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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EIA Sees Brent Crude Peaking at $115 in Q2, Warns Risk Premium Will Keep Prices Elevated
Geopolitical disruptions have tightened global energy markets, pushing prices higher in the near term, with normalization expected only if supply flows recover.
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.
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.
Dimon Warns Surging US Debt Could Hit Crisis Levels as Iran Oil Shock Worsens Inflation Outlook
Jamie Dimon warns geopolitical tensions and supply shocks may drive persistent inflation and higher rates, while urging policy reforms, stronger alliances, and investment to boost U.S. economic growth.
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.
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.
US Markets Show Optimism Ahead of Trump Address Today, While Iran Issues Threats Against Against Apple, Nvidia
U.S. stock futures rose on ceasefire hopes after Donald Trump signaled a possible withdrawal, though Iran tensions, threats to U.S. firms, and strong economic data tempered optimism.
Brent Crude Slips as Trump Signals Iran War Could End in 2-3 Weeks While Hormuz Uncertainty Limits Losses
Trump’s “TACO” trade weighed on Brent crude futures, though Iran’s continued aggression and expectations of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz provided a floor to prices.
USDA: Wheat Acreage Projected at Record Low in 2026; Corn Plantings Also to Decline
Corn and wheat acreage is projected to decline in 2026 while soybean and cotton plantings increase, as U.S. grain stockpiles as of early March rise year over year despite concerns over tighter future supply.
Brent Crude Futures Eye Record Monthly Gain as Fresh Gulf Strikes Lift Prices Despite Trump’s Iran Exit Rumors
Escalating strikes across Iran, Israel aGulf states are sustaining oil’s risk premium and driving volatility across global energy markets.
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.
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.
Nasdaq 100 Slides Into Correction as Iran War Fans Inflation Fears and AI Doubts Pile Pressure on a Bull Run
Donald Trump’s Iran conflict drove oil above $110, fueling inflation fears, and pressuring the Nasdaq 100 futures into correction.
Crude Futures Gallop Past $110 After Iran Rebuffs Trump’s Climbdowns – Geopolitical Premium Unlikely to Fade Meaningfully, Say Analysts
Oil rose over 2% despite Donald Trump delaying action against Iran, as persistent tensions, supply disruptions, and stranded vessels continue to fuel volatility and keep crude prices elevated.
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.
Asian Markets, Oil Accept Trump’s Assurance of Peace Talks Even as Iran Keeps the Noose Tight
The Trump administration’s peace push and Pakistan mediation lift markets despite ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and persistent uncertainty.
Crude Futures Resume Climb: Iran Refutes Trump’s ‘Productive Conversations’ Claim; Texas Blast Adds Jitters
Renewed geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a refinery explosion in Texas heightened supply concerns, driving a broad-based rebound across crude, fuels, and natural gas markets.
Asian Markets Show Cautious Recovery While Iran Disputes Trump Negotiations Claims — Kospi Recovers From 7% Rout
Regional stocks rise modestly as easing inflation data and currency moves support gains, though oil shocks and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh.
From Energy Shock to Economic Reset: Why Iran’s Strike on Ras Laffan Threatens Wide-Ranging Global Ripples Across Supply Chains, Markets and Consumers
Iran strikes cripple Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, tightening LNG supply and lifting prices, stoking fears of cascading global economic and market risks.
Brent Crude, European Gas Futures Jump After Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure in Escalating Standoff
Brent spikes as Iran-Israel attacks hit energy assets, damaging LNG infrastructure, lifting prices and escalating global market risks
Hot PPI Prints Ahead of Fed Decision: Will Wholesale Inflation Push the Dollar Futures Past Critical Breakout Level?
Surging wholesale inflation and a near-certain Fed pause converge, with 100.5 flagged as the decisive technical breakout level to watch for the dollar futures.
Trump’s Cuba Rhetoric Fuels Energy Jitters — Commodities, Freight and What Else is on the Line for Traders?
Cuba crisis adds Caribbean shipping risk and the prospect of tightening energy logistics, potentially lifting prices and unsettling the already fragile market sentiment.
