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Energy1 min read
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.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 13, 2026, 9:12 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
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.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 10, 2026, 10:38 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
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.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 10, 2026, 9:53 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
Index Products1 min read
US Stock Futures Stall After S&P 500's 7-Day Winning Streak as Traders Move to the Sidelines Ahead of March CPI Report
U.S. stock futures traded cautiously after a strong rally, with gains cooling as investors awaited key inflation data, while geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices continued to shape near-term market sentiment.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 10, 2026, 8:04 AM ET
Agricultural Commodities1 min read
WASDE April Report: US Wheat Stocks Nudged Up, While Corn, Soybean Outlook Unchanged
The April WASDE report showed U.S. wheat, corn and soybean ending stock maintained unchanged, with modest price gains across major crops.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 9, 2026, 1:38 PM 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
Labor Market1 min read
US Jobless Claims Surprise to Upside but Continuing Claims Fall, Clouding Fed Rate Outlook
Mixed labor signals and steady hiring trends, alongside geopolitical risks and inflation uncertainty, are likely to keep the Federal Reserve cautious and delay potential interest rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 9, 2026, 8:54 AM ET
Index Products1 min read
Wall Street's Relief Rally at Risk: Stock Futures Slip as Iran Ceasefire Blame Game Escalates
Fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, stalled Hormuz oil flows, and upcoming economic data could weigh on markets, pulling the S&P 500 futures lower after a strong rally driven by initial geopolitical optimism.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 9, 2026, 7:09 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
FOMC Minutes Show Deep Divisions as Central Bank Weighs Rate Path Amid Inflation Risks Following Iran War
FOMC minutes reveal divisions as policymakers weigh inflation risks, labor weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty, signaling flexibility on rate hikes or cuts while emphasizing data dependence and a cautious, meeting-by-meeting approach.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 8, 2026, 3:14 PM ET
Energy1 min read
US Stock Futures Rise as Trump, Iran Agree on Ceasefire; Tech-Heavy Nasdaq Jumps 3%, Oil Crashes
US stock futures recover, while Oil slumps as markets breathe sigh of relief on US-Iran ceasfire.
By Neer VarshneyApr 8, 2026, 9:28 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