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Oil Holds Gains as US Crude Stocks Unexpectedly Fall
U.S. petroleum inventories declined modestly, led by drops in crude, gasoline, and distillates, while oil prices remain elevated and volatile amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
S&P 500 Closes In on Record as Peace Optimism Builds; New York Manufacturing Jumps to 11, Crushing Forecasts
New York manufacturing activity rebounded sharply in April with strong gains in orders, shipments, and employment, while rising input costs, weakening optimism, and softer capital spending signaled cautious outlook.
US Stock Futures Pause as S&P 500 Knocks on Record's Door After Iran War Loses Vanish
Markets rebounded after war-driven selloff, supported by resilient earnings, easing volatility, and AI-led tech strength, with strategists expecting momentum to continue despite geopolitical risks and upcoming Fed decision.
US Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March, Buoying Market — Yet Persistent Inflation May Keep Fed in a Bind
U.S. producer inflation rose less than expected in March despite higher energy prices, while markets rallied; however, persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions keep uncertainty over future Federal Reserve policy decisions elevated.
IEA Warns of Steepest Oil Supply Shock Since COVID as Iran War Drags Down 2026 Demand Forecast
EA sharply cut demand forecasts for 2026, citing conflict disrupted supply, reduced refinery activity, tightened inventories outside the Middle East, and elevated prices.
Iran War Rattles German Economy as Wholesale Prices Jump At Fastest Pace in 3 Years
Germany’s wholesale inflation surged on energy and metals costs, complicating ECB policy outlook, with markets pricing fewer rate hikes despite persistent price pressures.
Yuan Hits Fresh 3-Year High as China's Import Boom Overshadows Trade Surplus Slump Amid Iran War Fallout
China’s imports surged on higher commodity, and semiconductor prices, while export growth slowed amid weaker global demand and supply chain disruptions, narrowing the country’s trade surplus.
Existing Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low as Rising Rates and Shaky Confidence Squeeze Buyers
U.S. existing home sales declined in March amid weak demand, limited inventory, and higher mortgage rates, leaving the housing market constrained and recovery slower and uncertain.
OPEC Flags Q2 Demand Hit but Holds Bullish Year Outlook; Trump's Hormuz Blockade Threat Sends Crude Surging
Oil demand growth is expected to remain strong for the year, while supply growth will likely remain modest, even as geopolitical risks drive volatility in energy markets.
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to All-Time Low as Iran War Fuels Inflation Anxiety
The U.S.-Iran war has dented consumers’ morale notably in April, with near-term inflation expectations increasing further from March levels.
Tame Core Temper Rate Hike Odds, but Economists Flag Lingering Inflation Risk Beyond March's Energy-Driven CPI Surge
The month-over-month (MoM) CPI rate was the largest monthly jump since 2022, with energy alone contributing 0.7 percentage points.
March CPI Surges, but Less Than Expected, Despite Iran War Driving Gasoline Prices Higher
The spike in March CPI was attributed almost entirely to the gasoline prices, which jumped 21.2% following a mere 0.8% increase in February.