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Agricultural Commodities1 min read
US Stock Futures Edge Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision, Mag 7 Earnings; Crude Tops $103
Equity contracts edge higher after Tuesday's pullback; oil extends rally on Hormuz risk and UAE's OPEC+ exit, gold slips and dollar softens.
By MarketFramework StaffApr 29, 2026, 7:52 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Consumer Confidence Edges Up in April, Defying Expectations, Despite Inflation, Geopolitical Worries
Improved expectations offset weaker current conditions, while inflation concerns eased marginally, though worries about prices, energy costs, and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on sentiment.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 28, 2026, 12:46 PM ET
Energy1 min read
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Retreat From Peaks as Big Tech Earnings, Fed Decision Loom; Oil Spikes
Crude tops $100 on stalled US-Iran talks while gold slides; Nasdaq futures under pressure ahead of Magnificent Seven earnings and Wednesday's Fed decision.
By MarketFramework StaffApr 28, 2026, 7:47 AM ET
Index Products1 min read
Nasdaq Futures Eye 13th Straight Gain, Dollar, Crude Fall as Peace Optimism Builds
Stocks are holding steady as easing geopolitical tensions lift sentiment, with tech leading gains and the Nasdaq nearing a record streak, even as strategists remain cautious about the rally’s strength.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 17, 2026, 7:53 AM ET
International Relations1 min read
US to Resume Combat With Iran if No Deal Is Reached, Says Hegseth, as Oil Markets Hold Nerve
US officials warned of military and economic escalation, enforcing restrictions on shipping near Iranian ports, while oil rebounded and equities slipped modestly amid uncertainty surrounding enforcement measures and a disappointing economic report.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 16, 2026, 10:48 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
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.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 10, 2026, 8:40 AM ET
Growth1 min read
US Economy Lost Momentum Ahead of Iran War as Weak Income and Elevated Inflation Raise Concerns
Weak income, soft real spending, and downward GDP revisions signal slowing U.S. economic momentum, while persistent inflation keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 9, 2026, 10:20 AM ET
Forex1 min read
Iran Ceasefire Triggers Dollar Sell-off but Strategists See No Sustained Bear Trend Yet
The U.S. dollar weakened as easing geopolitical tensions reduced safe-haven demand, prompting an unwinding of long positions, and it remained within its recent range.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 8, 2026, 9:05 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
Jobless Claims Surprise to the Downside, but Layoffs Rise as AI Reshapes Workforce
The labor market shows resilience with jobless claims falling to 202,000, though March layoffs rose 25% to 60,620, driven by AI-related cuts in tech, transportation, and healthcare sectors.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 2, 2026, 9:55 AM ET
Index Products1 min read
US Stock Futures Crash After Trump’s National Address Adds More Confusion to Iran War
Equity futures tumbled as escalating Middle East tensions and unclear policy signals drove investors toward safety, boosting oil prices and Treasury yields while attention shifts to upcoming labor market data.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 2, 2026, 8:27 AM ET
Index Products1 min read
Nasdaq Futures Struggle in Correction Territory Amid Iran War Escalation — Trump Sends Mixed Signals In Fresh Ultimatum
Escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil and increased risk aversion but Morgan Stanley makes the case that the correction may be coming to an end.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 30, 2026, 3:18 PM ET
Speeches1 min read
Powell Says 'Not Appropriate' to be Reactively Tighten Rates on Iran War; Fed to Wait and Watch Oil Shock
Powell signaled a “wait-and-watch” approach for assessing the inflationary effects of the supply shock stemming from the U.S.-Iran war and expressed confidence in inflation returning to the central bank’s target.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 30, 2026, 12:49 PM ET