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Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post a weekly decline, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reduced the risk premium that had supported markets in recent sessions. As of 20:46 ET (00:46 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery slipped …

Memory chip makers have endured a punishing two-day sell-off, with March 26, 2026 marking another steep decline. The trigger was Google’s unveiling of TurboQuant, a compression technology that can reduce the memory requirements of large AI models by up to six times. This innovation has rattled investors, who fear that …

When conflict erupted with Iran in February 2026, the financial world was jolted out of its familiar rhythm. Just days earlier, investors had been navigating a relatively predictable landscape—tracking inflation trends, anticipating interest rate cuts, and weighing the durability of economic growth. The mood was cautiously optimistic, with hopes pinned …

Global financial markets closed the week under a cloud of caution as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a powerful surge in the US Dollar. Investors increasingly shifted toward safe-haven assets, reinforcing the greenback’s strength and pressuring major currencies across the board.The US Dollar Index climbed to near …

Global markets have been rattled by a series of sudden policy announcements from President Donald Trump, with trading patterns often shifting in uncanny ways just moments before his statements. From tariff reversals to military threats, these abrupt moves have repeatedly jolted oil, stocks, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies, leaving investors questioning …

The Middle East has now been at war for nearly four weeks, and the economic shockwaves are being felt far beyond the battlefield. At the center of it all is a narrow strip of water — just 21 miles wide at its tightest point — that carries roughly one-fifth of …

The April 28–29, 2026 FOMC meeting will likely mark Jerome Powell’s final monetary policy decision as Federal Reserve Chair. His four-year term as Chair expires on May 15, 2026. While Powell has stated he will serve as Chair pro tempore until a successor (reportedly Kevin Warsh) is confirmed by the …

Oil prices surged on Thursday, extending a period of heightened volatility as investors reacted to mixed signals surrounding potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Gains were driven by persistent uncertainty over diplomatic efforts, even as Iran reviews a U.S.-backed proposal to end the ongoing conflict. As of 05:33 ET (09:33 …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Thursday, as investors reassessed the likelihood of a near-term resolution to the Middle East conflict following cautious signals from Iran. While Tehran confirmed it is reviewing a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, it ruled out direct negotiations with Washington, dampening earlier optimism. As of 01:57 …

Bitcoin retreated on Thursday, reversing part of this week’s gains as investor sentiment weakened amid conflicting signals surrounding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The pullback reflects broader caution across risk-sensitive assets, as markets remain highly reactive to geopolitical developments and policy uncertainty. The world’s largest …