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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 …

Global investors are facing one of the most precarious weeks in recent memory. Escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly transformed from a regional military escalation into a global financial risk event. Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets at the end of February 2026 rattled markets, sending oil prices …

Federal Reserve officials delivered a carefully calibrated message Tuesday: the U.S. economy remains resilient, but tariffs, geopolitics, and rising energy prices are complicating the path toward lower interest rates — and intensifying the political crosscurrents surrounding monetary policy.At the center of the debate was John C. Williams, president of the …

U.S. stocks tumbled sharply as escalating conflict in the Middle East rattled investor confidence and triggered a broad selloff across Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped steeply, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite also posted significant losses. Smaller companies were hit even harder, with the Russell …

A growing wave of investor exits from U.S. equities reflects deeper unease about the country’s expanding national debt and an increasingly uncertain policy landscape. Many seasoned market participants argue that long bull markets rarely end quietly. When economic imbalances build over time, corrections can be sharper and more disruptive than …

European stocks retreated sharply on Tuesday, as the rapidly widening conflict in the Middle East crushed global risk appetite and pushed investors further toward safe-haven assets. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX dropped 1.9%, France’s CAC 40 fell 1.2%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 slid 1%. Middle East escalation …

U.S. stocks rebounded modestly Monday after an early-session sell-off driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Despite the recovery attempt, major indices remained slightly lower by midday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 182.93 points (-0.4%) to 48,794.99, the S&P 500 slipped 24.08 points (-0.4%) to 6,854.80, and the Nasdaq …