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U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices well above $100 a barrel, raising fears that higher energy costs could weigh heavily on the U.S. economy. By 06:15 ET (10:15 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell more than 540 points, or …

European stocks dropped sharply on Monday, hitting their lowest level in more than two months as surging oil prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East intensified fears of rising inflation and economic uncertainty. The pan-European benchmark index declined 2.34% to 585.08 points by 08:10 GMT, marking its third consecutive …

Last week marked one of the most turbulent periods for global markets in recent years. Investor sentiment was dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East, while the week ended with a U.S. employment report that sharply missed expectations. Military confrontations between the United States and Israel on one side, …

U.S. stocks came under heavy pressure as rising oil prices and fresh economic concerns rattled investor confidence, pushing major indexes toward their lowest levels in three months. Markets reacted sharply to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and signs that the American labor market may be losing momentum.The combination …

Retail sales in the United States cooled slightly in January, recording a 0.2% month-on-month decline to $733.5 billion, following a flat reading in December. Despite this modest drop, sales came in above expectations, which had projected a 0.3% fall. On an annual basis, retail activity showed a 3.2% increase, reflecting …

U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Friday, extending recent losses as escalating tensions in the Middle East and sharply higher oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of a key U.S. jobs report. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures declined 105 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 Futures …

Energy Spike Rattles Global MarketsU.S. stocks retreated sharply on Thursday as a dramatic surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and revived fears that inflation could spiral out of control once again. The pullback came despite a positive start in Asian markets earlier in the day, highlighting the growing anxiety …

As the US-Iran conflict entered its sixth day on March 5, 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring the potential economic fallout on the Eurozone. While direct exposure of European banks to Iran remains limited, indirect risks from rising energy prices and slowing growth pose a significant threat. …

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, despite gains on Wall Street in the previous session. As of 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 55 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

European stocks traded lower on Thursday as investors cautiously monitored the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now entered its sixth day and continues to fuel uncertainty across global markets. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.4%, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.4%, and the UK’s FTSE …