation report, one of the most closely watched economic indicators this week. Investors are trying to gauge whether price pressures in the American economy are continuing to cool or beginning to reaccelerate, especially as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …
Read More »Oil Shocks and Geopolitics Keep Wall Street Cautious
U.S. stocks managed to hold their ground on Tuesday as investors awaited clearer signals on how long the ongoing conflict with Iran might last. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 210 points (0.4%) and the Nasdaq climbed 0.6%. After a volatile Monday driven by …
Read More »Silver Flirts with $90 as Dollar Weakens and Geopolitical Risks Stir Safe-Haven Demand
Silver prices climbed strongly on Tuesday, with the precious metal flirting with the $90 mark as investors moved toward safe-haven assets amid a softer US Dollar and rising geopolitical uncertainty. The white metal traded around $89.5 per ounce, marking a notable daily gain as market conditions turned increasingly supportive for …
Read More »Can the G7 Stabilize Oil Prices? Markets Await a Critical Decision
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as global energy officials signaled they are prepared to intervene if supply disruptions worsen. The decline followed growing discussions among major economies about releasing emergency reserves to calm markets that have been shaken by rising geopolitical tensions.Despite the drop, the outlook for energy markets remains …
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