Stay Long on Dollar Into Weekend, Strategist Says, as US Currency Pushes to Multi-Month Highs: PCE Inflation Does Little To Rein In Rally
The dollar remains firm as safe-haven demand grew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged.
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.
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.
Oil Crunch May Not Subside Even if US and Allies Plan to Release Massive Emergency Reserve Go Through, Say Analysts
Crude oil rebounded above $87 as supply disruption fears tied to the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed efforts by global policymakers to calm markets.
February Inflation Print Drops Wednesday: Trading ES, NQ Futures Amid US-Iran Volatility
Stock futures rebound from oil shock as markets await February CPI data, which could influence Fed outlook and near-term market direction.
Trump, G7 Assurances Halt Out-of-Control Jump in Oil Prices: Are Crude Futures Stabilizing or Could More Shock be on Offer
Oil prices tumbled from near $120 to below $90 after G7 reassurances calmed markets, though risks persist amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict and Hormuz disruption.
China’s Inflation Hits 3-Year High as Oil Surge Looms, Setting Stage for Fresh Volatility in Commodity Futures
Metals outlook strengthens as producer prices firm up but yuan futures weaken amid uncertainty over China’s rate trajectory.
Crude Futures Rally Unabated after Record Weekly Gain, Dragging US Stock Index Futures Lower
Middle East conflict drives oil above $100 for first time since 2022, intensifying concerns over inflation and growth.
Crude Futures Near $100 as US–Iran War Sparks Supply Disruption Fears — Market Bracing for 2022-like Oil Shock?
Oil prices surge on Middle East conflict fears as Gulf supply disruptions and Hormuz shipping risks raise the possibility of major energy shock.
Stock Futures Extend Losses Amid Stagflationary Fears as Oil Spikes Past $84 — How to Play the Volatility
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and oil supply risks raise stagflation concerns, complicating global monetary policy outlook ahead of key economic data.
US-Iran Escalation Disrupts Hormuz Flows, Forcing Aggressive LNG Risk Repricing Across Europe and Asia
Middle East tensions disrupt LNG flows, sending global gas benchmarks soaring while U.S. prices lag amid domestic oversupply.
US Dollar Futures Hit One-Month High as US-Iran Conflict Rages On, Sparking Safe-haven Demand
The Dollar Index futures climbed past 99 on safe-haven demand and rate pause bets, while Japanese Yen Futures weakened despite rising yields.
ES Futures Teeter at Key Support as Regional War Fears Rise after Escalation in US–Iran Tensions — How Futures Traders Can Position
ES futures slump amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions but strategists believe de-escalation could spark relief rally and short covering.
Crude Futures Gallop as Trump-Led US-Israel Assault on Iran Sparks War Fears and Supply Risks — Is $100 Oil Back in Play?
Middle East escalation and Strait of Hormuz closure fears set off a risk-off sentiment in the financial markets, while crude oil spiked on supply risks.
Futures Traders Stay Cautious Despite Nvidia Blowout Earnings as Markets Await Data and Fed Signals
Despite blockbuster Nvidia earnings, futures traders showed restraint, signaling unease as macro risks and policy uncertainty capped risk appetite.
Stock Futures Edge Higher Following Trump’s Policy-Focused State of Union Address; ES Contracts Eye Nvidia Earnings Catalyst
Trump highlighted economic progress, tariffs, healthcare reform, homeownership measures, retirement benefits expansion, and strong investment and job growth.
Bitcoin Futures Drop Below $65K as Trump Tariff Escalation Sparks Fresh Risk-Off Sentiment — Will BTC Defend Early February Support?
Trump's tariff escalation triggered a global risk-off shift, sending Bitcoin futures lower as investors favored traditional safe havens over crypto.
US Growth Falters but Sticky Inflation Keeps Rate Pause in Play; Dollar and Treasury Futures React to SCOTUS Tariff Ruling
Weaker-than-expected growth alongside persistent inflation complicates the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, reinforcing a cautious stance and keeping markets on edge.
DXY Futures Stall Ahead of Jobless Claims Data after Hawkish FOMC Minutes Fail to Deliver Follow-through Buying
DXY futures traded flat after a data- and FOMC-driven rally, with traders awaiting jobless claims and trade balance for the next directional catalyst.