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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 …

A widespread power outage struck most of Cuba on Wednesday, including the capital Havana, after a failure at the country’s largest thermoelectric plant, highlighting the fragile state of the island’s electricity system. State power utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) said the blackout was triggered by an unexpected shutdown at the Antonio …

U.S. stocks staged a broad rebound on Wednesday, recovering from two days of sharp swings as oil prices eased and fresh economic data offered reassurance about growth. The turnaround helped calm investors rattled by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly fears tied to the conflict involving Iran.Major indexes climbed steadily through midday …

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses after reports suggested that Iran could be open to negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 110 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 20 points (0.3%), …

European stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict while also digesting a fresh batch of corporate earnings. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.1%. Middle …