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Monetary Policy1 min read
Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Nudging Up Inflation Estimates, Flags Uncertainty Over US-Iran War
The Fed chose to wait and watch how inflation plays out in the aftermath of the Middle East shock but remained optimistic of the economic momentum.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 18, 2026, 2:51 PM 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
Energy1 min read
Iran War Brings a Tough Choice for Tech Sector: Choose AI or Everything Else as Helium Shortage Chokes Memory Chip Production
Iran war disrupts Qatar helium supply, threatening semiconductor production and worsening memory shortages as AI demand competes with consumer electronics manufacturing.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 12, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
Energy1 min read
Crude Futures' 60% March Rally Gains Steam as Houthi Escalation Opens a Third Front in Iran War, Worsening Supply Shock
Crude remains poised for a record monthly surge as Houthi missile attacks open a new Red Sea front, intensifying Iran war risks and disrupting key shipping routes.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 30, 2026, 12:04 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
March’s Blockbuster Jobs Report Makes the Case for Delaying Rate Hikes as the Fed Assesses Iran War Impact
U.S. job growth rebounded strongly in March, signaling a resilient labor market that could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts despite ongoing inflation concerns and a slight decline in labor force participation.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 3, 2026, 9:56 AM ET
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
Eurozone Faces Growth Scare? Iran War Dents Private Sector Activity, Investor Sentiment Drops to 1-Year Low
Weak PMI and sentiment data signal slowing eurozone growth, driven by softer services activity, declining business confidence, rising cost pressures, amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 8:22 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 Rexaline6 days ago
Growth1 min read
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.
By Shanthi Rexaline1 days ago
Energy1 min read
WTI Crude Climbs Back Toward War-Driven Highs as Trump's Iran Deadline Looms
Oil surged above $116 as supply risks arising from the Iran war intensified, supported by a weaker dollar, tight physical markets, strong backwardation, and rising speculative positions.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 10:59 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
Precious Metals1 min read
Gold Bucks Its Safe Haven Role To Underperform in Iran-War Fueled Market Crisis: What’s Driving the Bullion?
Gold pauses after huge 2025 rally as stronger dollar, rising real yields and Fed pause expectations curb safe-haven demand despite Iran war.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 11, 2026, 3:23 PM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
First G10 Hike Is In: Iran War Pushes RBA Into Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, AUD/USD Subdued Ahead of Fed
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a narrowly split 25-bps hike to 4.10%, signaling a renewed tightening bias as persistent inflation and war-driven energy shocks complicate the policy outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 17, 2026, 7:49 AM ET