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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 Rexaline6 days ago
Inflation1 min read
US Consumer Prices Stayed Benign in February — Why the Fed Still Won’t Cut Rates Next Week
February CPI met expectations and hit a five-year core low, but energy shocks and policy distortions may keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 11, 2026, 10:20 AM 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
Energy1 min read
Trump Vows to Intensify Iran Strikes in Coming Weeks: Oil Jumps, Korea Worst Hit as Asian Markets Sink Lower
Trump threatened intensified attacks on Iran, stressed U.S. energy independence, and urged allies to secure supply routes, as tensions escalated.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 1, 2026, 11:08 PM ET
Index Products1 min read
US Stock Futures Hold Losses Amid Mixed Durable Goods Orders Data, Trump Doubles Down on Threat Ahead of Deal Deadline
U.S. futures declined as Iran tensions escalated and deal prospects dimmed, while mixed durable goods data added uncertainty, with investors closely watching upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve signals.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 9:31 AM ET
Forex1 min read
Iran War Dents German Business Sentiment Yet Euro Futures Stay Bid
German business sentiment fell as firms cited war-driven oil shocks, delaying recovery but the euro stayed resilient.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 25, 2026, 8:43 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
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Service Sector Slows on Iran War Concerns, But Remains in Expansion, Keeping Rate Cut Hopes Barely Alive
U.S. services PMI weakened in March as Iran war disruptions lifted costs and hurt employment, while markets rallied on softer data amid hopes the Fed may take a dovish stance.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 6, 2026, 11:09 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
International Relations1 min read
Stocks Volatile, Crude Climbs on Trump's 'Not Good Enough' Comments to Iran's 10-Point Counter Proposals
Ceasefire hopes briefly lifted sentiment, but Iran’s rejection kept tensions high, sending oil higher and leaving equities volatile while the dollar held steady amid uncertainty.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 6, 2026, 3:45 PM ET
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
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